Egypt: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
Egypt's mobile market is served by four major carriers: Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat (e&), and WE. All three generations of mobile technology—3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G—are commercially launched in the country. Roaming travelers can expect to connect primarily on LTE bands B3 (1800 MHz), B8 (900 MHz), and B20 (800 MHz), with 5G available on n78 (3.5 GHz) where deployed.
Some local carriers in Egypt offer eSIM support, providing an alternative to traditional physical SIM cards for compatible devices. Availability and activation processes may vary by carrier, so travelers should confirm eSIM options with their chosen network before arrival.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat (e&), WE |
| Key travel bands | B3(1800), B8(900), B20(800), n78(3.5GHz) |
| Local eSIM support | Some local carriers issue eSIMs |
| Region | Africa |
| Capital | Cairo |
| Calling code | +20 |
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Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.