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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 #1760 on: February 05, 2013, 02:13:43 PM »
I don't think it worked..but don't remember now.
whats ur name?!? Do i know you?! Lol.  I think it does.  When i was in Greece i roamed and used the internet
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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #1761 on: February 05, 2013, 02:16:19 PM »
Rot - Your also going to america? What an I missing out on?

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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #1762 on: February 05, 2013, 02:38:36 PM »
Rot - Your also going to america? What an I missing out on?
lol.  Parents. It was a Kibud av thing. Leaving now back to jlem
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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #1763 on: February 05, 2013, 04:54:11 PM »
lol. If u speak to them anyways. And i will call later ;). In airport now
Ok - ORANGE roaming.

Without a roaming plan :
Voice - Outgoing, Incoming 25 NIS a minute.
SMS - Outgoing 3.69 NIS, Incoming FREE! Send away! 
Data - 8.69 NIS every 100kb
They have 20mb for 69 NIS
40mb 109 NIS
 1gb for 99 NIS (doesn't work in every country, usa it works. The smaller packages work in all countries)

Then there is a overall package for 190NIS which you get:
Voice - Incoming, Outgoing 1.80 NIS
SMS - Outgoing 1.80 NIS, Incoming FREE
Data - 2 NIS For 1mb
You pay the 190 regardless how much you use, after you complete 190 prices continue the same.

If you sign up online, on your orange account, you get 10% off (171 NIS Total)                   

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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #1764 on: February 05, 2013, 04:55:38 PM »
Ok - ORANGE roaming.

Without a roaming plan :
Voice - Outgoing, Incoming 25 NIS a minute.
SMS - Outgoing 3.69 NIS, Incoming FREE! Send away! 
Data - 8.69 NIS every 100kb
They have 20mb for 69 NIS
40mb 109 NIS
 1gb for 99 NIS (doesn't work in every country, usa it works. The smaller packages work in all countries)

Then there is a overall package for 190NIS which you get:
Voice - Incoming, Outgoing 1.80 NIS
SMS - Outgoing 1.80 NIS, Incoming FREE
Data - 2 NIS For 1mb
You pay the 190 regardless how much you use, after you complete 190 prices continue the same.

If you sign up online, on your orange account, you get 10% off (171 NIS Total)                 
wow   ur good! kol hakavod!
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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #1765 on: February 05, 2013, 04:57:53 PM »
Rot -Ty ;) You can still call me if you want, I can help you with your sim issues.

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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #1766 on: February 05, 2013, 05:09:46 PM »
Rot -Ty ;) You can still call me if you want, I can help you with your sim issues.
thanks... just hectic a bit, im good for now. but wll do anyways tom 9 ish
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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #1767 on: February 05, 2013, 05:59:58 PM »
Sure.

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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #1768 on: February 05, 2013, 06:55:47 PM »
I am in israel for 5 days, instead of dealing with signup and cancelling, i think i'm going to take the talknsave $8/day plan, they require an 850/2100 3g phone. If i get a micro sim, could i use that also for data in a galaxy note 10.1 pad?

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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #1769 on: February 05, 2013, 06:59:44 PM »
I am in israel for 5 days, instead of dealing with signup and cancelling, i think i'm going to take the talknsave $8/day plan, they require an 850/2100 3g phone. If i get a micro sim, could i use that also for data in a galaxy note 10.1 pad?
I'll do it for half of that

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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #1770 on: February 07, 2013, 08:01:18 AM »
Did anyone else notice that Hot offers free, fast speed home internet along with the 99nis plan?
I had no clue until now.

Anyone paying for separate home internet would be dumb not to switch. I'm paying 100nis for home internet, wish I knew sooner.

Updated the wiki.
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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #1771 on: February 07, 2013, 08:10:41 AM »
Did anyone else notice that Hot offers free, fast speed home internet along with the 99nis plan?
I had no clue until now.

Anyone paying for separate home internet would be dumb not to switch. I'm paying 100nis for home internet, wish I knew sooner.

Updated the wiki.

It's cable Internet, FYI.

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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #1772 on: February 07, 2013, 08:13:14 AM »
Yuneeq - Your not following the thread close enough ;).

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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #1773 on: February 07, 2013, 08:13:30 AM »
It's cable Internet, FYI.

I know. That's a plus.
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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #1774 on: February 07, 2013, 08:17:28 AM »
Anyone know if you can use a celcom kosher sim, In an unlocked phone?

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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #1775 on: February 07, 2013, 08:18:11 AM »
Yuneeq - Your not following the thread close enough ;).

Nope, I didn't read the entire thread. The wiki had no such info either, so didn't know about it.
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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #1776 on: February 10, 2013, 12:18:36 PM »
Going to be in Israel from Feb 28th to March 3rd (Leaving & returning from NYC). I'm looking to rent a phone w/sim card (or a micro sim) with unlimited DATA for that time. Any leads appreciated.
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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #1777 on: February 10, 2013, 01:17:24 PM »
Going to be in Israel from Feb 28th to March 3rd (Leaving & returning from NYC). I'm looking to rent a phone w/sim card (or a micro sim) with unlimited DATA for that time. Any leads appreciated.

hows 20$ a week sound? i have a micro sim avail
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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #1778 on: February 10, 2013, 06:57:00 PM »
Is there any prepaid US carrier that has free text receiving in Israel?

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Re: Cell Phones in Israel
« Reply #1779 on: February 10, 2013, 07:54:11 PM »
anyone know why i get this message " Sorry, you are not allowed to view this wiki "
but i can edit it

edit: apparently i'm unable to view any wiki's any mods have some info on this
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