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Israel SIM card: Prices and plans in 2026?
Buy an Israel SIM card for your trip. Compare local operators, prepaid plans, prices, and where to get one before you fly.
An Israel SIM card costs roughly $15 to $50 for a prepaid plan from a local operator like Pelephone, Partner, HOT Mobile, or 019 Mobile, with data-only and calls-and-data options. You can pick one up at Ben Gurion Airport or shops around the country, or buy online before you fly. Below, we break down each operator’s plans, prices, and how to set one up, plus a Holafly eSIM for Israel if your phone supports it.
Peace of mind before you fly
Set up your eSIM before travel and get unlimited data on arrival.
Where to buy a prepaid Israel SIM card?
You’ve got three ways to get an Israel SIM card, depending on how much you want sorted before you land:
- Buy online before you travel: Order from an international store and have the card shipped home. Check the shipping time, the network it runs on, and the coverage before you buy.
- Buy on arrival: Pick up a prepaid SIM card from a local operator at Ben Gurion Airport or a shop in the city.
- Go eSIM: if you have an eSIM phone (most phones today are eSIM), skip physical Israel SIM cards, and go digital.
Buying Israel SIM card for tourists before you fly means you’re connected the moment you land, and you can start using your cell phone in Israel instantly. The trade-off is shipping: a physical card has to reach you in time, so order early and confirm the network and payment options with the seller.
How much does an Israel SIM card cost?
The cheapest SIM card for Israel is about $15, and this price rises up to $50 for a prepaid plan, depending on the operator and how much data you want. HOT Mobile’s data-only card starts around $15, 019 Mobile’s tourist plans run $29 to $49, and Pelephone, Partner, and HOT Mobile offer larger 5G bundles with local minutes and SMS. Here’s how the four main operators compare, so you can pick the best Israel SIM card for tourists for yourself.
Pelephone Mobile
Pelephone is one of Israel’s main operators. Every prepaid plan runs 30 days and includes unlimited use of selected apps, which doesn’t count against your data. Here’s what each offers:
- 1000 GB: 149.9 NIS (~$41) – 5G, plus local minutes and SMS, with international calling as a paid add-on (70 NIS).
- 50 GB: 70 NIS (~$19) – data only.
- 200 GB: 150 NIS (~$41) – data only.
- 350 GB: 69.9 NIS (~$19) – 5G, plus 3,000 minutes and 1,500 SMS to Israeli numbers, with international calling as a paid add-on (30 NIS).
- 400 GB: 79.9 NIS (~$22) – 5G, plus local minutes and SMS, with international calling as a paid add-on (30 NIS).
- 500 GB: 99.9 NIS (~$27) – 5G, plus 3,000 minutes and 1,500 SMS to Israeli numbers, with international calling as a paid add-on (70 NIS).
019 Mobile
019 Mobile is an MVNO with three prepaid tourist plans. Each includes unlimited talk and text within Israel, unlimited landline calls to 40 countries, and a free SIM card for unlocked phones. Here’s what each offers:
- 100 GB: $49 – 30 days, data up to 4G LTE speed.
- 10 GB: $29 – 10 days, data up to 4G LTE speed.
- 30 GB: $39 – 30 days, data up to 4G LTE speed.
Partner (Bigtalk)
Partner sells prepaid cards under its Bigtalk brand, available as a SIM or eSIM with no commitment. All cards run 30 days and include minutes and SMS to Israeli numbers:
- 350 GB: 69.90 NIS (~$19) – 5G, 4,000 minutes, and 1,500 SMS, plus 30 NIS credit for international and Palestinian Authority calls.
- 350 GB: 74.90 NIS (~$20) – 5G, 5,000 minutes, and 1,500 SMS, plus 50 NIS credit for international and Palestinian Authority calls.
- 400 GB: 79.90 NIS (~$22) – 5G, 5,000 minutes, and 1,500 SMS, plus 60 NIS credit for international and Palestinian Authority calls.
- 550 GB: 99.90 NIS (~$27) – 5G, 5,000 minutes, and 1,500 SMS, plus 80 NIS credit for international and Palestinian Authority calls.
- 675 GB: 179.90 NIS (~$49) – 5G, 3,500 minutes, and 1,500 SMS; data delivered as 225 GB per 30 days, renewing every 30 days up to 90 days.
- 1,000 GB: 149.90 NIS (~$41) – 5G, includes CyberGuard browsing protection; no minutes shown on the card.
- 1,000 GB: 150 NIS (~$41) – 5G, 6,000 minutes, and 1,500 SMS, plus 150 NIS credit for international and Palestinian Authority calls.
- 1,350 GB: 359.90 NIS (~$97) – 5G, 3,500 minutes, and 1,500 SMS; data delivered as 225 GB per 30 days, renewing every 30 days up to 180 days.
HOT Mobile
HOT Mobile sells prepaid cards under its HOTALK brand, valid 30 days. Here’s what each offers:
- 250 GB: 64.90 NIS (~$18) – 3,000 minutes and 1,500 SMS in Israel, plus international-call credit.
- 300 GB: 69.90 NIS (~$19) – includes the NEXT TV app.
- 400 GB: 79.90 NIS (~$22) – 5G, NEXT TV app, plus international-call credit.
- 600 GB: 99.90 NIS (~$27) – 5G, NEXT TV app, plus international-call credit.
- 100 GB: 55 NIS (~$15) – data only.
Disclaimer: The data in this article is accurate as ofJuly 7, 2026, and is subject to change.
Digital SIM card for Israel for peace of mind
If your phone supports eSIM and you mainly need mobile internet in Israel, you can skip the physical card. A Holafly eSIM for Israel gives you unlimited data on 5G, 24/7 support, and hotspot sharing — buy it before you fly, activate it by QR code, and you’re online the moment you land. No shipping, no Hebrew-only sign-up.
Traveling for months or across several countries? Holafly Plans is a monthly eSIM subscription with 5G, in Unlimited and 25 GB tiers, that you can use as a hotspot as if you would with a pocket WiFi in Israel and cancel anytime.
Every Holafly eSIM also includes Always On — 1 GB of free monthly backup data in 70+ countries, there as a safety net if your main plan runs out, so you can still call a ride or book a flight.
Avoid excessive roaming fees
Don't get caught out by data roaming charges in Israel. Use local networks at local rates.
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FAQs about prepaid SIM cards for Israel
Yes, foreigners can buy aSIM card in Israel. Local operators like Pelephone, Partner, HOT Mobile, and the MVNO 019 Mobile sell prepaid SIM cards to visitors at Ben Gurion Airport and shops around the country. Bring your passport, since registration of your SIM for Israel is required, and expect much of the in-store information to be in Hebrew.
Yes. Israel has four main operators — Pelephone, Partner, Cellcom, and HOT Mobile — plus MVNOs like 019 Mobile, all of which offer Israel SIM card for tourists with data. You can buy a prepaid SIM card in Israel at the airport, at operator stores, or online before you fly.
Yes, Israel allows eSIM. Israeli networks support the technology, so a travel eSIM activates and connects as soon as you land. Check your phone is eSIM-compatible first, since some older devices don’t support it.
If you buy your SIM card from Holafly, you can contact their customer support team 24/7. All virtual SIM cards come with clear and comprehensive set-up instructions.
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