Israel eSIM
56 available plans
Free eSIM in Israel — free data for first-time users, claimed in the Wanderly app.
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Price per GB
$0.80
- Coverage
- Single country
- Plan type
- Data only
- Top-up
- Unavailable — buy another plan
- Activation
- On network connection
Data-only eSIM
Validity starts at the first network connection.
Top-ups unavailable. Usage tracking supported. Hotspot supported.
Calls and SMS are not included. Internet calling apps use your data.
Coverage (1 country)
Israel
Refund eligibility depends on the plan and its activation status. Contact Wanderly support before installing or using the eSIM.
What's Included
Israel eSIM plans at a glance
Wanderly lists 51 fixed-data Israel plans, ranging from 1GB up to 50GB over 3 to 180 days. Prices start at $1.99, and the lowest cost per gigabyte is $0.52/GB on the 50GB 3-day plan.
Unlimited day-passes are also available from $2.99 per day, billed per day rather than per gigabyte. 5 of the 55 Israel data-only plans can be topped up without reinstalling the eSIM.
Calls and SMS depend on the selected plan. Install using the supplied QR code and keep your home number on its own line. Activation timing varies by plan; check your selected plan's terms before purchasing or installing.
How much does an Israel eSIM cost?
An Israel eSIM from Wanderly costs $1.99 for 1GB (7 days), $3.99 for 5GB (3 days) and $11.99 for 20GB (3 days), as a one-off price with no subscription. Larger plans cost less per gigabyte: $1.99/GB at 1GB against $0.60/GB at 20GB.
Across its data-only plans, Israel works out at a median of $0.78 per GB, below the $1.41 median across the 181 countries in the Wanderly eSIM Price Index. 16 of them have a lower median.
| Data | Validity | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 7 days | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| 3GB | 3 days | $2.99 | $1.00 |
| 5GB | 3 days | $3.99 | $0.80 |
| 10GB | 3 days | $6.99 | $0.70 |
| 20GB | 3 days | $11.99 | $0.60 |
Cheapest current data-only plan at each size, as charged at checkout. Prices follow the live catalogue. Compare Israel with every country in the eSIM Price Index.
🇮🇱 About eSIMs in Israel
Israel has excellent mobile infrastructure for its size. Wanderly Israel eSIMs connect to Partner or Cellcom, giving you fast 4G/5G across Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa and the coastal corridor, with solid coverage down through the Negev to Eilat and around the Dead Sea.
Two practical notes. First, coverage in the West Bank and parts of the Jordan Valley can hand off between networks unpredictably — signal exists but speeds vary. Second, if your trip continues to Jordan or Egypt, an Israel-only plan will not follow you across the border; a regional Middle East plan is the cheaper option for multi-country itineraries.
For a 7–10 day trip with maps, rideshare apps and messaging, 5–10 GB is typical. Installation takes about 90 seconds by QR code, so you are connected the moment you clear Ben Gurion.
How to activate your eSIM in Israel
- 1Buy before you flyInstall while on Wi-Fi at home — the QR code arrives by email within a minute.
- 2Install the eSIMiPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Scan QR. Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM.
- 3Land and switch dataAt Ben Gurion (TLV), cycle airplane mode, set Cellular Data to the Israel eSIM and turn on Data Roaming for that line.
- 4Test before leaving the terminalOpen Google Maps or Gett. If you see 4G/5G and the map loads, you are set for the ride into Tel Aviv or Jerusalem.
Israel eSIM FAQ
Which networks does the Israel eSIM use?
Partner and Cellcom, two of Israel's tier-1 operators, with 4G nationwide and 5G in the major cities.
Does it work in the West Bank or Jordan?
Coverage in the West Bank is variable as devices hand off between networks. Jordan is not included — use a regional Middle East plan for cross-border trips.
Will it work in Eilat and the Dead Sea?
Yes. The Negev corridor down to Eilat and the Dead Sea resorts are covered on the main routes.
How much data do I need?
5–10 GB covers a typical 7–10 day trip with maps, rideshare and messaging.
Do I keep WhatsApp on my own number?
Yes. Your home line keeps your number, and WhatsApp and iMessage stay tied to it while the eSIM carries data. If you would rather have a number on the eSIM itself, our Israel Calls & texts plans include one — it is assigned after purchase and may not be an Israeli number.
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