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Internet in Aswan: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
99 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Aswan?

Median fixed broadband in Egypt is 99 Mbps and mobile is 52 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotel and café wifi is usually enough for messaging and email; video calls can be unreliable. No coworking.

Getting online in Aswan

Details
Home fibreADSL from WE and others; long stays rely on hotel wifi or mobile data.
Cafés and coworkingHotel and café wifi is usually enough for messaging and email; video calls can be unreliable. No coworking.
Tourist SIMVodafone, Orange and e& booths in Cairo airport arrivals and shops everywhere; passport required. Data is cheap. Long stays may require registering a foreign phone.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
CarriersVodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, e& Egypt, WE
Monthly data planE£150–400 ($2.9–7.7)
Blocked servicesHundreds of news, rights-group and VPN provider websites are blocked; WhatsApp, Google and social media work.

Coworking in Aswan

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in Africa

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
Egypt99 Mbps52 Mbps
Morocco57 Mbps70 Mbps
Botswana52 Mbps—
South Africa50 Mbps70 Mbps
Tanzania41 Mbps33 Mbps
Kenya23 Mbps45 Mbps
Namibia18 Mbps—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Aswan?

Median fixed broadband in Egypt is 99 Mbps and mobile is 52 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotel and café wifi is usually enough for messaging and email; video calls can be unreliable. No coworking.

Which SIM card should I get in Aswan?

Vodafone, Orange and e& booths in Cairo airport arrivals and shops everywhere; passport required. Data is cheap. Long stays may require registering a foreign phone.

Can I use an eSIM in Egypt?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

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Sources

Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.