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Wednesday . 07 January . 2026
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Israel Launches Third Incentive Tender to Complete Nationwide Fiber-Optic Coverage

Israel's Ministry of Communications announces its third incentive tender to complete nationwide fiber-optic deployment in remote areas, extending high-speed.

Pesach Benson Business

Jerusalem, 6 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Ministry of Communications has published its third incentive tender aimed at completing nationwide fiber-optic deployment, targeting the country’s remaining remote and underserved areas. The tender covers locations including Jerusalem, Rosh HaAyin, Beit Shemesh, Arad and several smaller communities. The initiative is designed to extend high-speed internet access to households not reached due to limited economic viability.

Nearly 95% of Israeli households already have access to fiber-optic infrastructure. Previous incentive tenders have connected more than 200,000 homes. A bidders’ conference is scheduled for January 26, with comments due by February 9 and final proposals by March 16, 2026.

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