City in South Sinai, Egypt
Internet in Sharm El Sheikh: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Sharm El Sheikh?
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 browsing; video calls can be patchy. No established coworking.
Getting online in Sharm El Sheikh
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | ADSL and some fibre from WE and others; monthly plans roughly 300–600 EGP, quality varies by building. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotel and café wifi is usually enough for browsing; video calls can be patchy. No established coworking. |
| 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 Sharm El Sheikh
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 Sharm El Sheikh?
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 browsing; video calls can be patchy. No established coworking.
Which SIM card should I get in Sharm El Sheikh?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.