Internet Speeds in Israel
🇮🇱 Israel broadband benchmarks: median download, upload, ping, fibre penetration, and the ISP pages to check before choosing a plan.
Israel Internet Speed Snapshot
What Internet Is Like in Israel
Israel has a competitive and technologically advanced broadband market. Bezeq, Hot, Cellcom, and Partner Communications serve the country's internet needs. Israel is a technology powerhouse with one of the world's highest densities of tech startups. FTTH rollout is ongoing as fibre replaces older copper and cable infrastructure.
Bezeq owns Israel's primary fixed-line copper infrastructure and is deploying FTTH. Hot's cable network provides competition, particularly in urban centres. Israel has a small geographic footprint making nationwide coverage relatively straightforward. 5G was commercially launched in Israel in 2021.
Top ISP Speed Tests in Israel
Provider pages include typical download speed, upload speed, ping, plan notes, common issues, and troubleshooting steps. Use them with your own test results to see whether your connection is limited by your plan, Wi-Fi, or the wider provider network.
| Provider | Download | Upload | Ping | Technology | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOT | 420 Mbps | 55 Mbps | 8 ms | HFC Cable (DOCSIS 3.1), FTTH (growing) | View speed test → |
| Bezeq | 390 Mbps | 360 Mbps | 7 ms | FTTH (GPON/XGS-PON), VDSL2 | View speed test → |
| Partner Communications | 360 Mbps | 330 Mbps | 9 ms | FTTH (via Bezeq wholesale), 5G Fixed Wireless | View speed test → |
How to Compare Your Result Against Israel
- Run a wired speed test first so Wi-Fi does not hide your real line speed.
- Compare download and upload separately; many plans have strong download but weak upload.
- Check ping and jitter if gaming, video calls, VPNs, or remote desktop feel sluggish.
- Test again in the evening to see whether peak-hour ISP congestion is affecting you.
- Compare your ISP page against the country median before upgrading or switching.
Israel Broadband Notes
- Israel has one of the world's highest densities of high-tech companies per capita
- 5G launched in Israel in 2021 by all three major operators
- Bezeq's FTTH rollout targets millions of homes by 2025