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Roaming in Israel from the UK
EE, Vodafone UK, O2, Three, Sky Mobile, Lyca Mobile, Tesco Mobile, SMARTY vs eSIM.

Each operator's option for a 10-day trip, checked on its own site, next to a live data eSIM price for Israel.

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10-day trip to Israel

OperatorCostIncludesSlashtel eSIM (same trip)Difference
EE£50 · 15 daysUK plan allowance for 15 days.20GB, 30 days: $24.69 (≈£18.58)£31.42 less
Vodafone UK£80 · 10 days£8/day x 10 days10GB, 30 days: $14.39 (≈£10.83)£69.17 less
O2£9 · 30 days1GB data only3GB, 30 days: $5.99 (≈£4.51)£4.49 less
Three£80 · 10 days£8/day x 10 days10GB, 30 days: $14.39 (≈£10.83)£69.17 less
Sky Mobile£20 · 10 days£2/day x 10 days10GB, 30 days: $14.39 (≈£10.83)£9.17 less
Lyca Mobile£307.20 · 1 days1GB data only1GB, 7 days: $2.79 (≈£2.10)£305.10 less
Tesco Mobile£5120 · 1 days1GB data only1GB, 7 days: $2.79 (≈£2.10)£5117.90 less
SMARTY£102.40 · 1 days1GB data only1GB, 7 days: $2.79 (≈£2.10)£100.30 less

Operator prices as listed on ee.co.uk, vodafone.co.uk, o2.co.uk, three.co.uk, static.skyassets.com, lycamobile.co.uk, tescomobile.com, cdn.smarty.co.uk on 26 October 2026; they include calls as well as data. Where an operator charges by the day, we compare an eSIM with at least 1GB a day. Slashtel prices are live in US dollars, converted at 0.75 per $1. EE is a trademark of EE Limited (BT Group). Slashtel is not affiliated with EE. Vodafone is a trademark of Vodafone Group Plc. Slashtel is not affiliated with Vodafone UK. O2 is a trademark of Telefonica UK Limited (Virgin Media O2). Slashtel is not affiliated with O2. Three is a trademark of Hutchison 3G UK Limited. Slashtel is not affiliated with Three. Sky Mobile is a trademark of Sky UK Limited. Slashtel is not affiliated with Sky Mobile. Lyca Mobile is a trademark of Lycamobile UK Limited. Slashtel is not affiliated with Lyca Mobile. Tesco Mobile is a trademark of Tesco Mobile Limited. Slashtel is not affiliated with Tesco Mobile. SMARTY is a trademark of Hutchison 3G UK Limited. Slashtel is not affiliated with SMARTY.

Questions

Which UK operator is cheapest for roaming in Israel?

For a 10-day trip, O2 at £9. EE: £50. Vodafone UK: £80. Three: £80. Sky Mobile: £20. Lyca Mobile: £307.20. Tesco Mobile: £5120. SMARTY: £102.40. Options differ in calls and data allowances, so compare what you will use.

Is a data eSIM cheaper than roaming in Israel?

For data, yes against each option we list: a Slashtel eSIM for the same trip costs £18.58 (vs EE £50), £10.83 (vs Vodafone UK £80), £4.51 (vs O2 £9), £10.83 (vs Three £80), £10.83 (vs Sky Mobile £20), £2.10 (vs Lyca Mobile £307.20), £2.10 (vs Tesco Mobile £5120), £2.10 (vs SMARTY £102.40). Operator options also include calls; the eSIM is data only.

Can I keep my UK number in Israel?

Yes. Keep your UK SIM in the phone for calls and texts such as bank codes, and use the eSIM for mobile data.

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