Israel eSIM

Yes, hotspot is fully supported on eSIM Cards in Israel plans. If you're travelling with someone whose phone doesn't have its own data plan — or you need internet on a laptop while you're out — you can share the connection the same way you would with any mobile data plan.

Both. Current eSIM Israel plans from eSIM Cards include 4G coverage across the country, with 5G available in areas where the local network infrastructure supports it.

It's actually one of the cleaner use cases for iPhone eSIM. iPhones from the XS model (2018) onwards support eSIM natively, and more recent models — particularly from iPhone 14 onwards in some markets — are eSIM-only. The setup process on iOS is straightforward: go to Settings, then Cellular or Mobile Data, tap Add eSIM, and scan the QR code.

That's one of the clearest practical advantages. Ben Gurion International is a busy airport, and the SIM counters — when they're open — can have a wait, especially after long-haul arrivals. With your esim for Israel already installed before you fly, you walk out of baggage reclaim with data already working.

This usually comes down to one of two things. First, check that data roaming is switched on in your cellular settings — without it, the signal shows, but data won't flow. Second, make sure the Israel eSIM is set as your active data line if your phone is running dual SIM. If both are fine and it's still not working, reach out to our support team directly.

Yes, that's exactly what it's designed for. The esim plan covers the country as a whole, not specific cities. Travelling from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, up to Haifa, or down to Eilat — the plan follows you. Signal strength can vary in more remote areas, but the major routes and tourist destinations are well covered.

An eSIM profile is tied to one device — the phone it was installed on. You can't run the same plan across two handsets simultaneously. That said, if you want to get data to a second device like a tablet or laptop, the hotspot feature handles that. Enable it on the phone running the eSIM plan and connect the other device over WiFi.

Genuinely, yes. There's very little that can go wrong with the process — you buy the plan, receive a QR code, scan it, and it works. There's no physical SIM to lose, no contract to get stuck in, and no surprise charges at the end of the trip. If something does go wrong, support is available around the clock.

For data, absolutely. The plan handles browsing, Google Maps, WhatsApp, video calls, and anything else that runs on mobile data. If you also need to receive calls on a local number, that's a separate consideration — the eSIM plans are data-only, so calls would go through your home SIM or via apps like WhatsApp and FaceTime.

Most flagship phones released from 2019 onwards support eSIM. On the Apple side, that's iPhone XS and newer. Samsung Galaxy S and Z series from 2020 onwards are compatible, as are Google Pixel 3 and above. A number of other Android manufacturers — Motorola, Sony, OnePlus — have added eSIM support to their recent models too.