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Israeli Families Save Thousands Annually With Just Five Phone Calls to Service Providers

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

Israeli Families Save Thousands Annually With Just Five Phone Calls to Service Providers
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By מעיין פרתי

First reported by Mako · Jul 16, 2026

What happened

  • 01Five phone calls to key service providers can save Israeli families thousands annually.
  • 02Motzafi family saved 3,600 shekels yearly by switching electricity, mobile, internet, and gas providers.
  • 03Shemesh family cut monthly costs by 1,308 shekels, mainly through insurance and utility discounts.
  • 04Electricity market competition offers up to 21% discounts by shifting usage to off-peak hours.
  • 05Consumer loyalty to big providers often costs more due to convenience and service fears.
  • 06A brief online search and phone calls can unlock significant household savings.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

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MakoCenter · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Israeli Families Save Thousands Annually With Just Five Phone Calls to Service Providers
N12Center · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Israeli Families Save Thousands Annually With Just Five Phone Calls to Service Providers

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