Choosing a mobile provider

Israel has a competitive mobile market. Prices have fallen a lot, and you can get a good plan for a modest monthly price. MAIN PROVIDERS • Partner, Cellcom, and Pelephone: The major networks, with wide coverage. • HOT Mobile and Golan Telecom: Popular for low prices. • 019 and Rami Levy Communications: Budget options that run on major networks. WHAT TO COMPARE • Monthly price and what happens after any promotional period • Data allowance, including abroad • Whether you can pay by foreign card or need an Israeli bank account • Contract length and cancellation terms • Coverage where you live and study TIPS • Ask friends at your school which provider works best in your neighborhood. • Choose a no-commitment plan if you are unsure how long you will stay. • Look for student or new-customer deals. • Read the fine print about what you owe when you cancel.