Hadara Speed Test - Palestine ISP

Hadara is Palestine's dominant retail internet service provider, controlling 66% of the ISP market as a subsidiary of Paltel Group. Hadara delivers ADSL and fiber broadband to approximately 285,000 subscribers across West Bank cities. Fiber plans offer 50-100 Mbps where infrastructure exists.

About Hadara

Hadara operates as Paltel Group's dedicated internet service subsidiary, responsible for retail broadband delivery to Palestinian homes and businesses. The company resells Paltel's ADSL and fiber infrastructure to end users.

With 66% of the retail ISP market, Hadara dominates Palestinian broadband through its parent company's control of the fixed-line network. The company provides ADSL at 4-24 Mbps on copper and fiber at 50-100 Mbps in select urban areas of Ramallah, Nablus, and Hebron.

Hadara Plans and Services

Hadara offers several internet plans across different technologies and price points.

Hadara offers ADSL plans from ILS 70 for 4 Mbps to ILS 150 for 16 Mbps monthly. Fiber plans where available cost ILS 200 for 50 Mbps and ILS 280 for 100 Mbps. All plans use Paltel's copper and fiber infrastructure.

Installation fees range from ILS 100 to ILS 200 depending on infrastructure at the address. Most plans require 12-month contracts. ADSL remains the primary technology for most subscribers, with fiber covering approximately 15-20% of urban addresses in major West Bank cities.

Hadara Internet Plans

Plan	Speed	Price	Features
ADSL Basic dsl	4 Mbps	ILS 70/month	4 Mbps download speed ADSL over copper line Available in most West Bank towns 12-month contract
ADSL Standard dsl	8 Mbps	ILS 100/month	8 Mbps download speed Suitable for browsing and streaming ADSL2+ technology Paltel copper infrastructure
ADSL Premium dsl	16 Mbps	ILS 150/month	16 Mbps download speed Best ADSL tier available Supports video calls and streaming Requires proximity to exchange
Fiber 50 Mbps fiber	50 Mbps	ILS 200/month	50 Mbps download speed FTTH connection Available in Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron fiber zones Stable connection for remote work

Prices and availability may vary by location. Contact Hadara for current offers.

Hadara Coverage by Region

Hadara performance varies by location. Coverage density, local infrastructure, and network congestion affect speeds in each market.

Ramallah Governorate

Coverage: Fiber covers 25-30% of addresses. ADSL available throughout Typical: 50-100 Mbps on fiber. 8-16 Mbps on ADSL Peak congestion: Moderate during evening hours

Strongest Hadara coverage with most fiber deployment. Paltel data center here.

Nablus Governorate

Coverage: Fiber in urban core at 15-20%. ADSL across city Typical: 50-100 Mbps on fiber. 8-12 Mbps on ADSL Peak congestion: Moderate

Growing fiber deployment in city center

Hebron and Southern West Bank

Coverage: Fiber expanding at 10-15%. ADSL in populated areas Typical: 8-16 Mbps on ADSL. 50 Mbps on fiber where available Peak congestion: Moderate

Coverage gaps in Area C villages due to tower permit restrictions

Gaza Strip

Coverage: ADSL limited by infrastructure damage. No fiber deployment Typical: 4-8 Mbps on ADSL where functioning Peak congestion: Variable, affected by power outages

64% of mobile towers out of service. Power outages 12-20 hours daily limit connectivity

Is Hadara Right for You?

Every provider has trade-offs. Here is how Hadara performs based on real-world usage and customer feedback.

Strengths

66% ISP market share, the largest broadband provider in Palestine
Wide ADSL coverage across most West Bank towns with Paltel infrastructure
Fiber expanding in Ramallah, Nablus, and Hebron at 50-100 Mbps
Part of Paltel Group providing integrated fixed broadband service
Only fixed broadband option in many Palestinian towns

Weaknesses

Most subscribers on aging ADSL at 4-16 Mbps
Fiber covers only 15-20% of urban addresses as of 2025
Pricing higher than regional averages due to monopoly position
Customer service criticized for slow response times
All traffic routes through Israeli networks adding latency
Gaza infrastructure damaged, with service severely limited

Best For

West Bank residents needing fixed broadband at home
Users in Ramallah, Nablus, or Hebron with fiber availability
Remote workers needing stable connection over mobile data
Businesses requiring fixed-line broadband in Palestinian territories

Not Ideal For

Gaza residents where infrastructure is severely damaged
Speed-focused users limited to ADSL at 4-16 Mbps
Budget users who find Hadara pricing higher than regional norms
Users in Area C villages without Paltel infrastructure

How Hadara Compares

Side-by-side comparison of Hadara against major competitors in Palestine.

Competitor	Speed	Price	Coverage	Verdict
Paltel	Identical speeds since Hadara uses Paltel's ADSL and fiber network directly.	Hadara pricing reflects Paltel wholesale plus retail margin. Some users contract directly with Paltel.	Same coverage footprint since Hadara depends entirely on Paltel infrastructure.	Both deliver the same connection. Compare customer service and plan terms.
Jawwal	Hadara ADSL at 4-16 Mbps. Jawwal fiber at 50-100 Mbps. Jawwal 3G mobile at 3-7 Mbps.	Hadara ADSL from ILS 70. Jawwal fiber from ILS 200. Jawwal mobile data from ILS 30.	Hadara covers most West Bank towns. Jawwal covers West Bank and Gaza with mobile.	Choose Hadara for fixed ADSL where fiber unavailable. Choose Jawwal for mobile or fiber.

Troubleshooting Hadara Issues

Common Hadara connection problems and how to fix them.

Hadara ADSL speeds below advertised rate

Cause: Distance from Paltel exchange, copper line quality, or evening congestion.

Check the distance between your home and nearest Paltel central office
Replace old internal telephone wiring if cables are damaged
Test with ethernet cable directly to modem to isolate WiFi issues
Contact Hadara to request a line quality test
Ask about fiber availability as an upgrade from ADSL

Hadara broadband connection drops or fails

Cause: Modem issues, power outages affecting exchange equipment, or line faults.

Restart your modem and wait 2 minutes before reconnecting
Check all cable connections from wall socket to modem
Verify power is stable at your location and the exchange
Call Hadara technical support for remote diagnostics
Keep a mobile data backup for important work during outages

Hadara History

Key milestones in Hadara development and network expansion.

2006

Hadara established as Paltel Group's retail internet service subsidiary

2010

Expanded ADSL coverage to smaller West Bank towns

2020

Began fiber-to-the-home deployment in Ramallah urban areas

2022

Extended fiber coverage to parts of Nablus and Hebron

2025

Fiber reached approximately 15-20% of urban addresses in major West Bank cities

Test Your Hadara Speed

Run a free speed test to check if Hadara delivers the speeds you are paying for. Test during peak evening hours for the most realistic results. Compare your results against Hadara advertised speeds above.

Hadara Speed Test FAQ

Is Hadara the same as Paltel?

Hadara is a subsidiary of Paltel Group, not the same company. Paltel (Palestine Telecommunications) owns and operates the fixed-line infrastructure including copper and fiber networks. Hadara is the dedicated internet service provider arm that delivers broadband to retail customers using Paltel's infrastructure. Together they form part of Paltel Group along with Jawwal mobile. Some customers contract directly with Paltel for broadband while others go through Hadara. The connection quality is identical since both use the same physical network.

How fast is Hadara internet in Palestine?

Hadara speeds depend on the technology at your address. ADSL connections deliver 4 to 16 Mbps depending on plan tier and distance from the Paltel central office. Fiber-to-the-home where available provides 50 to 100 Mbps actual speeds. Most Hadara subscribers remain on ADSL as fiber covers only 15-20% of urban addresses. Latency averages 60-80 milliseconds to regional servers because all Palestinian traffic routes through Israeli networks. Evening peak hours between 7pm and 11pm can reduce speeds due to congestion. Run a speed test to compare your actual performance against your plan's advertised speed.

Is fiber available from Hadara at my address?

Hadara fiber is available in select areas of Ramallah (25-30% coverage), Nablus (15-20%), and Hebron (10-15%). Coverage concentrates in city centers and commercial districts. Most Palestinian addresses still receive ADSL at 4-16 Mbps. Contact Hadara or Paltel directly with your exact address to verify fiber availability. Installation takes 5-10 days in fiber-covered areas. If fiber is not available, ADSL at 8-16 Mbps is the alternative. Jawwal also launched fiber services in 2022, providing a second option in some areas.