EGYPT TRAVEL • DATA ROAMING

Egypt eSIM vs Your Home Carrier’s International Roaming

Travelling to Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh? Compare an eTravelSim Egypt eSIM on Etisalat or Vodafone with what your own network charges for roaming in Egypt. eTravelSim prices below are live and shown in your currency.

Factor	Home-carrier roaming	eTravelSim Egypt eSIM
Typical cost for a 7-10 day trip	Home carriers usually bill roaming per day or per MB, and the rate depends on your carrier and plan	From $4.50, with plans from 1 GB to Unlimited
Data allowance	Often capped or slowed once you pass your plan’s roaming data limit	1 GB up to 50 GB, or Unlimited for 5, 7, 15 or 30 days
Plan prices (live)	Set by your carrier, by country and by pack	1 GB - 7 Days $4.50 · 2 GB - 15 Days $6.50 · 3 GB - 30 Days $7.50 · 5 GB - 30 Days $8.99 · 10 GB - 30 Days $13.99 · 15 GB - 30 Days $18.99 · 20 GB - 30 Days $23.99 · 50 GB - 30 Days $44.99 · Unlimited - 5 Days $15.00 · Unlimited - 7 Days $19.00 · Unlimited - 15 Days $29.00 · Unlimited - 30 Days $49.00
Network in Egypt	Depends on the local partner your carrier has an agreement with	Etisalat or Vodafone – choose either network (4G / 5G / LTE)
Setup before you travel	Usually needs a roaming add-on enabled with your carrier in advance	eSIM delivered by email instantly after purchase; activates automatically once installed
Unlimited plan speed	Not applicable	Unlimited plans include 4 GB of high-speed data per day, then unlimited data at 1 Mbps; high-speed data resets every 24 hours
Hotspot / tethering	Often restricted or charged separately while roaming	Supported on data packs (1 GB to 50 GB), not on Unlimited plans
Calls and a number	You keep your home number; roaming calls are often charged per minute	Data-only eSIM with no Egyptian number; WhatsApp, FaceTime, Skype and Zoom calls work over data
Paperwork	None – it is your existing plan	None – no documentation required to activate

✓Keep your home SIM active for your number and use the eSIM for data in Egypt
✓Instant delivery by email - install before you fly or as soon as you land
✓Two networks to choose from: Etisalat or Vodafone
✓Fixed prepaid price, so no roaming bill when you get home

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Egypt eSIM questions

Which network does the Egypt eSIM use?

It works on both Etisalat and Vodafone in Egypt, and you can choose either network. Data runs on 4G, 5G and LTE.

How much does an Egypt eSIM cost?

Plans start at $4.50. Current prices for every plan: 1 GB - 7 Days $4.50 · 2 GB - 15 Days $6.50 · 3 GB - 30 Days $7.50 · 5 GB - 30 Days $8.99 · 10 GB - 30 Days $13.99 · 15 GB - 30 Days $18.99 · 20 GB - 30 Days $23.99 · 50 GB - 30 Days $44.99 · Unlimited - 5 Days $15.00 · Unlimited - 7 Days $19.00 · Unlimited - 15 Days $29.00 · Unlimited - 30 Days $49.00. The plan page always shows the latest price.

Does the Egypt eSIM come with a phone number?

No. It is a data-only eSIM. You keep your home number on your physical SIM for calls and texts, and WhatsApp or FaceTime calls work over the eSIM data.

What happens after the 4 GB of daily high-speed data on an Unlimited plan?

Unlimited plans include 4 GB of high-speed data per day. After that, speed drops to 1 Mbps until the daily allowance resets 24 hours later.

Can I use hotspot with this eSIM?

Hotspot and tethering are supported on the data packs (1 GB to 50 GB), not on Unlimited plans.

Do I need to submit documents to activate it?

No. The eSIM activates automatically once installed, with no documentation required.

Will my phone work with an Egypt eSIM?

It works on eSIM-enabled smartphones. Check that your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM before you buy.

How is an Egypt eSIM different from paying for my home carrier’s roaming?

Roaming charges are set by your home carrier and often come with a daily fee or a data cap. An Egypt eSIM is a single prepaid plan bought upfront, so the cost and the data allowance are known before you travel.

Quick ways to confirm eSIM support

Via Settings (iPhone)

Open Settings → General → About.
Look for Available SIM / Digital SIM or an EID field.
If visible, your iPhone supports eSIM.

All iPhone XR/XS and newer models support eSIM.

Via Settings (Android)

Open Settings → Network & Internet / Connections.
Tap SIMs / SIM Manager / eSIMs.
If you see an option to Add eSIM, your phone supports eSIM.

Menu names vary by brand (Samsung, Google Pixel, etc.).

Dial Code

Dial *#06# on your phone.
Check the numbers shown. If you see an EID, eSIM is supported.

EID = eSIM ID. Presence of EID generally confirms eSIM capability.

Heads‑up: Some carrier‑locked or region‑specific variants may disable eSIM even if the global model supports it. Always confirm in Settings before purchasing.

Brand‑by‑brand quick notes

Apple: iPhone XR/XS and newer support eSIM, including iPhone Air, iPhone 17e, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo. Dual eSIM on many recent models.

Google Pixel: Pixel 3 and newer generally support eSIM (some early/region variants limited).

Samsung Galaxy: S20 and newer, Note20, and Z series support eSIM on most variants. Check SIM Manager.

Others: Recent models from Honor, Huawei, Motorola, OnePlus, Xiaomi may support eSIM depending on region and firmware.

For corporate/MDM or carrier‑locked devices, administrators or carriers may disable eSIM.

FAQs

Will my eSIM work worldwide?

eTravelSIM works across multiple networks in each covered country. However, your phone must be factory‑unlocked and eSIM‑capable. Coverage and 5G/4G availability vary by network.

Dual SIM: can I keep my home number active?

Yes—most modern devices support Dual SIM (eSIM + physical SIM). You can keep calls/SMS on your home SIM and use eTravelSIM for data while abroad. Configure default lines in Settings.

I can’t see eSIM options in Settings

Update to the latest OS, restart, and check again. If still missing, your device/region/carrier may have eSIM disabled. Please contact your carrier or device maker.