Coverage in Israel: what to know
Opensignal's December 2023 data gave Cellcom the top coverage score (8.6 of 10), with Hot Mobile and Pelephone tied for time connected and Pelephone ahead on 5G coverage. These figures are a few years old.
Checked 3 Nov 2026. Source: insights.opensignal.com. Coverage changes, so check your route before you rely on it.
The short answer
The best eSIM for Israel is the one that fits your trip and your networks. For two weeks of photos, maps and social, NUM picks 5 GB for 30 days at $6.39, as of 3 Nov 2026.
| Plans from | $1.79 on 3 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Networks on local plans | Hot Mobile, Cellcom, Pelephone |
| A week | 3 GB, 15 days, $4.29 |
| Two weeks | 5 GB, 30 days, $6.39 |
| A month | 10 GB, 30 days, $8.59 |
| Longer | 20 GB, 90 days, $34.19 (regional plan, 20 countries) |
| Phone number | None, data only |
| Payment | Apple Pay, Google Pay or card |
A regional plan may list fewer networks here than a local plan. If you need a particular network, check that plan’s network list in the shop before you pay.
Questions people ask about Tel Aviv
Is there mobile signal at Tel Aviv?
A guide notes most coffee shops and fast-food places offer free wifi, plus a municipal network called Free_TLV in select spots.
How much does an eSIM for Israel cost?
On 3 Nov 2026, Israel plans started at $1.79 and went up to $42.89 for the biggest. The shop always shows today’s price, and the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
Which network works well in Israel?
Opensignal's December 2023 data gave Cellcom the top coverage score (8.6 of 10), with Hot Mobile and Pelephone tied for time connected and Pelephone ahead on 5G coverage. These figures are a few years old.
Which network works well in Israel?
Opensignal's December 2023 data gave Cellcom the top coverage score (8.6 of 10), with Hot Mobile and Pelephone tied for time connected and Pelephone ahead on 5G coverage. These figures are a few years old.
Why does my eSIM show another carrier’s name?
Many travel eSIMs are issued by one carrier and roam on local networks, so your phone can show the issuing carrier’s name while your data runs on a local network. Keep data roaming on for the eSIM.
Will it work on my phone?
Dial *#06# on the phone you’re taking. If you see an EID number, it takes an eSIM. Every iPhone from the XR and XS on does, and the SE from 2020, as do Google Pixel 3 and later and Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Not sure? Text PHONE and your model and we’ll check.
When do I install it?
At home, on wifi, before you fly. Then switch it on when you land. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Does it come with a phone number?
No. It’s a data-only eSIM. WhatsApp, LINE, iMessage and FaceTime all work over it, and your home number can stay on for calls and codes.
What if it doesn’t work?
If we can’t issue your eSIM, we refund you in full. If it won’t install or connect, text us and we help you get connected.