Basics[]
Operators[]
Israel has three historical network operators that offer prepaid:
- Cellcom
- Partner (formerly Orange)
- Pelephone
While there are several additional MNOs and MVNOs, 5 of them offer prepaid options:
- HOT Mobile (by Altice)
- 019 (MVNO on Partner)
- Rami Levy (MVNO on Pelephone)
- Golan Telecom (to be merged with Cellcom)
- 012 Mobile (MVNO on Partner)
Frequencies and Coverage[]
2G and 3G: GSM is on 900 and 1800 MHz, 3G is on 2100 MHz like in most of Europe with additional 850/900 MHz. Most of the country is covered at around 97-99% of the population aside from parts of the unsettled north or the Negev desert in the south, but mostly there is full coverage of the country, although there is currently no coverage map available.
4G/LTE: LTE was introduced in 2014, and works in most areas on 1800 MHz (band 3) with Partner also utilising 2100 MHz (band 1), and there are plans to add 2600 MHz (band 7) to all networks in the future. According to Opensignal in 2022, the three legacy network operators have 4G average download speeds of 24-29 Mbit/s and average upload speeds of 7.2-9.0 Mbit/s.
5G/NR: 5G was introduced by Pelephone, Hot Mobile, Cellcom and Partner in September 2020 on 3500 MHz (n78), with additional frequencies on 2600 MHz (n7) and 700 MHz (n28a) added after that. As of June 2023, Pelephone, Hot Mobile, Cellcom, Partner and 012 Mobile have opened 5G for prepaid customers on their more expensive premium high-data packages and on a few cheaper lower-data packages. Hence, for visitors whose devices support 5G, it is very much recommended to purchase a 5G-enabled packages.
The following table contains the frequencies of the local operators. Be advised to check, if your device is compatible to them or use the website Will My Phone Work?
| Network | Cellcom | Partner | Pelephone | Golan Telecom | Hot Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G | 1800 | 900, 1800 | N/A | 1800 | Partner |
| 3G | 900, 2100 | 900, 2100 | 850, 2100 | 2100, 850 | 2100 |
| 4G
LTE |
700 (B28), 1800 (B3), 2600 (B7) | 700 (B28), 1500(B32), 1800 (B3), 2100 (B1), 2600 (B7) | 700 (B28), 850 (B5), 1800 (B3), 2600 (B7) | 1800 (B3) | 1800 (B3) |
| 5G
NR |
3500 MHz (n78),
700 MHz (n28a), 2600 MHz (n7) |
3500 MHz (n78)
700 MHz (n28a) 2600 MHz (n7) |
3500 MHz (n78),
700 MHz (n28a) 2600 MHz (n7) |
Cellcom | 3500 MHz (n78),
700 MHz (n28a), 2600 MHz (n7) |
Some more network providers only employ 4G/LTE networks like the new WE4G by 018 Xfone and use domestic roaming for 2G and 3G instead, but don't offer prepaid plans and so are not mentioned any further.
Availability and Legal requirements[]
Prepaid SIM cards are available in most cellphone shops (with many of them in every city) and in some kiosks. While you can find the 3 historical operators (Partner, Cellcom and Pelephone) in almost any store, the 2 MVNOs are a bit harder to find and not always available in all the stores. You can spot a sticker on the store front indicating, that they sell HOT Mobile or 019 SIM cards.
All Israeli prepaid SIM cards are anonymous and do not require any registration, ID checks or activation.
Price comparison with the rest of the world[]
UK internet comparison site cable.co.uk has ranked Israel as 1st out of 237 countries/territories in terms of mobile data affordability with data costing on average ₪ 0.08 (approximately US$0.02) per GB (July 2023). This means Israel's data prices are the most affordable in the world and approximately US$1.64 per GB cheaper than the global median.[Cable 1]
Having said that, only special tourist SIM cards are on sale at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv (TLV); there is no place to buy any regular SIM cards there. It's highly recommended to avoid buying such tourist cards in the airport because they are very heavily overpriced. So wait until you get to town, where street prices of mobile packages are among the cheapest in the developed world. There is also a free WiFi network at the airport.
Israeli SIM cards cost nowadays around ₪30-₪50 and come without any balance or package. That means you need to top-up and/or add packages when you buy them. Israeli regulations permit a mobile subscription to be disconnected (terminated) after 12 months without usage.
Recharges[]
You can go to any cellphone shop, post office and some kiosks in the country and ask to add credit to your phone number. As for recharging online, currently there appears to be only one option to use PAYXPRESS.co.il, but that one requires you to register in order to top-up online. Whether that service only accepts Israeli credit cards, or if foreign cards are accepted also, needs verification. Or, in case you hold a WebMoney account, then apparently you can also recharge Hot Mobile (still referred to as Mirs), Pelephone, Cellcom and Partner (still referred to as Orange) from your purse as well, but signing up and using WebMoney might be cumbersome for most users, also that recharge service is subject to operator availability and you only can top up main balance, not data/SMS/special packages. As there are no other credit card recharge options from outside of the country, it's hard to maintain an Israeli SIM card from abroad. A possible solution is to use some of the 3rd party agencies mentioned at the end of the article.
SIM scams[]
Beware that some shops may sell postpaid SIM cards as "prepaid" ones. Postpaid is much cheaper in Israel, but it can leave the buyer with a problem: some SIM cards might be disconnected later as the seller removes the line and thinks that a tourist will not return to his shop.
2G/3G shutdown[]
While many operators in Europe and the US are already shutting down their 2G/3G networks in order to clear out frequencies for 4G and 5G, Israeli operators are expected to shut down both their 2G and 3G networks only by 2026, because there are still many sectors of Israeli society that depend on them such as the ultra-Orthodox population who abstain from smartphones due to cultural and religious reasons. The exception is Pelephone who already shut down its 2G CDMA network in 2017 and is currently the only Israeli operator that has no 2G fallback.
Cellcom []
Cellcom's new logo (Since 2021)
Cellcom is one of the historical providers. Shops and reloads can be found everywhere. They still have the most customers in the country on their network. Cellcom's prepaid plan is called "TalkMan" and referred as the generic word for prepaid cards in Israel.
Cellcom has bought Golan Telecom in 2020 and is expected to merge their networks pending government approval.
To change your system language, dial *777, followed by 7 and 4 for English. To check balance, dial *11777#.
Data and Talk packages[]
Pay as you go rate for data ₪10 per day for up to 50 MB, so better buy packages.
| Price | Data |
Calls |
SMS | Validity | Call Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Data, Text and Call plans: | |||||
| ₪49 | 3 GB | 1500 mins | 350 | 7 days | SMS limit |
| ₪59 | 100 GB | 3000 mins | 1500 | 30 days | SMS limit
UDSP |
| ₪70 | 10 GB | 5000 mins
in network |
- | 30 days | SMS limit
₪70 for dom use ₪65 for dom and intern. use |
| ₪79 | 250 GB | 5000 mins | 1500 | 30 days | 5G + SMS limit + UDSP + ₪40 for dom and intern. use |
| ₪99 | 500 GB | 5000 mins | 1500 | 30 days | UDSP + ₪40 for dom and intern. use |
| ₪140 | 1000 GB | 5000 mins | 1500 | 30 days | 5G + SMS limit + UDSP + ₪75 for dom and intern. use |
| Data-only plans: | |||||
| ₪99 | 15 GB | - | 30 days | ||
| ₪129 | 20 GB | - | 30 days | ||
| ₪149 | 200 GB | - | 30 days | ||
*UDSP = Unlimited data on selected apps: WhatsApp, Waze, Google maps, Facebook and Instagram
*SMS limit = Celcom has added an sms sending limit of 50 sms per day.
More info[]
- APN: internetg /or/ sphone
- Check balance: *11777#.
- Website (Hebrew): http://www.cellcom.co.il
- Official package info (Hebrew) : https://www.cellcom.co.il/store/cellular/talkman/talkman_cards/
Partner (formerly Orange)[]
New logo and colours after rebranding in February 2016
Partner, formerly known as Orange, is another historical provider. They are owned by local Partner Communications, who used the Orange brand under license until 2016, but have rebranded getting rid of the orange colour.
Their pay-as-you-go plan is called "BigTalk".
Availability[]
You can also buy Partner (ex Orange) SIM cards in many cellphones shops and retailers around Israel for ₪30~40 without any credit on them. They are also sold at the Steimatzky bookstore at Ben Gurion Airport, at 1.5-2x higher prices.
To change system language dial *111 and press 7 and then 4 for English. To check balance, dial *111#.
New SIM cards are enabled for 2G/3G networks only. To activate LTE/4G, dial *454 and follow voice instructions. Available languages: Hebrew, Russian, Arabic, English.
Data and Talk packages[]
Using data without a plan: ₪4.01 per MB. As this rate is very high, do not use data without a plan.
| Price | Data |
Calls |
SMS | Validity | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data, Text & Call plans: | |||||
| ₪60 | 125 GB | 3500 mins | 1500 | 30 days | *SMS limit |
| ₪70 | 150 GB | 3500 mins | 1500 | 30 days | *SMS limit
₪20 for dom and intern. use ₪20 for intern. use via 012 |
| ₪77 | 100 GB | 5000 mins | 1500 | 30 days | 5G |
| ₪80 | 200 GB | 3500 mins | 1500 | 30 days | *SMS limit
₪25 for dom and intern. use ₪20 for intern. use via 012 |
| ₪85 | 500 GB | 5000 mins | 1500 | 30 days | 5G |
| ₪100 | 500 GB | 3500 mins | 1500 | 30 days | *SMS limit
₪30 for dom and intern. use ₪30 for intern. use via 012 |
|
Data-only plans: | |||||
| ₪150 | 1000 GB | - | 30 days | ||
*SMS limit = partner has added an sms sending limit of 50 sms per day.
Make sure to tell the person who recharges your credit what package you need. There are several packages at the same price, but without data package, you'll end up with high rate per MB.
Some other packages are around but give worse per-GB rates than the ones showed in the table.
More info[]
- APN: uinternet
- Check balance: *11777#.
- Website (English): https://www.partner.co.il/en/-2/pms2/--bigtalk
Pelephone[]
Hebrew logo
Pelephone is the oldest operator in Israel, founded in 1986. It was a CDMA only network from 1998 until 2009 when it became a GSM compatible 3G/4G/5G network, that means that only GSM phones supporting 3G on 850 and 2100 MHz, 4G/LTE on 1800 MHz and/or 5G/NR on 3500 MHz can use it. Today it is the only network without 2G coverage in Israel since the 2G CDMA network has been shut down in July 2017. Check your device to make sure it supports the GSM frequencies mentioned above.
Pelephone pay-as-you-go plan is called "Talk & Go".
eSIM[]
All of Pelephone's prepaid plans can be bought on eSIM by visiting https://www.pelephone.co.il/digitalsite/eng/abroad/israeliesim/
Data and Talk packages[]
English logo
Using the SIM without a package NIS 3 for the first 10 MB, any additional MB is NIS 2 up to a daily max of NIS 49. So better use data packages. If your balance is below NIS 3, you won't receive any data at all.
Unlimited data on selected apps[]
Pelephone gives unlimited data on some packages not debited from the main data balance for these apps: Instagram, Waze, Facebook, WhatsApp, Snapchat. marked in the table as UDSP.
| Price | Data | Calls | SMS | Validity | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data, Text & Call plans: | |||||
| ₪25 | 300 MB | 300 mins | 300 | 3 days | |
| ₪59 | 100 GB | 3000 mins | 1500 | 30 days | SMS limit + UDSP |
| ₪76 | 200 GB | 3000 mins | 1500 | 30 days | SMS limit + UDSP
₪30 for calls outside Israel |
| ₪79 | 250 GB | 3000 mins | 1500 | 30 days | SMS limit + UDSP |
| ₪99 | 500 GB | 3000 mins | 1500 | 30 days | UDSP* + 5G |
| ₪140 | 1000 GB | 3000 mins | 1500 | 30 days | SMS limit + UDSP + 5G
₪70 for internatl. calls |
| Data-only plans: | |||||
| ₪49 | 5 GB | - | 30 days | ||
| ₪70 | 50 GB | - | 30 days | UDSP* | |
| ₪150 | 200 GB | - | 30 days | UDSP* | |
*UDSP = Unlimited data on selected apps: WhatsApp, Waze, Google maps, Facebook and Instagram
*SMS limit = Pelephone has added an sms sending limit of 50 sms per day.
More info[]
- APN: internet.pelephone.net.il
- Username: pcl@3g
- Password: pcl
- Website in Hebrew: http://www.pelephone.co.il
HOT Mobile (Hottalk) by Altice[]
Hot logo
HOT Mobile together with Golan Telecom (another operator which is hard to use for foreigners) started a "mobile revolution" in Israel in 2012. They are 3G and 4G-only networks, but there is a national network sharing agreement with Partner, so you get full coverage including 2G fallback. You may need to enable data roaming on your phone to get stable internet connection all over Israel, without surcharges. 2G is on 900 and 1800 MHz on Partner network, 3G on 900 MHz (through Partner) and on 2100 MHz (own network). 4G/LTE started recently on own 1800 MHz network.
Altice's logo
Hottalk[]
In 2015 they started classic prepaid SIM cards called Hottalk. They can be purchased at their sales centers and many post offices and shops for a ₪49 fee and are valid for 180 days.
Their basic pack has only one default rate of ₪0.21 per 1 minute, 1 outgoing SMS or 1 MB of data. They offer different packages that you need to book at point of purchase or by calling customer service at *6733.
Data and Talk packages[]
|
Price |
Data | Calls | SMS | Validity | Call credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data, Text & Call plans: | |||||
| ₪29 | 20 GB | 1000 mins | 1000 | 10 days | |
| ₪50 | 50 GB | 3000 mins | 3000 | 30 days | |
| ₪59 | 100 GB | 3000 mins | 3000 | 30 days | + ₪30 for intern. calls |
| ₪69 | 150 GB | 3000 mins | 3000 | 30 days | |
| ₪79 | 250 GB | 3000 mins | 3000 | 30 days | 5G + ₪40 for intern. calls |
| ₪99 | 500 GB | 3000 mins | 3000 | 30 days | 5G |
| ₪139 | 750 GB | 3000 mins | 3000 | 30 days | 5G + ₪100 for intern. calls |
| Data-only plans: | |||||
| ₪29 | 20 GB | - | 30 days | ||
| ₪49 | 80 GB | - | 30 days | ||
More info[]
- APN: net.hotm (need to enable roaming data)
- to check balance, send "b" to 700
- For customer service and info *6733 (multilanguage audio menu)
- Website in English
- Hottalk: https://www.hotmobile.co.il/Hotalk/Pages/cards.aspx
019 mobile[]
019 mobile is operated by 019 Telzar International Telecommunication Services LTD. It's a fairly new Israeli cell phone company that offers various telecommunications services and now offers a mobile prepaid plan. Without any own infrastructure so far, it operates as MVNO on the Partner network in 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE under a national roaming agreement.
Availability[]
You can find 019 SIM cards in many cellphone shops around Israel. While not as common as Partner/Cellcom/Pelephone SIM cards, it isn't difficult to find them. Most stores who sell them will have a 019 sticker on the front of the store.
It appears that the retail system of 019 allows the re-sellers and shops to adjust the price that is shown on the screen. So some shops might show you higher prices than the official ones. Better double check when adding credit, so you won't pay more then you have to.
Data and Talk packages[]
Pay as you go rate on 019 cards is ₪4 per MB. So better buy packages. To check balance, type *019.
- All 019 "unlimited" plans come with "unlimited" domestic calls and SMS with a FUP of 3000 minutes and 3000 SMS per week or month depending on plan.
| Price | Data |
Calls & SMS |
Validity |
Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data, Text & Call plans: | ||||
| ₪35 | 1 GB | unlimited | 7 days | |
| ₪49 | 50 GB | unlimited | 30 days | |
| ₪59 | 55 GB | unlimited | 30 days | + ₪30 for intern. calls |
| ₪69 | 150 GB | unlimited | 30 days | |
| ₪74 | 20 GB | unlimited | 30 days | + ₪40 for intern. calls |
| ₪75 | 2 GB | unlimited | 14 days | + 500 minutes intern. calls to landline |
| ₪99 | 45 GB | unlimited | 30 days | + ₪45 for intern. calls |
| ₪150 | 30 GB | unlimited | 30 days | + ₪100 for intern. calls |
| ₪170 | 14 GB | unlimited | 14 days | + unlimited intern. calls (unknown countries) |
| Data-only plans: | ||||
| ₪34 | 6 GB | - | 30 days | |
| ₪45 | 30 GB | - | 30 days | |
Airport Plans[]
019 also has a mobile store located in the arrivals hall at Ben Gurion airport that sells only "special tourist" packages with data and international calls on arrival, the website (Link) indicates a booking is needed to get a SIM, but it's likely that you can also buy in on arrival to the shop.
|
Price |
Data |
Calls & SMS |
Validity |
Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US$ 29 | 10 GB | unlimited | 10 days | Unlimited international calls,
see additional info below |
| US$ 49 | 30 GB | unlimited | 30 days | |
| US$ 59 | 100 GB | unlimited | 30 days |
019 offers unlimited landline calls to the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela.
019 also added mobile calls to the next countries: Canada, India, United States.
More info[]
- APN: netazi or 019 (enable data roaming)
- Website (in Hebrew): http://019mobile.co.il/
- Website (In English, for airport shop) https://019mobile.com
- to check your mobile phone number, dial *725
- to check balance, dial *019
Golan Telecom (sold to Cellcom)[]
Golan Telecom shook up the Israeli mobile market when it launched in 2012 and started a price war in the country. The company started offering its own prepaid plans under the brand GolanTalk from June 2018. In 2020 Golan Telecom was sold to rival Cellcom. So it can be expected that Golan Telecom will be merged to the Cellcom network soon.
Availability[]
As a new prepaid operator, it may be harder to find GolanTalk SIM cards in many cellphone shops compared to more established brands. A list of shops is available at their website (currently in Hebrew only)
Data and Talk packages[]
|
Price |
Data |
Calls |
SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₪39 | 10 GB | - | - | 30 days |
| ₪45 | 9 GB | 2000 mins | 1000 | 30 days |
| ₪49 | 40 GB | 2000 mins | 1000 | 30 days |
| ₪69 | 75 GB | 2000 mins | 1000 | 30 days |
There is no international roaming on these plans.
More info[]
- APN: internet.golantelecom.net.il
- Website (in English): https://www.golantelecom.co.il/web/landing-page/golan-talk
- to check your mobile phone number, dial *222#
- to check balance, dial *998#
012 Mobile (to be integrated back into Partner)[]
012 Mobile is operated by Partner as a cheaper sub-brand. It's an MVNO that offers a mobile prepaid plan under the name '012Talk' from July 2018. As a sub-brand it uses the same infrastructure as Partner.
*By March 2024, 012 Mobile is going to be slowly re-integrated into its parent company, Partner and discontinued as a separate brand. Postpaid customers will be grandfathered in with their current plans and rates.*
Availability[]
As a new prepaid operator, it may be harder to find 012talk SIM cards in many cellphone shops compared to other more established brands.
Data and Talk packages[]
These packages are offered:
| Price | Data | Calls | SMS | Validity | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₪45 | 10 GB | 3000 mins | 3000 | 30 days | |
| ₪50 | 50 GB | 3000 mins | 3000 | 30 days | Unlimited App's** |
| ₪65 | 150 GB | 3000 mins | 3000 | 30 days | 5G + Unlimited App's** |
| ₪75 | 75 GB | 3000 mins | 3000 | 30 days | Unlimited App's** |
** Unlimited App's = Facebook, Waze, WhatsApp and Instagram.
More info[]
- APN: uinternet
- Website (in Hebrew): https://www.012mobile.co.il/u/012Talk
- to check balance, dial *678#
- to check number, dial *054#
Rami Levy Mobile[]
Rami Levy Comms new logo
Rami Levy is a supermarket chain that entered the MVNO market and has added a prepaid SIM option for Rami Levy Mobile. Rami Levy Mobile uses Pelephone's network in 3G and 4G/LTE (no 5G yet), and Pelephone no longer offers any 2G fallback. You need to have a 3G or 4G device on the Pelephone frequencies (see Basics above).
Rami Levy Supermarket logo
Their SIM cards can be found in Rami Levy supermarkets where they also sell their postpaid SIM cards.
Data and Talk packages[]
All of their packages are valid for 30 days:
|
Price |
Data |
Calls & Texts |
|---|---|---|
| ₪25 | 1 GB | unlimited |
| ₪28 | 3 GB | unlimited |
| ₪30 | 5 GB | unlimited |
| ₪40 | 15 GB | unlimited |
| ₪50 | 25 GB | unlimited |
| ₪60 | 40 GB | unlimited |
| ₪80 | 50 GB | unlimited |
More info[]
- APN: internet.rl
- Username: rl@3g
- Password: rl
- Website (in Hebrew): https://mobile.rami-levy.co.il/Prepaid
Israeli SIM resellers[]
If you need to order the SIM card before your visit to Israel, you can use 3rd party dealers who sell them online with worldwide delivery. Please note that it's usually much more expensive than buying it in Israel (due to the shipping fee, processing fee and a substantial dealer surcharge), but if you need it - it can be a solution. eBay is a good platform to look for a SIM card too. Check price and delivery, compare with the offers given here for Israel and if it's worth the surcharge.
Additionally, there is still a problem in recharging Israel SIM cards online. There is no official way to load some credits from outside Israel as neither credit card payment nor PayPal are accepted. This makes it very hard to keep a SIM card alive from out of the country. Some vendors offer top-ups for a surcharge.
Nes Mobile[]
Nes Mobile offers Israel SIM cards and Pocket Wifi services to tourists and students visiting Israel. Nes Mobile offers unlimited plans and competitive rates using Cellcom’s LTE network. Free deliveries available across the USA and Israel.
Website: https://nesmobile.com/
SIMPATIC[]
Simpatic.net is an Israeli SIM service provider that offers worldwide delivery, permanent sim cards, 24/7 customer service (North America and Israel) with some pick-up points in USA and Canada. They offer 2 plans:
- LOCAL PLAN: "unlimited" calls, SMS and data in Israel. Price starts at $ 2.97 per day with a flat fee instead when order for 18+ days.
- INTERNATIONAL: same as the LOCAL plan but with calls to USA and Canada included. Prices start at $ 4.97 per day with a flat fee instead when order for 18+ days.
Hidden in their T&Cs that are only displayed when you make an order, is a FUP of 10 GB before they throttle to 3G speeds. Please note that this is a 3rd party dealer and therefore quite more expensive than local options.
PCWorks[]
PCWorks based in Tel-Aviv is a reseller of Israeli SIM cards. Through their website they offer SIM cards and top-ups of major providers. Please note that this is a 3rd party dealer with worldwide delivery and therefore quite more expensive than local options.
- Website: https://www.pcworks.co.il/sim-card/
Prepaid Israel SIM[]
Prepaid Israel SIM sells SIM cards of all Israel operators with free worldwide delivery and also some pick-up points in USA. Please note that this is not an official service, but a 3rd party dealer and is more expensive than local options.
- Website: https://www.prepaidisraelisim.com/
SIM to Israel[]
Sim to Israel, formerly known as "Snapir," is a mail order SIM card service for Israel travel. SIM cards can also be picked up at Tel Aviv airport. Different packages are offered and include delivery to your home abroad if time allows or to your hotel if not. Also included is a free virtual US number to allow family and friends to call. Tethering is also included. Please note that this is not an official provider, but a 3rd party dealer that is more expensive than local options. Their actual network operator is Cellcom.
- Website: https://www.simtoisrael.com
SIMCARD.co.il[]
Simcard.co.il is a reseller of Israeli SIM cards. Through their website they offer Israeli SIM cards and recharges from all major providers. Please note that this is a 3rd party dealer with worldwide delivery and is a little more expensive than local options.
- Website: https://www.simcard.co.il/
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