Communication

Why does a landline phone still exist in hotel rooms? It turns out there are good reasons

With so many smart apps connected to your hotel stay, what is the point of the landline phone next to the bed?

Why does a landline phone still exist in hotel rooms?
An illustrative image of a supportive mother talking to her child.

Lost for words: Analysis shows humanity lost 28% of its daily conversation over 14 years

Children at Beersheba’s Hagar bilingual school read together

The language gap – and why it matters - opinion

A satellite image shows a fleet of small boats at sea, north of the Strait of Hormuz near the Kargan coast, Iran, April 22, 2026.

IRGC‑linked Tasnim warns of risks to undersea cables below Strait of Hormuz


Al Jazeera Nazareth branch continues broadcasts after national ban, gets shut down

The seizure was part of a raid by the inspectors from the Communications Ministry, responsible for enforcing PM ban.

 Equipment seized in Al Jazeera office in Nazareth

Combat without connection: IDF learn from Gaza and prepare for war without telecommunications

The Teleprocessing Corps was challenged to operate without access to standard communications technologies or reconnect to field troops while deprived of communications.

The C4I Branch uses satellite communications to link individual units multiple IDF divisions.

End to reception problems at events: Pelephone unveils 5G MAX network

The company introduced dedicated packages on the new network and demonstrated in Israel the ability to deploy the network anywhere with speeds of up to about 6 gigabits. What are the prices?


Ministry's plan to boost cellular reception in Judea and Samaria

Communication Ministry to connect dozens of sites in Judea and Samaria to cellular communication outside the Green Line, investing NIS 50 million to improve coverage and eliminate disruptions.

 Cellular antenna

This is how Israel plans to combat telephone fraud targeting the elderly

Dr. Shlomo Karhi, Communications Minister, spearheads a crucial initiative to shield the elderly and new immigrants from the scourge of telephone fraud.

 Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attends digital journalism Conference at the Reichman University in Herzliya, January 9, 2023.

Meta Israel's communications chief: It’s the abilities, not the disabilities

"Pick up your head, look around, and remember that it’s the abilities, not the disabilities, that really count," says Maayan Sarig, head of communications and partnerships at Meta Israel.

Maayan Sarig, Head of Communications & Partnerships at Meta Israel

Ever wish your dog could understand you? New research suggests they can

Pet dogs can learn to respond to human words because they understand that some ‘stand for’ objects.

 A study has made the surprising discovery by recording brain activity that dogs generally also know that certain words “stand for” certain objects. when they hear those words, they activate a matching mental representation in their minds.

Communications Ministry to fine cell companies for poor reception

First time: Ministry of Communications intends to fine Pelephone, Partner, Cellcom, Hot Mobile, and Wicom around 9 million shekels for not meeting 95% 4G cellular coverage requirements in settlements

 Cell phone

Can you hear me now: Cell companies face fine for bad service

If the sanctions go through, this will be the first time that such sanctions are imposed.

 Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attends digital journalism Conference at the Reichman University in Herzliya, January 9, 2023.

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