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Updated Sep 2026

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Compare eSIMs for Israel 2026

Compare 3,059 plans from 31 providers

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Which mobile networks you get in Israel

Hot Mobile is the network named most often by eSIM providers in Israel, so for most plans the radio choice is effectively settled before you choose a product. Pelephone and Cellcom are the other prominent names, while PHI Networks, Annatel and Partner are the less frequently listed alternatives to investigate. The six-network list looks broad, but network names are not necessarily six independent corporate choices: the named entities include Hot Mobile Ltd., Pelephone Communications Ltd., Cellcom Israel Ltd., PHI Networks, LB Annatel Ltd. and Partner Communications Company Ltd.

  • Hot MobileBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Hot Mobile Ltd.

    17 of 19 providers

    AbestESIM, MicroESIM, Roamix, Esimatic, and AirPlans +12 more

  • PelephoneBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Pelephone Communications Ltd.

    16 of 19 providers

    AbestESIM, MicroESIM, Roamix, Esimatic, and iroamly +11 more

  • CellcomBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Cellcom Israel Ltd.

    14 of 19 providers

    iroamly, Roamix, eSimCard, AbestESIM, and JamboSIM +9 more

  • PHI NetworksBest stated technology: 5G

    6 of 19 providers

    Roamix, PuraSIM, Always Mobile, eSimHero, and RedteaGo +1 more
Show 2 more networks

  • AnnatelBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by LB Annatel Ltd.

    4 of 19 providers

    JamboSIM, AirPlans, LightSIM, and Simsima

  • PartnerBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Partner Communications Company Ltd.

    1 of 19 providers

    AbestESIM

Where your data comes out in Israel

Only two of the six providers break out locally; the others route via the UK, Poland, Singapore or the US, so provider choice decides both latency and apparent location. The typical estimated round trip to Israeli services is about 74ms, rising to about 157ms via the furthest US gateway. That adds responsiveness delay, not a download-speed limit, while a foreign IP can make a local banking app refuse access or switch streaming catalogues. A local breakout gives you an Israeli IP and normal local-app behaviour.

Where each provider breaks out, nearest first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

200 ms
  • RoamixRoamixFlag of Israel~20 ms
  • EsimaticEsimaticFlag of Israel~20 ms
  • Always MobileAlways MobileFlag of United Kingdom~72 ms
  • AirHubAirHubFlag of Poland~74 ms
  • AbestESIMAbestESIMFlag of Singapore~135 ms
  • GigSkyGigSkyFlag of United States of America~157 ms

What eSIM data costs in Israel

A gigabyte of data on a Israel eSIM typically costs $1.02 today — 42% less than the $1.77 it cost in December 2025, over which time the number of plans we compare for Israel went from 1,398 to 3,059.

That undercuts the $1.23 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track, and leaves Israel ranked 90 of them, counting from the cheapest. It has never been cheaper: $1.02 in September 2026 is the lowest figure we have recorded for Israel.

Every figure here is the lower quartile of the plans in our catalogue that month — the cheaper end of what was actually on sale, rather than an average pulled up by a handful of premium plans.

  • Israel$1.02
  • All destinations$1.23
Typical per GB
$1.02down 42% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$0.87down 2% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
3,059up 1,661 since Dec 2025
Providers
31up 9 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 10 months
September 2026$1.02down 18% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.87up 12% on the previous monthTypical per day3,059up 22% on the previous monthPlans31up 4 on the previous monthProviders
August 2026$1.25down 20% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.78down 5% on the previous monthTypical per day2,509up 10% on the previous monthPlans27up 4 on the previous monthProviders
July 2026$1.57up 26% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.82up 6% on the previous monthTypical per day2,274Plans23down 1 on the previous monthProviders
June 2026$1.25down 23% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.77down 6% on the previous monthTypical per day2,277up 3% on the previous monthPlans24Providers
May 2026$1.62up 4% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.82down 2% on the previous monthTypical per day2,204up 10% on the previous monthPlans24up 1 on the previous monthProviders
April 2026$1.56down 8% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.84up 2% on the previous monthTypical per day2,001up 13% on the previous monthPlans23up 1 on the previous monthProviders
March 2026$1.70up 36% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.82down 18% on the previous monthTypical per day1,770down 49% on the previous monthPlans22Providers
February 2026$1.25down 43% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.00up 20% on the previous monthTypical per day3,479up 192% on the previous monthPlans22Providers
January 2026$2.18up 23% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.83down 7% on the previous monthTypical per day1,192down 15% on the previous monthPlans22Providers
December 2025$1.77Typical per GB$0.89Typical per day1,398Plans22Providers

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for Israel

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Israel, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

Hot Mobile, Pelephone, Cellcom and PHI Networks are the local network names behind a crowded travel eSIM market in Israel. Most major travel eSIM brands sell plans for the country, with AbestESIM, AirHub, MicroESIM, Roamix, iroamly and Esimatic carrying particularly deep catalogues here. That breadth does not make the choice straightforward: plans can differ substantially in their data allowance, validity and what happens after the included data is used. The useful comparison is therefore between the terms of the individual plans, rather than simply choosing the most recognisable provider.

What are the mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Israel?

Hot Mobile, Pelephone, Cellcom and PHI Networks are the local operators named in providers’ published information for Israel. Different eSIM providers publish different operator lists, so the network you use is tied to the eSIM you choose rather than normally being selected by you after arrival. The relevant operator list should therefore be available before purchase. These names reflect what providers disclose, not an independent measurement of signal strength or coverage.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Israel?

Free data does appear in the Israel market, but only as a small introductory allowance rather than a trip-ready plan. It is typically limited to one per customer and may require signing up with the provider, with speed restrictions possible. That makes it useful for getting online briefly after arrival or checking compatibility, not for normal holiday use. Most major eSIM sellers cover Israel, so the zero-priced listing is an exception within a broad paid catalogue, not the standard offer.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Israel?

Unlimited options are listed for Israel, and they are fairly widespread across the market. In practice, data continues after the included full-speed quota has been used, but at a reduced speed; some plans restore faster use each day, while others remain slowed for the rest of the validity period. Check the full-speed allowance, reset pattern and reduced speed before buying, since an “unlimited” label alone tells you little.

eSIM Providers for Israel

Hot Mobile and Pelephone feature prominently in the network mix, with Cellcom and PHI Networks also listed across local eSIM offers. Most of the country’s network choice is represented, and only a few providers state just one operator; ESIM.DOG reaches the widest selection. An eSIM listing several networks gives you another operator to use if one is weaker in a particular area, making that option especially useful for itineraries covering rural districts or several regions.

26 providers sell eSIMs for Israel. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.