It seems like every day someone is asking whether it’s possible to use an American cell phone in Israel. The short answer is: maybe. If you are the owner of an unlocked GSM phone, you don’t need to rent a cell phone for your stay in Israel. Bring your phone with you and rent an Israel SIM card to use during your vacation.
The main advantage of renting a SIM card for your existing phone is that you don’t have to learn how to use a new phone. All your apps, contacts and other information are already set up. All you have to do is slip in a new SIM card (making sure not to lose your permanent one) and you are good to go!
How do you know if you have an unlocked phone? You can check with your cell phone provider or experiment with inserting a friend’s SIM card into your phone and then trying to make a call. Some providers will unlock your phone for the duration of your trip abroad.
Once you have determined that your phone is unlocked, choose whichever plan you want – voice only, or voice, text and data. When checking out, choose the option to rent a SIM card only. Nes Mobile will deliver your SIM card either in the US or as soon as you arrive in Israel. Nothing could be simpler!
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