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ISRAEL ESIM FAQ
Everything clear before you connect
Which eSIM for Israel is right for me?
Annatel, from Airalo, includes a local number and, according to its product page, is data only with the option to add calls and SMS, on the Annatel 5G network, with per-GB plans and unlimited hotspot; it is not rechargeable.
DesertLink, from Telefonía_MX, if you want a data-only eSIM on the Annatel 5G network, with per-GB plans, unlimited hotspot and recharge.
If your route includes more countries in Asia, a regional eSIM in eSIM for Asia. If you still have questions, Lia can help you choose.
Does it include a local number, calls or SMS?
Yes. Annatel includes a local number. According to its product page, it is data only with the option to add calls and SMS, and it has an unlimited hotspot.
DesertLink is data only and do not include a local number.
How do I choose a per-GB plan?
The eSIMs in this collection offer per-GB plans, according to their product pages. On unlimited plans from Annatel with a daily high-speed allowance, once you use it you keep browsing at 384 Kbps until the next reset.
A per-GB plan is a better fit if your trip is long or you watch little video. Choose on each product page the plan that matches your days.
How much data do I need for my trip to Israel?
For maps and messages over a few days, a small per-GB plan is usually enough. If you use social media and some video, a larger plan or an unlimited plan is a better fit, if the product page offers one. If you upload photos or video every day, unlimited is the more comfortable option when it is available.
Each product page lists the plans and their validity. If you still have questions, Lia can help you choose.
Which network does it use, and is there 5G?
Annatel connects to Annatel with 5G; DesertLink connects to Annatel with 5G. 5G depends on local coverage and on your phone being compatible; if 5G is not available, the network offers 4G where it is present.
It covers Israel, including cities such as Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa, according to the product pages.
Can I recharge if I stay longer?
DesertLink is rechargeable: when the validity ends you can recharge from the link in your delivery email; you have up to 60 days to do so before the eSIM is deactivated.
Annatel is not rechargeable: when the days or the data run out you buy a new eSIM. If your trip is long, choose a longer plan from the start.
When do I install my eSIM and how do I receive it?
You receive the QR instantly. Install it before you travel, on Wi-Fi: up to 90 days ahead with Annatel and up to 60 days ahead with DesertLink. Installing does not start the validity; the days count from the first connection to a network in Israel.
Your usual SIM can stay in the phone.
Does it work if I also go to a country near Israel?
No. These eSIMs cover Israel only.
If you also go to eSIM for Jordan, eSIM for United Arab Emirates and eSIM for Saudi Arabia, see those collections. If your route crosses more countries, see the regional eSIMs in eSIM for Asia.
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