The best eSIM for Palestine
A de jure sovereign state in the Middle East. Here is the plan we would pick today, the live pricing for every plan we track, and the practical things to know before you fly.
The lowest price-per-gigabyte we currently track for Palestine. A solid fit for most one-to-two-week trips with maps, messaging, and the occasional photo upload.
| Provider | Data | Days | Price | $/GB | Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GoMoWorld | 11GB | 30 | $29.99 | $2.73 | Get → |
| GoMoWorld | 6GB | 30 | $19.99 | $3.33 | Get → |
 GigSky | 10GB | 30 | $36.49 | $3.65 | Get → |
| GoMoWorld | 3GB | 30 | $10.99 | $3.66 | Get → |
| GigSky | 5GB | 30 | $20.99 | $4.20 | Get → |
| GigSky | 3GB | 15 | $12.99 | $4.33 | Get → |
| GigSky | 1GB | 7 | $4.99 | $4.99 | Get → |
| GoMoWorld | 0.6GB | 7 | $3.99 | $6.65 | Get → |
 Roamless | 1GB | PAYG | $18.45 | $18.45 | Get → |
| Roamless | 2GB | PAYG | $36.90 | $18.45 | Get → |
| Roamless | 3GB | PAYG | $55.35 | $18.45 | Get → |
| Roamless | 5GB | PAYG | $92.25 | $18.45 | Get → |
| Roamless | 10GB | PAYG | $184.50 | $18.45 | Get → |
 Virgin Connect | 5GB | 30 | $129.50 | $25.90 | Get → |
Prices are live and may change. Google Fi is excluded from the value ranking because it is a full phone plan rather than a travel data plan.
Jawwal and Ooredoo Palestine both run 3G with patches of 4G across Al-Manara Square, Al-Muqata'a (the Palestinian Authority compound) and the Birzeit road area. Spectrum allocation restrictions cap maximum speeds; 5G is not yet permitted.
Manger Square, the Church of the Nativity and the Aida refugee camp area have functional Jawwal 3G/4G. The drive south on Route 60 from Jerusalem has signal at all main checkpoints; Israeli networks may overlap and trigger separate roaming.
Hebron's Old City, the Ibrahimi Mosque/Cave of the Patriarchs and the H1/H2 divided sectors are covered. The H2 Israeli-controlled streets sometimes pick up Israeli networks; verify whether your eSIM covers Palestinian or Israeli sides.
Nablus old city, the Joseph's Tomb area and the route north toward Jenin have Jawwal coverage at the main villages. Mount Gerizim viewpoint and the Samaritan community area hold signal; smaller hillside villages thin briefly.
Jericho (the world's oldest continuously inhabited city), the Mount of Temptation cable car and the Qumran Caves are covered. The Dead Sea Palestinian shoreline access points have functional signal; the elevated checkpoints transitioning from Area C have overlap with Israeli networks.
Gaza City, Khan Younis and Rafah have severely restricted connectivity due to infrastructure damage and ongoing situations. Jawwal and Ooredoo Palestine operate where possible; expect intermittent blackouts. Travel is heavily restricted; verify all current advisories.
Bethlehem
- Arriving
- Bethlehem has no airport; access is via Israel (Ben Gurion, about 70 km away) or Jordan, through checkpoints, then south on Route 60 from Jerusalem. Buses run from Jerusalem to the checkpoint, with service taxis onward. Verify your eSIM specifically covers Palestine, as many Middle East plans do not. Download offline maps before arrival.
- On the subway and rail
- Bethlehem moves by service taxis (servees), buses and on foot around Manger Square; there is no metro. The separation wall and checkpoints shape the routes. Coverage holds across the town on Jawwal and Ooredoo Palestine, though near the checkpoints your phone may pick up Israeli networks and trigger separate roaming charges.
- Free public WiFi
- Hotels and the cafes around Manger Square, including the well-known Walled Off Hotel by the separation wall, provide WiFi. The larger restaurants offer guest WiFi. Connectivity is generally available in the tourist core, a useful supplement given the 3G-dominant cellular speeds.
- Coverage in the city
- Jawwal and Ooredoo Palestine run 3G with patches of 4G across Bethlehem, Manger Square, the Church of the Nativity, the Aida refugee camp and the separation-wall murals. Spectrum-allocation restrictions cap speeds and 5G is not permitted. Near the checkpoints on Route 60, Israeli networks may overlap, so watch for unexpected roaming.
- If you prefer a local SIM
- Jawwal and Ooredoo Palestine sell SIMs in Bethlehem. Be aware that many international and Middle East eSIM plans exclude the Palestinian territories, so a local SIM is often the only reliable option. An Israeli SIM will not roam onto the Palestinian networks, and vice versa.
Ramallah
- Arriving
- As with the rest of the West Bank, there is no local airport; access is via Israel or Jordan through checkpoints. Ramallah is the administrative centre and a short drive north of Jerusalem. Confirm your eSIM covers Palestine before relying on it, and download offline maps, as connectivity is more limited than in neighbouring Israel.
- On the subway and rail
- Ramallah moves by service taxis and buses around the bustling Al-Manara Square; there is no metro. Coverage holds across the city centre on Jawwal and Ooredoo Palestine. As elsewhere in the West Bank, proximity to checkpoints and settlements can cause Israeli networks to overlap, with roaming implications.
- Free public WiFi
- Cafes, hotels and the malls (including the Plaza Mall) around Al-Manara Square provide WiFi. Connectivity is generally available in the city centre and is a practical supplement given the speed caps on the cellular networks.
- Coverage in the city
- Jawwal and Ooredoo Palestine run 3G with patches of 4G across Al-Manara Square, the Al-Muqata'a Palestinian Authority compound and the Birzeit road area. Spectrum restrictions cap maximum speeds, and 5G is not yet permitted. Israeli network overlap is possible near the settlement roads, so verify which network your plan uses.
- If you prefer a local SIM
- Jawwal and Ooredoo Palestine sell SIMs in Ramallah. Since many Middle East eSIM plans do not include the Palestinian territories, a local SIM is frequently the most dependable choice. Note that Israeli and Palestinian networks do not roam onto each other.
Grab an eSIM before you arrive in Palestine to skip local SIM queues. Most urban areas offer 4G or better, while rural regions can slow down, so keep offline maps handy. Activating the eSIM in advance ensures you are connected the moment you clear customs.
Connectivity in the Palestinian territories presents unique challenges. Jawwal and Ooredoo Palestine are the two main carriers, providing 3G coverage in the West Bank cities of Ramallah, Bethlehem, Nablus, and Hebron. 4G has been gradually rolling out but remains limited compared to neighboring Israel. Gaza has severely restricted connectivity due to ongoing infrastructure challenges.
eSIM coverage for Palestine is not widely offered by international providers. Many Middle East regional plans do not include Palestinian territories, so verify coverage before traveling. In West Bank cities, 3G is generally sufficient for messaging and basic navigation, but don't expect fast streaming speeds. Israeli networks may be picked up near settlement areas and borders, but using them could incur unexpected roaming charges.
- Verify your eSIM provider specifically covers Palestine - many Middle East plans do not
- Coverage is primarily 3G in the West Bank, with limited 4G availability
- Download offline maps and essential apps before entering Palestinian areas
- Be aware you may pick up Israeli networks near borders - this could trigger roaming charges
- Wi-Fi in hotels and restaurants in Ramallah and Bethlehem is generally available
Average Data Cost
~$4-$18/GB
Network Quality
3G in major West Bank cities. 4G gradually expanding. Gaza has limited connectivity.
eSIM Availability
Limited eSIM support. Spectrum allocation restrictions affect network capabilities.
Major Carriers
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Plans for Palestine
From $3.99
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From $4.99
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From $10.00
Pay-as-you-go: $10.00/GB
Plans for Palestine
From $18.45
Pay-as-you-go: $18.45/GB
Plans for Palestine
From $28.50
- 1
Buy and install at home on WiFi.
Installation is not the same as activation. You can install the Palestine eSIM days ahead and only switch it on after you land, which avoids burning days of validity in transit.
- 2
Screenshot your current APN before you swap.
If you ever need to switch back to your home line quickly, that screenshot saves a support call from a foreign airport.
- 3
Decide on your dual-SIM strategy.
Keep your home line on for SMS-based bank logins, two-factor codes, and emergency calls. Set the travel eSIM as the data line only. Most modern phones can do both simultaneously.
- 4
Disable iMessage on the travel eSIM line.
Otherwise iMessage will try to re-activate against the new line on arrival and you will spend the first ten minutes troubleshooting it instead of finding the taxi rank.
- 5
Download offline maps for Palestine.
Google Maps and Apple Maps both support offline regions. Pull them down on home WiFi so a flaky activation never leaves you without a route from the airport. Our offline maps guide walks through it step by step.
- 6
Activate at the airport, not before.
Once the validity timer starts it does not pause. A 15-day plan you turn on the morning of departure burns a full day of validity before you even land.
We are building this section from real, verified traveler submissions rather than stock testimonials, so it stays empty until we have notes we can stand behind. If you have used an eSIM in Palestine recently, a one-paragraph note on what worked (and what did not) helps the next traveler.
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Pricing on this page is pulled live from our database and refreshed every four hours. Coverage notes are sourced from carrier roaming agreements and updated when carriers change partners. Provider rankings are determined by price-per-gigabyte and plan flexibility, not by who pays the largest commission.