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Israel eSIM in 2026: prices, 5G coverage and activation times
Prices, 5G coverage and activation speed for an Israel eSIM in 2026, and what tourists, business travelers and new Olim should look at before choosing.
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Monthly eSIM subscription for Israel
A monthly eSIM plan for Israel is a real Israeli mobile line billed month to month — built for people who live in Israel rather than visit.
Permanent Israeli numberSMS to emailNo commitment
See monthly plans Choose your monthly plan
Three data tiers, all on the Israeli 5G network. Each includes an Israeli number, unlimited local calls and international minutes — the higher tiers add more data and more roaming abroad.
Basic
100 GB
monthly data
- Landline & mobile calls in Israel
- 1h calls to the UK / USA / Canada / MEX + more than 20 destinations worldwideArgentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United States
- SMS in Israel
- 100 GB internet on 4G & 5G (or 150 GB +15₪)
- Virtual US/CA/UK/FR number option (+20₪/mo)
- Keep & port your US/FR mobile number
- SMS to Mail — perfect for bank OTP codes
- Europe & 58 destinations: free SMS reception
Most Popular
Medium
200 GB
monthly data
- Landline & mobile calls in Israel
- 3h calls to the UK / USA / Canada / MEX + more than 20 destinations worldwideArgentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United States
- SMS in Israel
- 200 GB internet on 4G & 5G (or 250 GB +10₪)
- Virtual US/CA/UK/FR number option (+20₪/mo)
- Keep & port your US/FR mobile number
- SMS to Mail — perfect for bank OTP codes
- Europe & 58 destinations: 1 GB + 1h of calls
Best Value
Pro
250 GB
monthly data
- Landline & mobile calls in Israel
- 15h calls to the UK / USA / Canada / MEX + more than 20 destinations worldwideArgentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United States
- SMS to Israel & USA/Canada/France
- 250 GB internet on 4G & 5G
- Virtual US/CA/UK/FR number option (+20₪/mo)
- Keep & port your US/FR mobile number
- SMS to Mail — perfect for bank OTP codes
- Europe & 58 destinations: 3 GB + 3h of calls
It suits new immigrants (olim), students, long-stay travellers and anyone settling in: a genuine Israeli number, generous data on 5G, calls abroad included, and features residents actually need, like forwarding your Israeli SMS to email for bank codes. Everything installs by QR code, with no physical SIM and no long-term commitment.
Who is it for?
A monthly plan makes sense the moment Israel is where you live, study or work — not a trip you fly home from.
New immigrants (Olim)
You need a permanent Israeli number for banks, health funds, government sites and everyday life. A monthly line gives you one from day one, before your Teudat Zehut paperwork is even finished.
Students & long stays
A semester or a few months abroad is too long for a travel eSIM. A monthly plan is cheaper over time, keeps the same number, and lets you forward Israeli verification SMS to your email.
Residents & remote workers
A real line with generous 5G data, calls to family abroad, and roaming when you travel out of Israel — the everyday plan for people who stay.
Just visiting for a few days or weeks? A prepaid travel eSIM is the better fit
How it works
- 1
Choose your monthly plan and confirm your details online.
- 2
Receive your eSIM by QR code — install it in minutes, keep your usual phone.
- 3
You are billed monthly, with no long-term commitment. Keep the same Israeli number as long as you like.
What a monthly plan gives you
A permanent Israeli number
The same number month after month — for your bank, your doctor, deliveries and everyone who needs to reach you in Israel. Keep or port an existing number too.
SMS to email
Forward your Israeli SMS to your inbox — ideal for bank one-time codes when you are abroad or juggling two phones. A feature generic eSIMs simply do not have.
Calls abroad + roaming
Included minutes to the USA, Canada, France and 20+ destinations, plus data and calls when you travel outside Israel, depending on the plan.
Install by QR, no SIM
100% eSIM: nothing to ship, nothing to pick up. Set it up on your current phone and switch numbers whenever you need.
Monthly eSIM Israel — frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a monthly plan and a prepaid travel eSIM?
A prepaid travel eSIM is a one-off bundle for a defined trip; the monthly plan is an ongoing Israeli line billed each month, with a permanent number, more data and resident features like SMS-to-email. Choose monthly if you live, study or work in Israel.
Can I keep my Israeli number if I already have one?
Yes. You can port an existing Israeli mobile number onto the monthly plan, or keep a US/French number in parallel on the same phone.
Is there a long-term commitment?
No. Billing is monthly and you keep your number for as long as you stay subscribed. There is no fixed-term contract.
Do I get an Israeli number for bank and government verification?
Yes. Every monthly plan includes a real Israeli number that receives verification SMS from banks, health funds and government sites — and you can forward those SMS to your email.
Is it a physical SIM or an eSIM?
It is 100% eSIM. You install it by scanning a QR code on a compatible phone — no physical SIM, no postal delivery, no pickup.
Your Israeli line, billed monthly
Permanent number. 5G data. SMS to email. No commitment.
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