Works in Giza
Giza is where most visitors to Egypt head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Orange, Etisalat and Vodafone.
Egypt eSIM
18 plansUnlimited optionsInstant delivery5G where available
1 day
7 days
15 days
30 days
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Lite gives you 1 GB a day at full speed and Heavy gives you 3 GB. After that the plan keeps working at a reduced speed until the next day.
Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Egypt
- Orange, Etisalat and Vodafone
- Technology
- 3G/4G/5G
- Routed via
- EU
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Not available
- Calls and texts
- Data only, no phone number
- Fair use
- No daily cap
- Activation
- QR code by email, days start on first connection
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Why RoamZivo for Egypt
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Egypt, and nothing to return before you fly home. The eSIM is installed before you leave.
Share with your laptop
Hotspot is allowed on the plan selected above, so a second device can use the same data in a cafe or a hotel room.
How to get connected
Step by step guideCheck your phone
Your phone must be eSIM compatible and not locked to one carrier.
Install at home
Scan the QR code on WiFi before you fly. Your days do not start yet.
Switch on in Egypt
Choose the RoamZivo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
Stay online
Watch your data in My eSIMs and top up the same eSIM if you need more.
Egypt travel data guide
A Egypt eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Egypt that you install before you fly. Plans in Egypt run on Orange, Etisalat and Vodafone, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 18 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 10 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $3.99. Unlimited plans are listed too, each with its own fair use line. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on some of the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Visiting more than one country? The Africa eSIM covers Egypt and 20 other countries on one plan, from $8.99. The Middle East eSIM covers Egypt and 20 other countries on one plan, from $6.99. The Global eSIM covers Egypt and 126 other countries on one plan, from $18.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Egypt, not when you buy, so you can install it at home days early. For a week of maps, messaging and social apps, most travellers are fine with 3 to 5 GB. Video calls or streaming need more, or an unlimited plan. Travel data in Egypt from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Egypt FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Egypt?
It connects wherever Orange, Etisalat and Vodafone have signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in Egypt, not at purchase. The plan selected above (2 GB) runs for 15 days from that moment. You can install the eSIM at home and the clock stays still until you connect.
Do I get a local phone number in Egypt?
No. The eSIM is data only. Your own SIM stays in for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over the eSIM data.
Can I share data with my laptop?
Yes. Hotspot sharing is supported on the plan selected above, so your laptop or tablet can use the eSIM data through your phone.
Which network will I be on in Egypt?
In Egypt you will be on Orange, Etisalat or Vodafone, depending on the plan you buy. All three are listed as 5G networks. The plan card names the network, so you can see it before paying.
Is 10 GB enough for two weeks in Egypt?
Yes for most travellers. 10 GB over two weeks in Egypt leaves room for maps, messaging, social apps and some video each day. The plan is valid for 30 days. If you plan to hotspot a laptop daily, look at the unlimited plan with 3 GB of full speed data per day.
Can I get SMS codes from my bank on the Egypt eSIM?
No, the Egypt eSIM has no phone number, so it cannot receive SMS. Bank codes are sent to your home number and arrive on your own SIM, which stays active in the phone. Ask your carrier what receiving texts abroad involves.
Should I install my Egypt eSIM before departure?
Yes, install it at home over WiFi. It will not start early. The days on an Egypt plan begin when the eSIM first connects to a network in Egypt, so you lose nothing by being prepared.
Does my phone need to be unlocked for Egypt?
Yes. The phone must be carrier unlocked and must support eSIM. If you bought it on contract, ask your carrier to confirm it is unlocked before you buy the plan. Supported models are on our compatible devices page.
Can I use one eSIM for Egypt and Jordan?
Yes, with the Middle East plan, which lists both Egypt and Jordan. The Egypt plans on this page work in Egypt only. Check the regional list for each stop on your route before buying.
What do I do if my Egypt eSIM has no signal after landing?
Make sure the eSIM line is switched on, selected for mobile data, and has data roaming enabled. Restart the phone and wait a few minutes. If it still shows no service in Egypt, email support. We answer seven days a week.
How do I top up if I run low?
The plan selected above does not offer top ups. Buy a new plan from this page instead and install it as a second eSIM.
