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🇪🇬 eSIM for Egypt
Egypt is easier with data in hand: ride-hailing beats haggling for taxis in Cairo, and museum and site tickets are increasingly booked online rather than at the gate.
Egypt eSIM plans and prices
In short: Num sells 13 prepaid data eSIM plans for Egypt, from $3.69 for 1 GB per day (1 day) up to 20 GB over 90 days at $136.32. The best value per gigabyte is 20 GB total for 30 days at $43.05 ($2.15). It connects to Etisalat, Orange and Vodafone with 5G on every plan. Validity starts when the eSIM first connects in Egypt, it installs by QR code on any eSIM-capable iPhone, and your own number keeps working.
Live prices, updated from our provider catalogue · 3G/4G/5G. These are the amounts charged at checkout — nothing is added afterwards.
| Plan | Validity | Total data | Per GB | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 1 GB | $3.69 | $3.69 |
| 2 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 2 GB | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| 1 GB totalTop-up available | 7 days | 1 GB | $7.54 | $7.54 |
| 3 GB totalTop-up available | 15 days | 3 GB | $2.60 | $7.79 |
| 3 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 3 GB | $2.86 | $8.57 |
| 3 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 3 GB | $3.21 | $9.63 |
| 5 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 5 GB | $2.26 | $11.28 |
| 1 GB totalTop-up available | 365 days | 1 GB | $14.35 | $14.35 |
| 10 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 10 GB | $2.19 | $21.94 |
| 10 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 10 GB | $2.50 | $25.01 |
| 5 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 5 GB | $5.87 | $29.36 |
| 20 GB totalTop-up availableBest value | 30 days | 20 GB | $2.15 | $43.05 |
| 20 GB totalTop-up available | 90 days | 20 GB | $6.82 | $136.32 |
Prices shown were generated on 2026-10-08 and can change with our provider's catalogue. The app always shows the current price before you pay.
Best Egypt eSIM by trip length
Our pick for each trip length: the cheapest plan that lasts the whole stay and carries enough data for maps, messaging and a bit of video. Heavy streamers should go a size up.
| Trip | Our pick | Validity | Total data | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A long weekend Egypt eSIM for 3 days | 1 GB total | 7 days | 1 GB | $7.54 |
| One week Egypt eSIM for 7 days | 3 GB total | 15 days | 3 GB | $7.79 |
| Two weeks Egypt eSIM for 14 days | 5 GB total | 30 days | 5 GB | $11.28 |
| A month Egypt eSIM for 30 days | 10 GB total | 30 days | 10 GB | $25.01 |
Using your eSIM in Egypt
The plans on this page list Etisalat, Orange and Vodafone as the networks the eSIM can attach to. All 13 plans list 5G; whether you actually see it depends on the mast you are near, not on the plan.
At the bottom of the table is 1 GB over 1 day for $3.69, at the top 20 GB over 90 days for $136.32. Every plan here can be topped up from the app without reinstalling anything.
Practical notes for Egypt
- Coverage is good in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and the Red Sea resorts; it fades on desert roads and can drop on Nile cruises between towns.
- Uber and Careem both operate in Cairo and are the simplest way to get a fair fare.
- Install before you fly — Cairo airport SIM counters are busy and involve passport registration.
How to get connected
- Download Num and pick Egypt.
- Choose a plan and pay with Apple Pay.
- Scan the QR code the app gives you — Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM.
- Turn on data roaming for the Num line when you land.
Questions about Egypt
How much does an eSIM for Egypt cost?
Plans start at $3.69. The table on this page shows current prices — 13 options ranging from short trips to month-long stays. These are the prices you pay in the app; there are no separate activation or delivery fees.
Will my phone work with a Egypt eSIM?
Most iPhones from the XR and XS onward support eSIM, and the handset must be carrier-unlocked. Check the compatibility page for the full list before you buy.
When does the plan start counting down?
Validity begins when the eSIM first connects to a network in the coverage area, not when you buy it. You can install it before you travel and it will wait until you land.
Can I keep my normal number while using it?
Yes. The Num eSIM runs alongside your existing SIM, so calls and texts on your usual number keep working while data runs over the travel plan. Turn your normal line's data roaming off to avoid a roaming bill.
Can I add more data if I run out?
Yes — reloadable plans can be topped up from inside the app without buying a new eSIM or reinstalling anything.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Egypt?
Num does not sell unlimited plans for Egypt. The closest are the daily-allowance plans, such as 1 GB per day, which give a fixed amount each day for the length of the trip. For most travellers the fixed bundles, from 1 GB to 20 GB, are better value.
Which networks does a Num Egypt eSIM use?
It connects to Etisalat, Orange and Vodafone and picks the strongest available network automatically. Every plan on this page supports 5G where the network offers it.
Do I get a Egypt phone number with the eSIM?
No. Num eSIMs are data-only. Your own number stays active on your existing SIM for calls and texts, and WhatsApp, iMessage and other messaging apps keep working over the eSIM's data. If you need a local number, see our guide to eSIMs with a phone number.
What is the best eSIM for Egypt?
It depends on how long you stay and how much you use maps and video. On this page the best value per gigabyte is 20 GB total for 30 days at $43.05 ($2.15); the trip-length picks match a plan to a weekend, a week, two weeks and a month.