Located in the Middle East, Israel is a geographically compact nation, with a population of approximately 9.4 million people densely concentrated in urban centres such as Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. The geographical constraints have fostered innovative infrastructure solutions, particularly in the areas of telecommunications and renewable energy. Israel's technology sector is highly developed, with a robust ecosystem of startups and mature companies. The country is globally recognised for its prowess in cybersecurity, software development, and telecommunications technology. In terms of infrastructure, Israel's telecommunications network is advanced, with widespread broadband and mobile connectivity. Despite the challenges posed by its arid climate and limited natural resources, Israel is a world leader in water technology and solar energy, with a well-developed and efficient network of desalination plants and solar farms. The Negev Desert, in particular, is a hub for renewable energy projects.

ITU Region
Region-1
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Israel Ministry of Communications
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Mobile Network Operators

The are 6 companies operating mobile networks in this region.

Cellcom Israel logo

Cellcom Israel is an Israeli telecommunications company that was established in 1994. The company's primary focus is on wireless services, with its operations revolutionising the wireless services sector in Israel through the provision of services at significantly reduced rates compared to its competitors. Daniel Sapir currently serves as the CEO of the company. Cellcom Israel operates a 5G network in collaboration with Golan Telecom, WeCom, and Walla Mobile. The company also provides an Over The Top (OTT) service known as Cellcom TV, an IPTel landline service, and an international dialing...

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Golan Telecom logo
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...
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HOT Mobile logo

HOT Mobile is a telecommunications company based in Israel. The company was established on 18 August 2003, resulting from the merger of the three national cable companies in Israel: Matav, Tevel, and Golden Channels. This union was formed in response to the growing competition from local satellite television provider, Yes. In November 2004, HOT Telecom expanded its services to include domestic fixed line telephone services to residential and business subscribers. In 2009, businessman Patrick Drahi increased his stake in the company, and by 2011, he completed the takeover. Consequently, HOT...

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Partner פרטנר logo
Partner Communications Company Ltd., trading as Partner and formerly known as Orange Israel, is a telecommunications company based in Israel. It provides mobile network services, internet Wi-Fi, fixed telephony services, and OTT/IPTV. The company was founded in 1999 and was the third mobile network operator to enter the Israeli market. Partner was the first GSM cellular network in Israel, allowing Israeli consumers to use their phones internationally. The company’s shares are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, and it is a constituent of the TA-35 Index. Initially, the major investor in...
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Pelephone logo

Pelephone is a telecommunications company based in Israel. It was founded in 1984 as a government-owned corporation, taking over the provision of telephony services in Israel from the Ministry of Communications. In 1994, Bezeq acquired 50% ownership of Pelephone, Israel's first mobile communication company, and by 2004, it had acquired full ownership of the company from its co-owner, Motorola. Bezeq was privatised in 2005, when 30% of its shares were sold by the state to the Apax-Saban-Arkin investment group. The cellular communications provider Pelephone is a fully owned subsidiary of Bezeq...

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018 Xphone logo
Wecom 018 Xfone is a telecommunications company operating in Israel. The company was established in the early 2000s and is known for providing a variety of telecommunication services. Ownership of Wecom 018 Xfone is held by Xfone Inc., a U.S. based telecommunications corporation.
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