Though it may come as a surprise to Westerners, the Palestinian telecommunications industry is relatively advanced. PalTel is the only operator in Palestine and provides advanced, efficient and reliable services throughout most of Palestine.

There are two mobile operators in Palestine as well: Jawwal Mobile (059), and Wataniya (056). Should visitors communicate with local numbers on a regular basis, local sim cards are widely available in supermarkets and convenience stores. (More about this below.)

Internet in Palestine

Palestine has 3G availability, and WiFi is generally efficient and reliable and available in many cafes, restaurants, and most hotels and hostels.

What About Power Supply in Palestine?

The power supply in Israel and Palestine is a single phase, 220 volts at 50 Hertz. Most power sockets have three pin holes, but almost all function with double-pin European plugs. Both transformers and adaptor plugs may be needed for small appliances such as shavers, and travel irons.

Getting a Phone and SIM card in Palestine
Is Shopping Online in Palestine possible?

Phones and internet

You will see many people in Palestine using the latest smart-phones and technology. Young people in particular – like young people everywhere – are keen to have the latest tech, fashions, and accessories. The availability of a phone signal is as prominent anywhere else in the developed world, and, most likely, you’ll receive a text message on arrival to the country telling you the rates for calls and texts.

If you are staying a while, it will most likely be more cost-effective to buy a local SIM card, available from several stores in the city center, which you can use to make and receive cheap international calls. Taking a cheap Nokia flip-phone with you could be a great idea, as you can keep your smart-phone for the internet and use the cheap phone for the local SIM calls. What’s more, it will be indestructible, undesirable for the taking, and the battery will last forever.

Final remarks 

You will find WiFi at our organization, Travel to Palestine, and at most of the other locations you would expect so you can use the internet and make WhatsApp calls. Such IT support is strong and reliable in Hebron. Enjoy it while you’re here!