How to avoid being scammed when buying a SIM card at Egypt airport?

Unfortunately, there are cases of fraud at Egyptian airports where they sell a package with less internet volume than stated. To avoid this, be sure to check the purchase on the spot. Ask the seller to show the actual remaining package balance in the operator's app or via a USSD command. If you are unsure, simply tell the seller: 'I don't want to be cheated, show me the real volume.' You won't be able to return to the airport for disputes after leaving.

We have detailed this and other nuances in the article Communication and Internet in Egypt for Tourists: SIM cards, eSIM, Roaming and Wi-Fi — Full Overview 2026

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