“Title: WARNING: 100GB Plan Blocked After 25GB Use – Stay Away

I purchased Airhub's 100GB plan specifically for its advertised data allowance. However, after using only ~25GB in a few days (only 25% of the plan), the service was permanently blocked.

I spent 11 days emailing support, only for them to finally admit:

"Please note that your eSIM has been temporarily suspended due to abnormal data usage within a very short period of time, as detected by the network. This action is taken automatically to prevent unusual or excessive usage."

Selling a 100GB plan and then blocking it for "abnormal usage" at 25GB is deceptive. They have refused to reactivate the line or offer any refund for the 75GB of data I never received. Do not trust their advertised data limits. ”

TravelerReview99

May 1, 2026

eSIMX Israel

“10GB for 7 day ESim. Seemed to work fine at first in Haifa area, albeit with signal strength coming and going. When I moved to Tel Aviv area, the ESim stopped connecting to the network entirely. Support (via e-mail) were unable to resolve the issue, so they offered to refund me but I have yet to receive it”

C

Dec 9, 2025

BNESIM Israel

“I wish I could give ZERO stars !!!
Highly recommend NOT to buy from them

I purchased a local number from BENSIM and was planning to also but an esim. They charged my credit card immediately but NEVER DELIVERED. Trying to contact support they only brushed me off and for almost a month promised a refund that never happened.
My recommendation is to stay away from BENSIM because either this is a fraud or they are simply not delivering what you buy”

YB

Jan 11, 2023

Israel Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Israel

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

Approximately 140 travel eSIM brands provide services in Israel, with around 6, 000 prepaid data plans available. The wide variety of options makes it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Israel?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for Israel are available from several international providers. The main options include Billion Connect, abesteSIM, Roamify, Truely, Yesim, FairPlay, and MTX Connect. Each of these offers unlimited data with validity periods ranging from 1 day to 30 days, though MTX Connect is a single 30‑day option. All of the plans allow tethering, but speed may be throttled once data usage reaches a certain threshold; abesteSIM additionally specifies a reduced speed to 128 kbps after throttling. Prices for the available unlimited data plans span from roughly $2 for the lowest‑priced option to about $63 for the premium offerings, giving travelers flexibility to choose based on budget and desired validity.

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

In Israel, the primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) providing infrastructure for travel eSIMs are:

Cellcom: Established in 1994, Cellcom is Israel's largest mobile operator, offering extensive 4G and 5G coverage nationwide.
Partner Communications: Also known as Partner, this operator provides comprehensive 4G and 5G services across Israel.
Pelephone: As Israel's first mobile network operator, Pelephone offers widespread 4G and 5G coverage throughout the country.
Hot Mobile: A subsidiary of Hot Telecommunication Systems, Hot Mobile provides 4G services and is expanding its 5G network.

Additionally, Israel hosts several Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), such as Rami Levy Communications and Golan Telecom. These MVNOs lease network access from major carriers to offer mobile services. However, most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure of the primary MNOs rather than MVNOs.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Israel?

Yes, travel eSIMs that include a phone number and SMS support for Israel are available. Providers such as GlobaleSIM, Airalo, JamboSim, Roamify, Orange Travel, Airhub and others offer these plans. The phone numbers use either Israel’s dialing code +972, which gives a local number, or foreign codes such as +1, +33, or +44, meaning the number is from another country. All the listed plans provide outbound voice and SMS, while most also support inbound calls and SMS; some, like GlobaleSIM and JamboSim, grant only inbound voice or only outbound SMS.

Prices for these plans start at roughly $4.50 for a 1‑GB data package and can go up to about $105 for a 20‑GB plan valid for a year. Validity periods range from 7 days to 365 days, with many of the above providers offering monthly data bundles. These options allow travelers to keep a working phone number and SMS capability while using data in Israel.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: May 22, 2026