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My Journey Through Israel's Mobile Carriers - What you should know

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Over the years, I’ve navigated the maze of mobile phone carriers in Israel, switching between several providers to find the best combination of service, coverage, and price. Israel’s mobile carrier market is highly competitive, with numerous players vying for a share of the consumer base. This competition has led to a wide range of plans, pricing tiers, and special offers that can be both exciting and overwhelming to navigate. Cell coverage, speed, and availability vary depending on the provider you choose. It's best to ask locals about their carrier and the quality of their service. While several websites offer coverage maps, many are outdated or inaccurate. This same advice applies to choosing an Internet Service Provider in Israel as well. Unfortunately, customer service is not a priority and years of loyalty have little meaning to these companies. With that being said, it is way easier and cheaper to switch carriers thanks to Israeli laws and the arrival of the E-Sim. Prior to ...

Disney Movie Insiders is closing down, here are some worthwhile things you can redeem!

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 You need to be in the US or Canada (or use a VPN). This service (DMI) is a rewards program for Disney fans, they gave points via newsletters, codes, Disney plus subscription, and credit if you bought tickets to certain movies. Unfortunately, they are closing down soon, so you should redeem and use any points you may have. If you are going to go for a digital reward, make sure to download the asset and not just redeem it (as you will lose it otherwise). You can still enter codes and earn points till September 6th, and they close completely on December 4th, 2024 Here are some of my favorites under 700 points: (They state that all redemptions are final and ship to the US only) For 350 points:  Marvel Studios' Iron Man First Appearance Poster  (retails around 17 USD) For 400 points:  Women of Wakanda by Nikkolas Smith Mini-Poster For 450 points:  Lightyear Payoff Poster For 500 points:   Rogue One: A Star Wars Story DVD  (This is the one I ordered an...

Mastercarday discounts for November 2024

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  Mastercarday deals in Israel updated for November of 2024. Below are some of my favorite promotions and deals  Amazon 10% off your order of $49 or higher, with a maximum discount of 10% via coupon  MASTERCARDAY The fine print: The promotion starts at 10 AM and ends at 23:59 or till end of supply (of the coupons).  Additionally all the items need to be delivered to the same address in Israel. Discount doesn’t apply to delivery fees nor taxes (such as VAT) My tips: ·Prepare your cart, and add your Mastercard as the default payment option the night before…then at 10:01 AM, open the site and place your order with the coupon code. These coupons go really quickly.  I was able to shop via my US Mastercard as well, which is convenient.  Try to ensure that you reach the minimum order limit but not exceed $75 (to avoid paying VAT) Previously they had the below message in their T&C, but it is no longer there:  If the 10th of the month occurs on Shabbat ( sa...

Surprising things that ship free to Israel on Amazon

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I have found some funny and surprising items that one wouldn't expect to actually ship here for free!  As you may already know that amazon has a free shipping promotion to Israel with a $49 minimum order just of eligible items. Additionally, there is a VAT exemption on orders below $75 which gives us a little wiggle room to place our orders and save on that fee that we would otherwise have.  Note that this list is checked as of August 7th, 2024 and the selection of items is subject to change I used the FreeShippingFilter to help me find most  of the items below. Corelle Dish Sets are a true staple of our Facebook group and a top item. In terms of weight and fragility, I am amazed at how the sellers pull this feat off. Some of the sets weight over 4 kilograms (9 pounds). Unfortunately, some dishes may get broken during delivery but thankfully the customer service was helpful and issued a refund as soon as we reached out. 18-Piece Service for 6 Dinnerware Set, Triple ...

Mastercard-day discounts for Winter 2024

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  Every month on the 10th day, Mastercard has exclusive discounts and coupons at many popular stores. It is geared towards customers with Israeli issued Mastercard's but works with Mastercard's issued in many other countries (including the US of course)!  Please take another look at the Mastercard discounts and get ready for the next day of deals!  These are some of my favorites from their offerings. For the full list, please visit their site linked at the end of the article.  Please note:  Amazon is not offering the Mastercard coupon for this month, we do not yet know if/when it will be back. Additionally, t his article is relevant for November 10th, 2023. Rewards and coupons are subject to change from month to month.  Highlights: KSP : 10% discount on all "toys" category on the KSP website on the products marked in the dedicated link. Valid on the 10th of the month. Including doubling of discounts, no doubling of coupons and benefits. Subject to the regul...

Driver's License and Theory Test Resources for Israel

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Here are some resources for studying to pass your theory test so you can start driver lessons in Israel as soon as possible!  Types of licenses:  1 - Tractor A - Motorcycle A3 - Electric Bike B - Private cars with passengers C - Trucks (Heavier loads) C1 - Trucks (up to 12 tons) D - Vehicles for public use (i.e. Taxis) Most of you will be Type B, which is a normal car.  Unlike in North America, with a B type license you can drive automatic transmission only (by default).  If you want to drive manual transmission it requires additional physical practice lessons and a tougher driving test.   This article will not cover converting a license if you already have one, but rather is just for new drivers! טופס ירוק Green Form: Before the theory test, you need to fill out a טופס ירוק, or you can do it digitally here  (in Hebrew). It involves a health questionnaire and afterwards approval from their doctor and an eye exam.  For the eye exam, you can go...