Free eSIM for Israel 
3 GB of free mobile data across Israel — from Ben Gurion Airport to the Old City of Jerusalem, the Tel Aviv beachfront and the Dead Sea. Activate in under two minutes. No credit card charge, no hostel-counter SIM, no roaming bill from your home carrier.
Free for new users · Credit card for identity verification only — never charged · Valid 3 days
Why an eSIM beats an Israeli prepaid SIM
Israeli operators — Cellcom, Partner (ex-Orange), Pelephone, HOT Mobile — all require a passport and a Teudat Zehut or tourist registration for prepaid SIMs. Most kiosks at Ben Gurion charge tourist-premium prices: around ₪80–150 (€20–40) for a week of data. A 99esim eSIM skips the queue at the arrivals hall entirely — install on the plane, connect automatically as you roll up to passport control. Signal is strong nationwide and handoff behaviour around Shabbat shutdowns is invisible to your phone.
- No passport scan at a Cellcom or Partner kiosk in arrivals
- Works through Shabbat — mobile networks stay up 24/7
- Covers West Bank crossings (network hands off cleanly)
- 3 GB covers a week-long Jerusalem + Tel Aviv + Dead Sea itinerary
How Israeli networks treat 99esim
Israel has one of the most competitive mobile markets in the world, with four major operators and aggressive 5G rollout. 99esim routes preferentially through Cellcom, the largest by subscribers, with automatic fallback to Partner and Pelephone. 5G SA is live across Tel Aviv metro, Jerusalem, Haifa and the coastal plain. Dead Sea coverage is excellent at the shoreline but geographic features below sea level create some dead zones further inland.
Arriving at an Israeli airport
Ben Gurion is the main gateway — modern, fast, and fully 5G-covered. Ramon Airport serves Eilat and the south. Sde Dov in Tel Aviv closed in 2019. Your eSIM connects the moment your plane touches down.
All arrivals via Terminal 3. Israel Railways train to Tel Aviv Savidor (~18 min) keeps 5G throughout. Your eSIM is already on the Cellcom network before you reach baggage belt.
Replaced both Ovda and the old Eilat airport. Gateway to Red Sea diving and the Negev. 4G reliable in the terminal and on the Route 90 shuttle south to Eilat (30 min).
Small domestic airport, some Cyprus flights. Full 4G in the compact terminal and immediate rail/bus connections to Haifa centre.
Where your free eSIM works best
What 3 GB covers in Israel
Israel is a navigation-heavy country — Old City alleys, desert roads, and app-driven daily life (Waze was invented here, and almost everything is app-native). 3 GB handles a week of typical travel use comfortably.
Israel-specific travel tips
Shabbat doesn't shut down your eSIM
From Friday sunset to Saturday sunset, Israeli public transport, most shops and some restaurants close for Shabbat. Mobile networks keep running 24/7 — your eSIM works normally. You'll lean on Gett/Yango rides and Arab-owned cafés (especially in Jaffa and Haifa) that stay open.
Dead Sea literal dead zones
The Dead Sea is the lowest point on land (-430m). Most shoreline resorts have reliable 4G, but driving deeper into the Judean Desert on Route 90, signal can drop for 10–20 km stretches. Download offline maps before heading toward Masada or Ein Bokek.
West Bank network handoff
If you cross into the West Bank (Bethlehem, Ramallah, Jericho), your phone may hand off between Israeli operators and Palestinian operators (Jawwal, Wataniya). Your 99esim handles this transparently, but speeds can vary. Standard checkpoint travel keeps you on Israeli 4G throughout.
Jerusalem Old City
The Old City's four quarters (Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Armenian) all have solid 4G on the rooftops and main alleys. Deeper in the Arab Souq signal can thin briefly. Pelephone tends to have the best indoor coverage at holy sites.
Ramon Crater and Negev
Mitzpe Ramon and the Makhtesh Ramon crater have 4G at the visitor centre and town, thinning sharply as you descend into the crater. Satellite messaging apps (iPhone 14+) are useful as a fallback if you're desert-hiking alone.
Travelers who used 99esim in Israel
"Landed at TLV for a two-week trip — Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Galilee. eSIM connected on the plane. Signal was perfect everywhere except a stretch of desert near Masada."
"Ran the Jerusalem Marathon and tracked it on my eSIM through the Old City. Zero drops between the Jewish and Armenian quarters."
"Dove in Eilat for a week. 4G on the beach, 5G in town, phone ready to go when I surfaced every day. No SIM hassle at the airport."
Frequently asked — Israel edition
Does the eSIM work at Ben Gurion immediately?
Yes. Ben Gurion has full 5G throughout Terminal 3, and your 99esim connects to Cellcom the instant you disable airplane mode. WhatsApp messages, Gett rides and your Israel Railways train ticket all work before you reach baggage claim.
Will it work during Shabbat?
Absolutely. Israeli mobile networks run continuously 24/7/365 including Shabbat and all religious holidays. The Shabbat closures affect public transport, many shops, and some government services — not telecom.
Does my eSIM work in the West Bank or East Jerusalem?
In East Jerusalem and most Israeli-controlled West Bank areas, yes — you'll stay on Israeli networks. In Palestinian Authority areas (Bethlehem, Ramallah central) your phone may hand off to Jawwal or Wataniya. Signal quality varies but WhatsApp and maps generally work throughout.
Is there coverage at Masada and the Dead Sea?
Yes at Masada visitor centre, cable car, and Ein Bokek beach resorts. Signal thins in pockets of Route 90 between tourist sites — download offline maps for the Judean Desert stretch.
Can I use the eSIM in Eilat for Red Sea diving?
Yes. Eilat has strong 4G across the beachfront, Coral Beach reserve, and dolphin reef. Underwater you're obviously offline — stop your dive computer uploads until you surface.
What if my 3 GB runs out mid-trip?
Top up in the 99esim app in seconds. Israel top-ups start at €2.99 for 1 GB. Café WiFi is widespread in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as a backup — most chains (Arcaffe, Cofix, Landwer) offer free WiFi.
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