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From Droam Prepaid SIM Encyclopedia

Cellular Operators

Mobinil

APN settings

  • username: (blank)
  • password: (blank)
  • APN name: mobinilweb

Vodafone

Vodafone Egypt is a total telecommunications provider, covering a wide array of voice and data exchange services, as well as 3G, ADSL and broadband Internet services.

APN settings

  • username: internet
  • password: internet
  • APN name: internet.vodafone.net

Etisalat

APN settings

  • username: (blank)
  • password: (blank)
  • APN name: etisalat

Prepaid plans

Etisalat

Net Frequency: GSM 900/1800, WCDMA (HSDPA)

GPRS, 3G: EGP 0.99 (0.17$) for the first 5MB/day; each additional data: EGP 5.00/MB - 0.9$/MB Mobile TV: EGP 0.50/min - € 0.09/min

The sim cost about 3-5$. This Etisalat is okay for phone browsing, Fring, and normal phone use. However, it becimes very expensive when you plug it into your laptop.You can purchase the card in the bazaar areas (none in Cairo airport).

Where to buy

Etisalat stores


Vodafone

For EGP 1 (0.15 $) , you get 3MB's of internet, for details about different bundles and other options, you can check out the official site Vodafone Internet & services

Where to buy

Vodafone stores

eSIM availability

eSIMs are available in Egypt through Vodafone, Etisalat, and Orange Mobile.

However, these are only accessible to postpaid/contract customers.

Arabsim is powered by Etisalat and offer a few eSIM plans:

  • 1 GB - 8,90€ Validity 7 days
  • 3 GB - 17,90€ - only 5,96€/GB Validity 30 days
  • 5 GB - 26,90€ - only 5,38€/GB Validity 30 days
  • 20 GB - 60,90€ - only 3€/GB Validity 30 days
  • 50 GB - 149,90€ - only 3€/GB Validity 30 days

The most popular one is:

    • 10 GB - 37,90€ - only 3,79€/GB Validity 30 days

Please visit some more "International eSIM providers" tab for more detailed information

Wi Fi Networks

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