Region in Matrouh, Egypt
Internet in Siwa Oasis: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Siwa Oasis?
Median fixed broadband in Egypt is 99 Mbps and mobile is 52 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Slow and unreliable in many guesthouses; mobile coverage is patchy in the desert. Not suited to remote work.
Getting online in Siwa Oasis
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Hotel wifi and mobile data only; home fibre is uncommon. |
| Cafés and coworking | Slow and unreliable in many guesthouses; mobile coverage is patchy in the desert. Not suited to remote work. |
| Outages | Power and wifi cuts are common |
| 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 Siwa Oasis
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 Siwa Oasis?
Median fixed broadband in Egypt is 99 Mbps and mobile is 52 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Slow and unreliable in many guesthouses; mobile coverage is patchy in the desert. Not suited to remote work.
Which SIM card should I get in Siwa Oasis?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.