| SIM Card Purchase for Israel |
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Cellular Abroad SIM Card for Israel
A Israeli Prepaid SIM Card, together with a tri-band unlocked GSM cell phone, will allow you not only to have a local cell phone number for Israel but also to pay local rates - and without a contract. The rates are extremely advantageous and even include unlimited FREE incoming calls from anywhere in the world. For your next trip to Israel, make sure to purchase a prepaid SIM card.
Whether you are headed to Jeruslam or Tel Aviv; an Israeli SIM card from Cellular Abroad will help you keep in touch all over the country.
Information and Talk Rates Chart
| Key Features |
- Local Israeli cell phone number
- Unlimited FREE incoming calls from anywhere
- Voicemail
- SMS Text Messaging
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| Initial Credit |
40 NIS
2 hrs International*
or
30 mins = Domestic |
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| Domestic Talk Rates |
Free incoming
1.20 NIS |
| International Talk Rates |
Free incoming
0.29 NIS* |
| Text / SMS Rates |
Free incoming
$0.17 USD Domestic
$0.28 USD International |
| Internet/Data Rates |
4 NIS per MB
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*2 hrs with the rate of 0.29 NIS per minute using the Israel dialing code '*313' before making an international call
*You can find more detailed information on rates and charges here.
Detailed Features
- Unlimited FREE incoming calls!
- Low rates within Israel – app. $0.32 per minute
- International calls to the US and Europe, app. $0.08 per minute
- An Orange Israel SIM card and cellular phone number
- Complete with FREE airtime worth 40 NIS (New Israeli Shekels), which is approximately $11.00 USD. That's about 2 hrs of calls to the US or 30 minutes within Israel to get you started
- Easy to add more talk time, with vouchers sold at convenience outlets throughout Israel
- Calls charged by the second
- Voicemail
- No yearly contract, monthly charges or credit check
Your Israel SIM Card Cell Phone Number:
Your cellular phone number for Israel is easily found on your Prepaid Israel SIM Card package. It's a 10-digit number on a bar-coded label and starts with "0".
Activating your service:
In most cases, Cellular Abroad has activated your service for you; all you need to do is turn your phone on once you arrive in Israel and start making calls. Please let us know if you do not plan on using your Israel SIM within 2 months of purchasing it.
Checking you Voicemail
To check your voicemail dial *151 and press the SEND key. your default pin number is 1111#. To change the language of your voicemail, dial *159 SEND and select option 2 for English
Checking Your Credit
You can check your account balance anytime, all you have to do is:
- Dial *111 and press the SEND key (this is toll-free, 24/7 call)
- Press 3 for English, then 1 to hear your balance.
- Follow voice instructions
Adding Talk Time:
You can easily add more call time to your Israel Prepaid SIM Card. With 60 NIS recharge codes from Cellular Abroad, you can order more prepaid talk time with your order, before you leave on your trip; order via phone from abroad, through the web or even by relaying a request through a pre-designated contact in North America. Recharge Cellcom MasterTalk ™ cards may also be purchased in denominations of 60, 75, 100 and 200 NIS at cellular
stores, convenience stores and most post offices.
Additional Big Talk™ cards may be purchased in denominations of 80, 100, 150 and 200 NIS at cellular stores, convenience stores and the post office. Even if you have zero credits you will still be able to receive calls since incoming calls are always free.
Once you have purchased a recharge card, simply follow these easy instructions:
- Dial *111 and press the SEND key (this is toll-free, 24/7 call)
- Press 3 for English, then 2 to add more talk time.
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Follow the voice instructions to enter your card number and password number, both located on the refill card.
You can also purchase additional time directly from us below::
Detailed Rates:
Rates are expressed in New Israeli Shekels (NIS) and are per-minute charges. For up-to-date currency exchange rates, use the Currency Converter.
| Domestic |
In US Dollars (approx. value) |
In Israeli Currency |
| Landlines and Other Cell phones |
$0.32 USD per min. |
0.79 NIS per min. |
| International |
In US Dollars (approx. value) |
In Israeli Currency |
| USA, Canada and Europe |
$0.08 USD per min. |
0.29 NIS per min. |
Service Life:
You must recharge your card at least once every 12 months to retain your
cellular service and at least once every 3 months or you will forfeit your
credit.
Multi-Country Travel
You can also purchase other SIM cards as well for other countries to where you may be traveling. (This option is good for those planning on doing a lot of local calling.) We also offer an international roaming National Geographic Talk Abroad™ SIM Card that is convenient for travel to multiple countries. (This option is useful for those wanting a single number for use in multiple countries and who will be making more calls back home than locally.) |