Guides
Everything you need to know about staying connected in Israel
Beyond the basic eSIM comparison — deeper guides for families, gap-year students, and anyone who wants to really understand how phones work in Israel.
Families
What do I do with my kids' cellphone plan while they're in Israel?
Your kid is going to Israel for a year — or you're sending them for the summer. What happens to their US number? Do they need an Israeli number? What's the cheapest way to keep them reachable?
Read guide →Fundamentals
Everything you wanted to know about phone numbers but were afraid to ask
What actually is a phone number? Why do eSIMs sometimes not include one? How do Israeli numbers work? A plain-English breakdown for non-technical people.
Read guide →Your device
Lock and key — what is an unlocked cell phone?
Before any SIM or eSIM works in Israel, your phone has to be unlocked. Here's what that means, how to check, and how to unlock it if it isn't.
Read guide →Gap year
Planning for their gap year — and your visit
A complete phone and connectivity guide for gap-year students in Israel, and for parents planning to visit. What to set up before they leave, what to sort out once they're there.
Read guide →Gap year
Essential apps for living in Israel
The apps gap-year students and long-stay visitors actually need — navigation, transit, food delivery, payments, news, and more.
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