Are BitLink's kosher lines rabbinically certified?
Yes. BitLink's kosher lines are recognized by Vaadat Harabanim L'inyanei Tikshoret — the Rabbinical Committee for Communications, registered association no. 580440824 — the body that oversees kosher phone service in Israel. Both Kosher Basic and Kosher+ run on these recognized kosher lines, require a certified kosher phone, and activate on a physical SIM only. Because the recognition applies to the line itself, the number works the way yeshivos, seminaries, and kosher-phone communities expect a kosher number to work. If your institution or community asks for specific certification details before you sign up, BitLink support can confirm everything before you pay, so there are no surprises after checkout.
How much does a kosher phone plan cost in Israel?
BitLink offers two kosher phone plans in Israel. Kosher Basic is $19.99/month and includes 5,000 minutes of calling to Israeli numbers, voice-only, on a physical SIM. Kosher+ is $24.99/month and includes the same 5,000 Israeli minutes plus 150 minutes of calling to US and Canadian numbers, for staying in touch with family abroad. Both plans require a certified kosher phone and a physical SIM — they do not support eSIM activation, since kosher devices aren't built for it. VAT is included and there are no hidden fees on either plan. A US or Canadian local number can be added to either plan for an extra $9.99/month, letting family back home reach you with a local call instead of an international one.
Do kosher phone plans in Israel include data?
No. Both Kosher Basic and Kosher+ are voice-only by design — they include calling minutes but no mobile data and no SMS, in line with how certified kosher phones are built and certified. This is a deliberate limit, not a missing feature: if you need internet data on your line, a kosher-certified phone isn't able to use it, so BitLink's standard plans (Basic, Student 5G, Max 5G) are the right comparison instead. Those start at $14.99/month and include 5G data ranging from 1GB to 120GB alongside calls and SMS, but require a standard (non-kosher) device. If you're choosing for a specific community requirement or device, BitLink support can confirm what's compatible before you check out.
