Golan Telecom is a telecommunications provider and mobile network operator based in Israel. The company was founded in 2010 by Michael Golan, a French businessman who immigrated to Israel in 2007, and his business partner Xavier Niel. Golan Telecom was established as a low-cost mobile phone company, which led to increased competition in the cellular communications market in Israel. In 2011, the company won a tender to operate a 3G wireless network in Israel, commencing operations in 2012. Golan Telecom was the fifth operator to enter the mobile communications market in Israel, following Pelephone, Cellcom, Partner and Hot Mobile. It was the first brand new company to do so in Israel since 1999. The company's business model emphasises low-cost fixed monthly pricing rather than metered usage, a strategy developed by Golan and Niel during their time at the Iliad SA group in France. Golan Telecom is known for its direct approach to marketing, with its slogan "Enough of being a sucker" reflecting the frustration of Israeli consumers with high cellular communication rates.
Alias
Golan Telecom Ltd
Country
Israel
Type
Mobile Network Operator
Golan Telecom logo

3G Network

The company provided 2G GSM services over the 1800 MHz band, and launched 3G UMTS (DC-HSPA+) over B1 (2100 MHz) in May 2012.

Network Frequency Band Status
B1 (2100 MHz)
Active
Date Event Subtype
Launch of 3G Network
Launch

4G Network

Following an Israeli spectrum auction in January 2015, Golan Telecom secured 5 MHz paired spectrum in the 1800 MHz band, and quickly went on to deploy a B3 (1800 MHz) 4G LTE network. Various domestic roaming partnerships are in place to extend Golan Telecom's coverage.

4G Frequency Bands
Network Frequency Band Max. Channel Bandwidth Status
B3 (1800 MHz)
5
Active
Date Event Subtype
Launch of 4G Network
Launch