Like most questions, the answer to the question “Do you need a smartphone in Israel?” is “It depends.” Many tourists only need a phone to call and text family and friends in Israel. For them, a smartphone is overkill. But if you are renting a car or want to stay in touch with friends and colleagues overseas, you will want a smartphone on your trip. Here are some of the advantages of having a smartphone in Israel:
- GPS: If you plan on renting a car, you will want to use an app like Waze to help you get around. Nothing is more frustrating than getting lost in a foreign country and losing valuable time looking for your destination.
- E-mail: If you want to stay in touch with the office, e-mail on your phone is the best solution. You can quickly answer important e-mails any time of the day and won’t need to pay extra fees for wi-fi at your hotel.
- Social networks: If you like to stay in touch with people through Facebook and Twitter, you won’t want to be away from them for the duration of your trip. Having a smartphone will allow you to easily share your trip with your networks by posting photos in real time.
- Google: When you’re away from home, you need to look up a lot of information. You may want to find a restaurant near you or find out about an attraction. Even if you’ve planned your itinerary down to the minute, plans may change suddenly (stormy weather or a friend canceling on you). Internet access allows you to quickly substitute another activity.
- Skype: If you will need to make a lot of overseas phone calls, Skype can be a great way to save money on international conversations.
If you’re unsure what type of phone you want on your vacation to Israel, contact NES Mobile representatives for help.