Do I need a local SIM card in Egypt or is hotel WiFi enough?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 1 day ago
TL;DR
Hotel WiFi in Egypt is often weak or unavailable right after check-in, so most travelers get a local SIM/eSIM at the airport; when picking a carrier, many report Orange having poor signal inside hotel rooms.
What the community said
When picking an eSIM for Egypt, check hotel coverage reviews — travelers report weak signal from Orange inside rooms, so an alternative carrier like Vodafone or WE may work better.
1 day ago Orange — weak hotel signal
One traveler's family landed in the morning and couldn't get online for hours because they relied solely on hotel WiFi, which turned out to be unreliable right after check-in.
1 day ago
Before the trip, confirm with the hotel whether in-room WiFi actually works — if unsure, it's safer to buy a local SIM card right after landing to avoid being disconnected.
1 day ago