Increased mobile internet use
Since the use of smartphones is widespread, Israelis naturally surf the internet more frequently on mobile internet networks. According to the projections, the nnumber of mobile internet users in the country will reach 8.76 million in 2028. Both in the business and government sectors, there is a lot of investment in creating mobile-friendly websites convenient for surfing smartphones. In November 2022, the share of web pages served to web browsers on mobile devices in Israel stood at 58 percent. This share gradually increased since 2012.Internet usage characteristics
Israelis use the internet for a wide variety of needs. According to a survey conducted in 2022, finding information and researching how to do things constituted the main reasons for internet use in Israel. In addition, many people use the internet to read the daily news and watch TV shows and movies. Due to the central place that the internet occupies in life these days, people spend much time surfing the internet. A study found that in the third quarter of 2022, Israelis spent approximately 7 hours a day surfing the internet. This time was mainly spent watching content on streaming services like Netflix and Disney Plus and using social networks such as Instagram and TikTok.Online crime is a major problem
Despite the various advantages of using the internet, there are, of course, dangers. Online crime is the most significant hazard. In 2021, an Israeli survey found that online crime constituted Israel's most common type of crime that year. 6.5 percent of the respondents were victims of cybercrime. There were various common cybercrimes in Israel in 2021, especially information or identity theft. Israel is known as a worldwide expert country in cybersecurity, and famous companies in this field, such as Checkpoint, are Israeli firms or have Israeli founders.
