Town in South Sinai, Egypt
Internet in Dahab: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Dahab?
Median fixed broadband in Egypt is 99 Mbps and mobile is 52 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Many cafés in Masbat and Lighthouse cater to laptop workers, but wifi speeds vary. Mobile data is a useful backup.
Getting online in Dahab
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | ADSL or fibre from WE in some buildings; many long-stayers use mobile data routers or guesthouse wifi. |
| Cafés and coworking | Many cafés in Masbat and Lighthouse cater to laptop workers, but wifi speeds vary. Mobile data is a useful backup. |
| Outages | Power or wifi dips in storms and busy holiday periods |
| Tourist SIM | 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. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, e& Egypt, WE |
| Monthly data plan | E£150–400 ($2.9–7.7) |
| Blocked services | Hundreds of news, rights-group and VPN provider websites are blocked; WhatsApp, Google and social media work. |
Coworking in Dahab
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Africa
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Dahab?
Median fixed broadband in Egypt is 99 Mbps and mobile is 52 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Many cafés in Masbat and Lighthouse cater to laptop workers, but wifi speeds vary. Mobile data is a useful backup.
Which SIM card should I get in Dahab?
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
- Speedtest Global Index: Egypt
- Vodafone Egypt
- Orange Egypt
- e& Egypt
- WE
- Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
- Go Bus
- UK FCDO travel advice: Egypt
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 Spotted something out of date?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.