Cellcom, Partner and Pelephone cover cities and Highway 6 on 4G and 5G; Negev desert trails, Golan heights backroads and West Bank crossing areas follow separate coverage patterns. Jerusalem stone valleys can weaken GPS briefly. When you use NXTL in Israel, your phone attaches to local networks such as Hot Mobile, Pelephone, Partner; the live table on this page is the current list.
Prepaid SIMs are sold at the airport and mall kiosks with passport registration. Plans often include a local number needed for domestic services and some apps. NXTL is the lower-friction option for most visitors to Israel. You are not shopping for a SIM in Tel Aviv after a long flight — the eSIM is already on your phone, billed pay-as-you-go, with credit that carries to your next destination.
Setup takes minutes at home. For Israel, install NXTL while you still have reliable Wi-Fi, keep your home line active for calls and bank texts, and switch on eSIM data when you land (for example via Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)) so you can navigate straight to Tel Aviv. Top up later if you need more; unused balance stays yours.
The reason travellers choose NXTL for Israel — and for trips that do not stop there — is continuity. One eSIM, pay-as-you-go pricing, no expiry, and no new SIM when you leave Tel Aviv for the next country. Your leftover credit is still waiting.
Crossing into Palestinian cities for Bethlehem day trips may switch your roaming profile depending on your plan. That is where NXTL helps in Israel: one eSIM ready before you arrive, billed only for the data you actually use.
