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Israel eSIM 2026: mobile data, prices and setup

2026-11-03 · goAFK
Short answer
  • Israel eSIM from $1.24; 5 GB / 15 days $6.82; unlimited 7 days $18.41.
  • Install at home; the plan starts when you connect at your destination.

Mobile data in Israel

A travel eSIM for Israel runs on Pelephone and Hot Mobile in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa and at the Dead Sea from landing at Ben Gurion.

Israel eSIM plans

PlanPrice
1 GB · 7 days$1.70
3 GB · 7 days$4.31
5 GB · 15 days$6.82
10 GB · 30 days$12.30
20 GB · 30 days$21.68
Unlimited · 7 days$18.41
Unlimited · 15 days$29.12
Unlimited · 30 days$40.76
goAFK prices from our catalog on 2026-11-03.

How to install

  1. Scan the QR code at home on Wi-Fi: iPhone — Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM; Android — Settings → Connections → SIM manager.
  2. Keep your home SIM: bank SMS keep arriving on it.
  3. After landing, pick the eSIM for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.

Tips before you go

  • A week with maps, taxi apps and messaging usually needs 3–5 GB.
  • Public transport is limited on Shabbat; download offline maps and timetables.
  • Install at home and switch it on after landing.

FAQ

How much is an eSIM for Israel?
From $1.24; 5 GB / 15 days $6.82; unlimited 7 days $18.41.
Do I need a passport or ID to buy it?
No. A travel data eSIM is bought online without documents.
When does the plan start?
When the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination, not when you buy or install it.
Can I keep my own number?
Yes. Your home SIM stays in the phone for calls and SMS; the eSIM handles mobile data.
What if I run out of data?
Top up the same eSIM from your profile; no new QR code or reinstall is needed.
See Israel eSIM plans