kizzy Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 I'm with giffgaff but they don't cover Israel. Last time I was there it cost me a few quid. So I checked up with Vodafone, EE etc and Israel is not part of usual EU roaming packages. The network Three includes Israel, so I got a one month contract with them for £16. You just sign up then cancel the next day. This gives 4GB data & unlimited calls & txts to any number back home or your mates mobiles. Maybe save a few heafty bills when you get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan_McCole Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Just be a case of switching mine off for 5 days and hoping the other half doesn't think I've been kidnapped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 I use the Vodafone world traveler. £6 per day, take your deal with you to Israel. £18 for the three days. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoopyhill Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I'm with O2 and they want £2 a min to send or receive calls, texts are 50p but free to receive so it looks like Wifi and Whatsapp for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, snoopyhill said: I'm with O2 and they want £2 a min to send or receive calls, texts are 50p but free to receive so it looks like Wifi and Whatsapp for me. They must have a better product than that. Are you contract or pay as you go? Like I said, most phone companies now have a £5 to £6 charge and you take your contract and allowances with you. J EDIT - Just checked, o2 are shit. They do indeed rinse you in Israel. Like you said, it’s the old days for you, Wi-fi only. Be warned, WhatsApp uses data. If you don’t want a horror show of a bill, I’d knock roaming off for the duration. J Edited September 30, 2018 by Bristolhibby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoopyhill Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 13 minutes ago, Bristolhibby said: They must have a better product than that. Are you contract or pay as you go? Like I said, most phone companies now have a £5 to £6 charge and you take your contract and allowances with you. J EDIT - Just checked, o2 are shit. They do indeed rinse you in Israel. Like you said, it’s the old days for you, Wi-fi only. Be warned, WhatsApp uses data. If you don’t want a horror show of a bill, I’d knock roaming off for the duration. J I'll be switching off voicemail as well... I checked 3's website (thanks Kizzy) and they offer a PAYG option for £10 you get 1Gb data, 3000 mins calls and text which includes their Go Roam option that covers Israel https://www.three.co.uk/Store/SIM/Pay_As_You_Go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, snoopyhill said: I'll be switching off voicemail as well... I checked 3's website (thanks Kizzy) and they offer a PAYG option for £10 you get 1Gb data, 3000 mins calls and text which includes their Go Roam option that covers Israel https://www.three.co.uk/Store/SIM/Pay_As_You_Go I went into O2 shop and they told me to turn on airplane mode as soon as I get on the plane. Then just put WiFi on whilst still on airplane for duration of trip. Data roaming isn’t enough as as soon as your phone links to a network and receives emails or iMessages, even if you don’t open them, you’re charged a daily rate of £5.95. I thought of kizzy’s suggestion but as my phone is O2 I think it’s locked to them and a bit of a pain to unlock and put a 3 sim in. Talking pish, for for a change, on O2 site it looks easy to unlock phone. Visit to 3 tomorrow and tell them kizzy sent me. 👍🏻👍🏻😁 Edited September 30, 2018 by G-Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malky24a Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) I managed to sort it today. You need an unlocked phone, a pay as you go SIM card for 3, you can get them from Poundland. Phone them up, 333 and explain what you need. You can then pay £10 minimum or upwards in multiples of £5 and your sorted. I’ve done £20 for 12g data, 3000 texts and minutes. You can’t phone Israeli numbers unless you put some money in a different account and the rates are extortionate, but it’s fine for keeping in touch with uk numbers, if they’re in Israel. Edited September 30, 2018 by Malky24a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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