Egypt
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
Vodafone
For USD$1, you get 3MB's of internet.
If you get the 100 Egyptian Pay As You Go Option for mobile internet, you get 500MB for data surfing.