Install before arrival and keep the QR code available offline. Some Egypt offers require ID/eKYC; affected plans are badged, and an Instant QR option avoids waiting on an identity step after landing.
Plans start at $0.49 and the median price is $1.99/GB. For a 15-day trip, the cheapest works out to about $0.03 per travel day. Prices re-checked 18 min ago.
When should I install an eSIM for Egypt?
Install on reliable Wi-Fi within the provider's documented window. Some plans start validity at installation and others at first connection, so follow the selected plan's email rather than assuming.
Are unlimited eSIM plans available for Egypt?
Yes. 194 current plans are listed as unlimited. Read each network note for a daily high-speed allowance or throttle rule; “unlimited” is not automatically full speed all day.
Can I use hotspot with an eSIM for Egypt?
710 of 1255 plans allow hotspot/tethering — filter by “Hotspot / tethering” above. Plans that block it carry a “No hotspot” badge, and where a provider hasn't told us, we show “—” rather than guess.