Wi-Fi is almost everywhere – so why doesn't Israel Railways have it yet?

An article examining the absence of Wi-Fi service on Israel Railways in 2026, which was previously provided and discontinued in 2019. The article highlights the gap between the expectation of basic internet connectivity everywhere and the reality in train cars, where passengers rely on their personal cellular data packages, often in areas with intermittent reception. The railway has yet to respond.

An article examining the absence of Wi-Fi service on Israel Railways in 2026, which was previously provided and discontinued in 2019. The article highlights the gap between the expectation of basic internet connectivity everywhere and the reality in train cars, where passengers rely on their personal cellular data packages, often in areas with intermittent reception. The article emphasizes that Israel Railways is promoting solutions to improve cellular reception, but these are not a substitute for dedicated Wi-Fi. The railway has yet to respond.

Wi-Fi is almost everywhere – so why doesn't Israel Railways have it yet?