City in Jerusalem District, Israel

Internet in Jerusalem: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

281 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Jerusalem?

Median fixed broadband in Israel is 281 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-03). Good wifi in cafés and coworking spaces; reception can drop in thick-walled Old City buildings.

Getting online in Jerusalem

	Details
Home fibre	Fibre from Bezeq, Partner and HOT in most buildings; around 100–180 ILS a month.
Cafés and coworking	Good wifi in cafés and coworking spaces; reception can drop in thick-walled Old City buildings.
Tourist SIM	Prepaid SIMs and eSIMs from carrier shops and convenience stores; passport needed. Airport kiosks cost more.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	Partner, Cellcom, Pelephone, Golan Telecom
Monthly data plan	₪40–100 ($13–33)

Coworking in Jerusalem

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in Middle East

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
United Arab Emirates	385 Mbps	645 Mbps
Israel	281 Mbps	66 Mbps
Kuwait	230 Mbps	373 Mbps
Qatar	212 Mbps	576 Mbps
Jordan	194 Mbps	46 Mbps
Saudi Arabia	168 Mbps	227 Mbps
Bahrain	146 Mbps	275 Mbps
Oman	96 Mbps	170 Mbps
Palestine	85 Mbps	—
Turkey	83 Mbps	171 Mbps
Iraq	50 Mbps	72 Mbps
Lebanon	22 Mbps	37 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Jerusalem?

Which SIM card should I get in Jerusalem?

Prepaid SIMs and eSIMs from carrier shops and convenience stores; passport needed. Airport kiosks cost more.

Can I use an eSIM in Israel?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

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Sources

Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.