Data plans in Israel: why getting a local plan makes sense

As the international cellular market develops, not all providers are lowering prices. In fact, major American mobile operator Verizon has recently updated their roaming plan for Israel as follows:

$1.99/minute for incoming and outgoing calls
$20.00/megabyte for data

It is no surprise that a Verizon customer roaming in Israel could easily incur hundreds or even thousands of dollars in charges.

Here's a great example from an article on roaming by David Snyder (viewable here):

Breaking down the cost
Let’s say the average webpage, including images, flash etc., is 300kb. At the rates I was charged, I could view 9 webpages before I met my average cost of monthly data service.
To put everything into perspective, a 15 minute Skype call would cost $875.
Watching one music video on Youtube would cost you about $200.

The solution: local service.

Talk'n'Save has been providing local Israel services for tourists and students from abroad since 1999.

Now for calls AND data, there's no comparison - local service will be cheaper, every time you travel to Israel.

Talk'n'Save offers unlimited smartphone (including iPhone, iPad, Android, etc) data plans for as little as $5/day, and even less if you need service for a month or longer. Blackberry packages are available as well, also for a tiny fraction of the price of roaming data. And unlike some other providers, our data packages come with telephony as well, so you can use your phone for data AND calls (did you know some providers will give you data on your smartphone, but you won't be able to make calls?).

If you're traveling to Israel, and need data coverage on your cell phone - choose Talk'n'Save.

TODAY ONLY - 30% off your bill! --- now expired

Awesome deal alert! For the last day of our Winter Special, get FREE RENTAL and 30% off your bill! No matter when you're coming to Israel this year, sign up NOW! Today only!

This is NOT limited to rentals for this winter, but any time this year!

Restrictions: Rentals under 30 days only - does not apply to Keep'n'Touch (virtual number) service. Otherwise - just enjoy the savings!


Click here to signup now - before it's gone! http://www.talknsave.net/tourists/chn-011.asp

(Edit: this great offer is now expired, but don't despair. If you're looking for a deal, contact us on our Facebook page or Twitter account - we'll be happy to give you a special offer!)

New: free pickup and return in Ramat Beit Shemesh

Talk'n'Save is thrilled to announce our new service in the greater Bet Shemesh / Ramat Bet Shemesh area. Hundreds (thousands?) of tourists, students and olim come directly to the Bet Shemesh area upon arrival in Israel, and now they can get their rental cell phone, SIM card, modem and more without leaving town.

In conjunction with the RBS Gelt Center, customers can pre-order their rental equipment, and pick it up in the Ramat Beit Shemesh Alef merkaz mischari, the large shopping center off of Nachal Kishon. Convenient to the Ramah and minutes away from Bet Shemesh proper, the location provides a valuable bonus to recently-arrived tourists, because the RBS Gelt Center is a full-service money changer as well as a Talk'n'Save pickup location.

At the end of your rental, you can return the Israel phone, SIM or modem directly at the RBS Gelt Center. There is no fee for this service - free pickup and free return.

The RBS Gelt Center is open Sun-Thurs from 8:30 AM-7 PM, and Fridays & erev chag from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM.

Residents of Ramat Beit Shemesh, Beit Shemesh and surrounding yishuvim - let your visiting friends and family know that Talk'n'Save provides the best service, savings... AND convenience.

Talk'n'Save is cool...

...well, Winter is finally getting started here in Israel, so Talk'n'Save is even cooler than usual!

Some exciting new developments here in the last few months.

Online account updates: by popular demand, you can now update your account's billing information online with our secure server. Just go to Account Update in the drop down 'Your Account' menu on our homepage, http://www.talknsave.net.

Online, phone and (new!) SMS minute checking: Talk'n'Save is proud to have offered our customers a way to check their minute usage first by phone, then online - and now, finally out of beta testing, by text messaging (SMS)!

• Online: go to http://www.talknsave.net/MinuteCheckerSite/ (also accessible from the 'Your Account' drop down menu). Great for parents 'back home' who want to check on their child's account!
• By phone: dial 02-658-0028 from your Talk'n'Save phone
• By text message: text 02-651-1377 from your Talk'n'Save with the word 'minutes' in the body of the message - and you'll receive a summary of your usage this cycle in mere nanoseconds*

Last update, our long-term modem rental for Israel (our Surf'n'Save program) is now more affordable than ever before. We slashed the monthly fee in half - literally! Go to http://www.talknsave.net/surf-n-save/extended.asp to sign up for less than $1.75 a day (!) for unlimited, reliable, wireless internet anywhere in Israel.

Have a healthy winter, and watch this space for information on our Winter Break discounts for phone rentals for Israel.

*approximately :)

Sukkot in Israel!

We're happy to bring you lots of links to help make your Sukkot in Israel the best ever!

1) Need to rent a cell phone? Maybe an extra one for visiting guests or family? Our free cell phone rental for Israel special is still going on, but hurry - soon it will be too late!

2) Driving around in Israel? Rent a GPS for Israel and don't spend your holiday asking for directions!

3) Need something to do? Check out the handy Jerusalem events calendar at FunInJerusalem.com.

4) Feel like some music? Rock Ami's chol hamoed Jewish rock'n'roll concert is back in Jerusalem! Go to Rock Ami's site for more information and discounts on tickets.

5) Looking for more ideas? Here's Rusty Mike Radio's podcast on things to do this Sukkot.

Have a wonderful Sukkot holiday! Remember, Talk'n'Save will be closed for days of chag, but we WILL be open for reduced hours on chol hamoed. Chag sameach from Talk'n'Save, your cell phone company in Israel!

Shana Tova from Talk'n'Save!

May you have a HAPPY and HEALTHY year, reaching the destinations you seek and keeping in touch with loved ones all along the way.

7 out of 10 students in Israel use Talk'n'Save - why not you?

It's the middle of July, and students on their way to Israel for the year are signing up now for their phones.

More than 70% of American students coming to Israel to study will be using Talk'n'Save phones. 


Since 1999, Talk'n'Save has been the leader in cell phones for students in Israel, pioneering new technologies, lower rates and the most fantastic customer service in the industry.

Join the largest student network in Israel.  (And don't forget, you can pay just a penny a minute to call all Talk'n'Save phones - read more!)




Your phone in Israel should be a Talk'n'Save phone. Sign up today.