“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?

There are about 180 travel eSIM providers and more than 8900 prepaid data plans available in Israel, offering a wide variety of options to suit different needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Israel?

Unlimited data eSIM options are available from several providers in Israel. Key carriers such as Yesim, Roamify, Truely, abesteSIM, Bloomy eSIM, FairPlay and MTX Connect all offer plans with no data caps. Most of these plans cover a validity period from one to thirty days, and a few (for example, abesteSIM’s 15‑day range and MTX Connect’s 30‑day plan) have slightly shorter or fixed durations. Although the data is technically unlimited, network operators usually implement speed throttling after a certain usage threshold, so speeds may reduce during heavy traffic. Prices for these unlimited packages vary widely, ranging roughly from $3.58 to $105.00 USD depending on the provider and the validity chosen.

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?

Travel eSIM plans that provide a phone number and SMS capability for Israel are available from several providers. Among the most common are Airalo, which offers the Annatel+ family of eSIMs with +972 dialing code and full inbound and outbound voice and SMS support; JamboSim, which sells “eSIM Israel” packages with a local +972 number that supports outbound calls and SMS; Airhub, which supplies Israel‑specific data plans that include a local +972 number with inbound and outbound voice and SMS; and RedEx eSIM, whose +972 packages also give a local number with full telephony and SMS functions. Other providers such as Israel 10 GB, 20 GB, and 50 GB plans from Airhub also use the +972 dialing code and provide similar services.

Some plans list a dialing code of +1, which is the United States code and not a local Israeli number, so those eSIMs give a foreign number rather than a local one. Overall, the above providers offer plans that start around $5–$10 USD for a few days of data and include both call and SMS capabilities. Prices and validity periods vary, but the listed packages cover short‑term coverage from a few days up to a month or more, with data limits ranging from 1 GB to 20 GB.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Aug 1, 2026