Best Pocket Wifi for Israel: How much does it cost?

Your next travel destination is Israel, and you don’t know how to remain connected to the internet while you’re there? Don’t worry; currently, there are plenty of alternatives with which you can have an internet connection while traveling; one of the most popular options is the Pocket WiFi for Israel. A device that we want for you to get to know a little more in this article! 

Likewise, there are other alternatives to staying connected to the internet while visiting places in Israel, whether Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, and many more other places! Among these alternatives are eSIM, prepaid SIM cards, and free WiFi hotspots. So if you want to know more about all these alternatives, read on to find out more.

What is Pocket Wifi?

Pocket WiFi has been one of the favorite options for many travelers to stay connected to the internet while traveling. Since these are small, quite light devices that work by connecting to an internet network in your destination country and transmitting its signal to the devices connected to it. Pocket WiFi is widely used by people traveling in groups since about 5 electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops) can be connected to it. 

The latter being the most outstanding advantage of the Pocket WiFi. Another advantage is that it is small and light, making it comfortable to carry with you. Still, for many people carrying an extra device with them is a nuisance, so it could also be a disadvantage. 

Talking about the negative aspects, you should consider that Pocket WiFi can be somewhat expensive. That is the reason why many people have stopped using it as their first option. However, we will talk more in detail about the prices of renting Pocket Wi-Fi later on.

How much does Pocket Wifi for Israel cost?

You are probably waiting to get the information on the prices of renting Pocket WiFi since it is one of the people’s biggest concerns when acquiring a service. However, the first thing you should know is that the prices of renting Pocket WiFi are quite varied since the final price will depend on the provider.

What you should know is that when renting a Pocket WiFi, you will have to pay for the days and amount of data you require, as well as the delivery of the device to your home or country destination. On the other hand, you will often have to pay for renting extra accessories for the device, and sometimes even insurance for the modem. That’s why renting Pocket WiFi for about 7 days will cost you between $60 to $120.

Below we will talk in detail about the prices offered by different companies that rent Pocket WiFi. So, you can compare prices and the benefits you will have with each one.

Travel WiFi

Travel WiFi is a company based in Spain. They offer their pocket WiFi rental services for more than 100 countries around the world, including, of course, Israel. 

Renting a pocket WiFi for Israel will cost you between $55.65 and $83.65 for a week of use. And you can choose between different plans with different amounts of data. Travelwifi offers the adventure plan with 1 GB per day, the escape plan with 5 GB per day, and the voyage plan with 10 GB per day. 

In addition, if you rent one of these devices with this company, you will enjoy a fast 4G internet connection. You will also be able to connect up to 5 devices at the same time. As for the delivery, the final price of this will depend on where you want to receive the pocket WiFi. However, this can range from $8 to $30.  

Finally, it is important to mention that this company fines those customers who do not return the pocket WiFi, either by loss or theft. So if this happens, you will have to pay an extra $100 to the company. 

Solis Pocket WiFi 

On the other hand, with Solis Pocket WiFi, you can purchase one of these wireless devices that will allow you to stay connected to the internet during your trip to Israel. The company allows you to purchase a short-term rental or buy a device completely. 

They offer Pay As You Go internet in more than 130 countries, including Israel. Or unlimited WiFi (speed is throttled when you use more than 500 MB daily). It also comes with a VPN.

The cost to purchase the device is $149.99. After purchasing it, you can pay for daily or monthly plans, which will provide you cellular data. You can either pay for day passes at a rate of $5 per day or sign up for their monthly service plan for $99 per month. However, remember that you will also have to pay for the delivery of the device.

Cello Mobile.

Cello Mobile is a U.S. company, so it is an excellent option to rent a Pocket Wi-Fi in case you live in this country since it will be much easier to obtain such a device. 

In terms of cost, renting a pocket WiFi for Israel will cost you $104.93 for a week of use. Although this price is a bit high, you should consider that you will be able to enjoy unlimited data. With this service, you will get a modern wireless hotspot device with good battery life. In most locations, their speed is often 4G LTE. It will also come with the required wall adapters and a wall charger.

On the other hand, as for delivery, the price will depend on the delivery location, and it could range from $15 to $75. Finally, please note that if your device is lost or stolen, you will have to pay a penalty to the company. 

My Webspot

As a last option, we will be talking about the services of renting pocket WiFi with the company My Webspot. This company is located in Switzerland and provides coverage in many countries worldwide. 

As for the price of their services, this company has a similar price to the others. However, the big difference is that My Webspot only offers 1 GB daily. This could be a disadvantage for many people, as it is a small amount of data. Renting one of their devices will cost $79 for a week of use.

On the other hand, with this company, you can purchase extra accessories, such as a car charger and power bank, each for $11.40. Also, the travel adaptor for $13.68. 

Before we complete the list of Pocket alternatives, you should know that this company also has a penalty policy. So if you lose the device or don’t return it, you will have to pay a high penalty fee. However, if you pay the insurance of $18.13, the final price of the penalty will be reduced. 

Pocket Wifi alternatives

As we mentioned before, the Pocket WiFi is not the only option that will allow you to have an internet connection while traveling to the beautiful country of Israel. There are other alternatives with different features, benefits, and even prices. 

Among the alternatives with which you can also have an internet connection during your trip to Israel, we find the eSIM an innovative and effortless to acquire alternative. Likewise, you can also count on the prepaid SIM card, a very common option among travelers. And finally, the most economical of all, the free WiFi, since you will not have to pay anything for it. Below we will talk in more detail about each of these alternatives. 

eSIM for Israel

First, we will talk about the eSIM. It is a SIM card that is embedded in a cellular device and can connect you to an operator from the country you are visiting. It works digitally, so you must purchase your eSIM and activate it through a QR code or a code. 

As you can see, acquiring, activating, and using an eSIM is straightforward and fast, and you can do it from anywhere in the world. This is because nowadays, many online stores offer this type of service. 

That is why we would like to recommend Holafly as the store where you can purchase an eSIM for Israel. You will be able to enjoy benefits such as connecting to the best internet networks in the country, 24 hours a day technical service, data sharing with the eSIM, and many other benefits. In addition, they offer excellent prices for their eSIMs.

Finally, something you should keep in mind about eSIMs is that they are incompatible with old cellphone, or at least mid and low range phones, so we recommend that you verify in advance that your cellphone is compatible with the eSIM before acquiring one.

Israel Prepaid SIM Card

As a second alternative, we will talk about the prepaid SIM card. This is a slightly more frequent option among travelers since it can be used with any cell phone. Besides, they are effortless to acquire, either through online stores or physical stores of local operators in the country you are visiting. 

As you can see, this is the perfect alternative in case your cellphone is incompatible with eSIMs. Holafly’s prepaid SIM card is an excellent option if you want to purchase one. Especially if you live in a European country since delivery with this company will be free.

Free International WiFi

Finally, we find the much sought-after and required free WiFi hotspot. It is normal that when you arrive at a hotel, restaurant, or cafe, you ask for the WiFi password or connect to an open network. In Israel, you can find some places with free WiFi.

However, we would like you to consider that free WiFi is one of the most insecure and unsafe options available. That’s why we recommend you to have this alternative, that’ll work in an emergency or simply to save data. Although you will not have to pay anything for it, it does not guarantee you to enjoy a good internet connection at all times.

 Which is better?

Choosing the best option requires that we analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each of the products. In addition, you can determine the one best suits your tastes. So, we can say that, although Pocket WiFi is an excellent option, we recommend it only for those who travel in a group and want to share the costs. 

However, we can say that with Holafly’s eSIM and SIM cards, you can enjoy excellent internet connectivity throughout your trip. As well as technical service at all times, in case you need any help. We hope that all the information provided will help you and that you can choose the best option of all!