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Company  Price  Sim  Talk/SMS  Web  Free Int'l  Signup Bonus  Israeli CC  Real TZBlackerry
Hot99₪49₪Unlimited3GB31 countries49₪/6 months*  Yes*Yes*
Golan99₪49₪UnlimitedUnlimited  53 countries  ₪59 /1st yearYesNoNo
01292₪Unlimited3GB42 countries*44₪/6 months  YesYes29₪
Rami Levy89₪59₪Unlimited1GB  No1₪/3 monthsYesYesNo
PelephoneYes*Yes*Free
Partner129/135₪*0₪*Unlimited  1GB/3GBAdd'l 20₪NoNoNo*39₪
CellcomA lot of $180₪  NoNo75₪

Rule #1- The Israeli cell phone service market is difficult. But cheap.
Rule #2- It is illegal for a company to "lock you in" a contract. ALL plans may be cancelled at any time with no penalty. Though, they do prevent you from opening and closing plans by charging a sim card "fee". This fee must always be paid even if paid for once before, and ranges from 39₪ to 180₪.
Rule #3- For those places that need an Israeli credit card, you may need to get one from an Israeli bank with a passport and income information although YMMV.
Rule #4- It is rarely, if ever, worthwhile to rent a "vacation plan" or prepaid, as the price for a regular unlimted plan for a month is less that a vacation plan for a week. Get a GSM phone that covers 900/1800 bands and save your money
Rule #5- All Israeli plans, whether regular or prepaid, include free incoming calls/texts.

Hot- 99₪ a month - includes unlimited calls, text and data (3 gb, then slow) and unlimited to 32 countries. Free home internet supply included. They currently have an offer if you port a number from a different network, to get the first six months for just 49₪ a month. You can move your package to a 10₪ a month plan, which includes 50 minutes and texts. You can also freeze the line once a year for up to 3 months. Regarding signup- you can use an American CC and fake TZ over the phone as one user has done.

Golan - Service is passable, but can be subpar in certain areas. There are two plans with Golan. There's the 99₪ unlimited talk/text/internet/international calling plan, which also gives you up to 2 virtual foreign numbers. This plan also includes for many countries unlimited global data roaming (6GB high-speed), incoming calls & texts, and calls & texts to Israel. They also offer a ₪29 per day data-roaming plan which gives 100MB a day in these countries. These roaming options can be very useful for foreigners regardless of whether they need Golan for Israel. See their website for details.There's a promo deal to get the 99 plan for ₪59 /month for the 1st year. There's also a ₪10 a month plan, which includes 60 min for domestic/US & CA and landlines in many countries, unlimited SMS and 10 MB of Internet, with add'l mins ₪.18 domestic, ₪.08 to US/CA and landlines in many countries, and data ₪.09 /MB. Its great for those short trips here. SIM should work in an iPad for data; you can also order a car SIM which will allow you to have 2 SIMs which draw from same plan.
[To get the sim in the USA before your trip:  golanusa.net will ship it to you for $14 (more for rush) and the 49 nis for the sim. Golan bills on the 25th of the month.  The days before the first 25th are freeprorated.(So for a trip between the 26th and the 24th of the month, you don't pay the 59 nis or 99 nis plan fee.)]

012mobile - Runs on Partner service, you will get an 054 number (unless you ported). Unlimited - 49₪ for the first 6 months and 92₪ from thereon after for unlimited everything too. Includes 3GB Data and 500 minutes to US/CA (any phone) and 40 other countries (landlines only). 9₪ plan includes 60 minutes, 60 SMS, and 100MB data. Additional domestic minutes/SMS are ₪ .09, Int'l calls to to US/CA (any phone) and 40 other countries (landlines only) are ₪ .25 per min. Add'l data bundles are available starting from ₪ 19 for 1 GB. 5GB Laptop/Tablet (data only) is 98₪.

Pelephone - Online, they accept fake TZ and US CC.

Partner - 129₪ a month for unlimited talk, text, and 1GB. 135₪ for 3GB. Family plans are cheaper.Free sim for online orders. Extra 20₪/mo. for 500 min. int'l calling. Extra 39₪ for Blackberry. May need to give 500₪ deposit that you (may) get back when you cancel the plan.  One can freeze line without charges for up to 3 months when not needed (not sure if allowed more than once per 12 months).

Freedomhot.com - 2/19/2023 - They have local pickup in lots of major frum areas and delivery too. They accept US CC. Runs on Hot Mobile. Copying and pasting from their website.
All monthly plans include: Unlimited Calls & Texts to Israeli phone numbers Unlimited outgoing calls to USA and Canada and landlines to 33 additional countries.
Unlimited incoming calls and texts from anywhere in the world. Prices include all taxes.
59 Shekels - 70GB LTE Internet Data
79 shekels - 150GB LTE Internet Data
KOSHER - Voice Only - 64 Shekels
One-time SIM card fee: 49 Shekels
Optional: add a virtual USA number for $15 per month

Misc. Info
APN settings

On Hot Mobile you can check how much data was consumed either by downloading the app or by texting גלישה  to phone number 530 from your hot mobile phone,you can as well try calling this number *6733.

Note by Menucha:
Please note: as of 4/1/13, most carriers reduce period of intro rates and at times increased cost for monthly intro. I suggest we leave the above as is, but please keep in mind new changed, which are not negotiable and based on govt agreements. monthly flat rate is still great and same. (post intro)
Also, while reps wont tell you, typically you will get longer intro rate if you activate account on your own on line, and not via rep (phone or store). confirmed with carrier. Enjoy! flat monthly, even without intro rate is still one of the lowest you will come across in the west!

Israeli cellphone rentals:

1) Talkinisrael.com
Phone: +972587564477
Whatsapp: +972536299365
Email: info@talkinisrael.com 
if you should have any problems feel free to send me a pm and I will try to help you the best I can.
Plans for sale here are primarily for long term rentals.(students and the like.)


2) Israel Rent-a-cell SIM card or eSIM with calling and data. Also you can get SIMs for Israel Kosher phones!
Contact at Israelrentacell@gmail.com or WhatsApp 972-55-333-1234
Overnight or standard delivery in USA/delivery in Israel! Pickup locations in Lakewood and Israel.
* Unlimited calls and texts in Israel
* Unlimited calls to USA, Canada and landlines in 35 countries
* Unlimited incoming calls
* 70 GB of data (can add an extra 80GB of data)
* eSIMs available!
* Free voicemail
Student discount available, $29.97 monthly, including tax! Never surprise charges or hidden fees!

3) Cellular Israel - 072-224-3300 or 718-289-0195 Full Service - short term and long term, rent phones, Kosher phones, SIM cards, mifi devices, Waze by the day or month. American Customer Service!
info@cellularisrael.com

4) Simforisrael@gmail.com free delivery to anywhere

5) UnlimitedIsrael (DansDeals Advertiser with many positive reviews on DDMS & DDF) is the leading provider of SIM card & iPhone rentals for Israel in the US.
  • Unlimited calls & texts within Israel
  • Unlimited calling to the US and Canada
  • Lightning Fast 4G Internet Speeds
  • Unlimited 4G data
  • Sim Cards - $5/day
  • iPhones - $45/week
  • Kosher Phone - $4/day
  • Mifi Hotspot - $6/day
Use code SUAVE10 for 10% off any order
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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #4180 on: July 21, 2015, 04:25:59 AM »
In settings on your online account you have to have international calling on.

Is there an additional cost?

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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #4181 on: July 21, 2015, 04:29:32 AM »
Is there an additional cost?
To answer them yes. Just to have it ring to see who's calling you no.

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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #4182 on: July 21, 2015, 04:35:55 AM »
To answer them yes. Just to have it ring to see who's calling you no.
Any idea what the cost is? Can I pay for a month of service?

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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #4183 on: July 21, 2015, 05:11:16 AM »
Any idea what the cost is? Can I pay for a month of service?
Not sure but don't think it's worth it. You can get from here a sim for $40 for a month.

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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #4184 on: July 21, 2015, 05:13:07 AM »
Not sure but don't think it's worth it. You can get from here a sim for $40 for a month.
A sim card from where? How will that help me keep my Israeli number so I can answer when ppl call me?
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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #4185 on: July 21, 2015, 05:36:14 AM »
Cellular Israel has Sims. It won't it'll just be cheaper then golan.

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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #4186 on: July 21, 2015, 05:50:51 AM »
A sim card from where? How will that help me keep my Israeli number so I can answer when ppl call me?
Thx
on your usa cell you can put an Israeli number and forward the your Israeli number when not answered to that number
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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #4187 on: July 21, 2015, 05:58:39 AM »

on your usa cell you can put an Israeli number and forward the your Israeli number when not answered to that number
Iinm Golan doesn't have call forwarding

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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #4188 on: July 21, 2015, 06:04:28 AM »
Iinm Golan doesn't have call forwarding
sorry its called "follow me"
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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #4189 on: July 21, 2015, 06:05:33 AM »

sorry its called "follow me"
Never tried that, it can only be done online though.

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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #4190 on: July 21, 2015, 01:29:29 PM »
I had asked earlier if the Moto X works with Golan, and someone reported that it does not. Can anyone else confirm or deny?

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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #4191 on: July 21, 2015, 02:24:06 PM »
Never tried that, it can only be done online though.
Weird.. it's only Golan:
http://www.fxp.co.il/showthread.php?t=14321300

Just did this.  Got misparchinam for usa number (h20 prepaid).  Forwarded all calls from my israeli cell (orange and 012mobile) to misparchinam.
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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #4192 on: July 21, 2015, 02:28:13 PM »
I had asked earlier if the Moto X works with Golan, and someone reported that it does not. Can anyone else confirm or deny?
Unlocked?  Should work.. (maybe not LTE)

Moto X:
Cellular Network   2.5G (EDGE, GSM/GPRS ) MHz:850, 900, 1800, 1900
3.5G (HSPA+, UMTS/WCDMA ) MHz:850, 900, 1900, 2100
4G (LTE ) Bands:2, 4, 5, 7, 17

Although, according to phonescoop, possibly not -- http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=4122  (should still work 2nd gen gsm)
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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #4193 on: July 22, 2015, 02:49:52 PM »
Do I understand correctly:  Sprint phones (iphone 6), even when unlocked, won't work in Israel (on Golan)?
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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #4194 on: July 22, 2015, 03:00:32 PM »
Do I understand correctly:  Sprint phones (iphone 6), even when unlocked, won't work in Israel (on Golan)?
Incorrect.  Sprint phone are not unlocked internationally by default.  You can attempt to ask Sprint to unlock it for you.  It will then work in Israel (with golan as well)
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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #4195 on: July 22, 2015, 03:18:03 PM »
Incorrect.  Sprint phone are not unlocked internationally by default.  You can attempt to ask Sprint to unlock it for you.  It will then work in Israel (with golan as well)
Thank you.  Sprint unlocked it for me.  So I'm good to go?  Or should I expect problems with the Sprint unlocking.
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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #4196 on: July 22, 2015, 03:26:15 PM »
Weird.. it's only Golan:
http://www.fxp.co.il/showthread.php?t=14321300

Just did this.  Got misparchinam for usa number (h20 prepaid).  Forwarded all calls from my israeli cell (orange and 012mobile) to misparchinam.
I didn't realize there was an option to do this with Golan. How does this work and can I do it once I'm in America already?

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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #4197 on: July 22, 2015, 03:34:50 PM »
I didn't realize there was an option to do this with Golan. How does this work and can I do it once I'm in America already?
Probably.   Go to your account online and set follow me to a misparchinam number.
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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #4198 on: July 22, 2015, 03:40:29 PM »
Probably.   Go to your account online and set follow me to a misparchinam number.
Any chances it would work with the SIM card not even in the phone?
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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #4199 on: July 22, 2015, 04:36:07 PM »
Does the kosher (minutes only) golan plan work with regular cell phones, i.e. non-kosher?