Can I use WhatsApp to talk and text the same way I do with my regular home number?

Yes,

After you land in Israel:
Insert your Israeli SIM card and switch on your phone.

The phone will automatically connect to the Cellular network.

Once this connects, open WhatsApp.

A message will appear saying “Carrier Changed, Mobile network changed. Do you want to register with a new phone number?”

For this above message:
DONT change the number.
DO select: KEEP (your own number)

Now you are connected and you have the same contacts and groups even though you are using a different SIM card.

Click here to watch our tutorial video.