How to use your Israeli Pelephone SIM Card?

Using your Israeli Pelephone SIM Card If you purchased a Pelephone SIM card from us, refer to the instructions below for various topics, including making calls, accessing voicemail, texting, connecting to the internet, and more.
If you need further assistance or have any questions, first check our FAQ or Contact us.

Before your trip

Our Israeli SIM card is compatible with any GSM Unlocked phone. Before arriving in Israel, please contact your mobile carrier to confirm that your phone is unlocked. Also, ensure that the SIM PIN is DISABLED in your iPhone settings:

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USING YOUR PHONE NUMBERS

1. Local calls Making calls from Israel:
  • Calling a local number in Israel: Dial the 10-digit phone number without the Israel 972 country code. For example: 05x xxxxxxx
  • Calling an international number from Israel: Dial the Israel international access code 00, followed by your destination country code and the phone number. For example: 00-country code-number Calling Israel from a different country:
  • Calling a local Israeli number: Dial the country code followed by the phone number. For example: +972 5x xxxxxxx or 00972 5x xxxxxxx
  • **Your USA contacts can call you using the USA/Canada number assigned to your SIM card: They will dial your local USA/Canada phone number without any international prefixes, just as they would for a local call. This applies ONLY to packages for the USA/Canada: Use only the 00 prefix for international calls to avoid incurring additional charges.
2. International calls International Calling Options:

Please note that calling 1800 / 1900 numbers is not included in the plan and may incur charges.

Calling USA/Canada from Israel:

  • Dial the phone number using this format: 00 – country code – number
    For example, to call a USA/Canada number, dial: 00-1-1234567890

INTERNET TROUBLESHOOTING

Android users

Android users Internet Troubleshooting for Android users Usually, the SIM card will assign settings automatically. FOR ANY INTERNET PROBLEMS, FOLLOW THESE STEPS: CHECK MOBILE DATA: Settings → Data Usage (or Mobile Networks) → Ensure that “Mobile Data” (or “Data Enabled”) is ON
GET AUTOMATIC INTERNET SETTINGS CODE:
*Dial 9999 extension: 1
Or send a blank SMS to 9999, You will then receive the updated APN settings via SMS. Click on the link provided and follow the instructions.

OR MANUALLY DEFINE THE APN SETTINGS: Settings → More → Cellular / Mobile Networks → Access Points Name, then press the MENU or + button. Click: NEW APN and enter only the following settings: Name: Pelephone APN: internet.pelephone.net.il Username: pcl@3g Password: pcl SAVE it and then SELECT it. Do not modify any other settings.

iPhone users

iPhone users Internet Troubleshooting for iPhone users Usually, the SIM card will assign settings automatically. FOR ANY INTERNET PROBLEMS, FOLLOW THESE STEPS: CHECK MOBILE DATA: Settings → Cellular → Ensure that Cellular Data is ON
MANUALLY DEFINE THE APN SETTINGS: Settings → Cellular → Cellular Data Network → Access Points Name (APN), then press the MENU or + button.
Click: NEW APN and enter only the following settings: Name: Pelephone APN: internet.pelephone.net.il Username: pcl@3g Password: pcl SAVE it and then SELECT it. Do not modify any other settings.

IF THE INTERNET STILL DOESN’T CONNECT: Settings → General → Reset Press: RESET NETWORK SETTINGS

 

Voicemail

To access voicemail, dial: *151 The default password is: 1234* *If it’s not working, contact us, and we will reset it for you.

Using your SIM card

The SIM frame and packaging contain your PUK #. Please retain the SIM frame and packaging, as they may be required for customer service.

International Text Messages

 Our SIM Cards don’t support sending international text messages. We recommend using messaging apps like WhatsApp, Skype, etc., as alternatives.

Using WhatsApp: Download ‘WhatsApp’ before leaving your home country, and stay connected with all your ‘WhatsApp’ contacts after arriving in Israel. See our guide on how to use WhatsApp with our SIM cards.

Local Israeli Apps

If you register for Israeli apps or services (such as taxi or parking services) using our SIM cards, ensure that you disconnect and remove your personal information from the apps before leaving Israel. We will not be responsible for any charges incurred.