App Setup & User Guide | Local03

Your Direct Connection to Israel,
from Anywhere in the World

Call your contacts directly with excellent sound quality, receive SMS messages from Israel, with no complicated prefixes and at the most affordable rates.

Secure SMS / WhatsApp Verification
Direct Dialing from Contacts
Fast, HD-Quality Connection

Download the app for free and start calling

Why Choose the Local03 App?

Everything you need to stay connected to Israel, wherever you are.

Receive SMS from Israel

Receive SMS messages and verification codes from banks and institutions in Israel, sent straight to the app, wherever you are in the world.

Call History

A complete, organized record of every outgoing call made within the app, for your convenience.

Contact Sync

Shows your existing mobile contacts for one-tap dialing, with no need to re-enter them.

Audio Quality

Clear, uninterrupted HD-quality communication with no delay, even over changing internet connections.

Dialing Flexibility

Choose whichever dialing method suits you best, at the most affordable rate, any time you like.

Significant Savings

Save tens of percent on international call costs compared to standard carriers.

Quick Start in 3 Simple Steps

Follow along and you'll be up and running in a couple of minutes.

1 Sign Up & Verify
2 Enter Verification Code
3 Dial Pad & Usage
Local03 sign-up screen

Step 1: Enter Your Mobile Number to Sign Up

When you open the app, the Welcome screen will appear:

  • Select the country code for the location of your number.
  • Enter the local mobile number authorized on your account.
  • Choose to receive the verification code via SMS or WhatsApp, then tap Continue.
Local03 verification code screen

Step 2: Verify Your Phone Number

Enter the 6-digit verification code you received via SMS or WhatsApp.

After entering the code, tap Verify code.

💡 Helpful tips for smooth verification:

  • • Seeing "Authentication blocked due to too many attempts"? Wait about 15 minutes and try again.
  • • If you've updated a new authorized number on your account, please allow about 20 minutes for the update to finish in the app.
Local03 dialer screen

Step 3: Dialer & Using the App

The main dialer screen gives you quick access to all the features:

  • Dialer: dial numbers directly.
  • Contacts: direct access to your phone's contacts.
  • History: your complete call history.
  • Messages: receive and view SMS messages.

Dialing Mode Settings

In the settings screen (tap the ⚙️ gear icon at the bottom), you can choose your preferred dialing mode:

  • Internet Calling: high-quality calls over Wi-Fi or a mobile data plan.
  • Access Number Calling: a great solution when you don't have a steady internet connection.

That's it — you're all set!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions we hear most often.

Does the app work from anywhere in the world?

Yes — the app is used for outgoing calls, and you can dial from anywhere in the world to any country.

*Call usage is subject to the terms of your monthly plan.

How do I view and copy an SMS message I receive in the app?

To view and copy an SMS you've received, open the Messages screen at the bottom of the app and press and hold the message you want.

How do I enter my phone number when signing up?

Select the country code for where you're located, then enter the local number authorized on your account — without an international prefix and without a leading 0.

What should I do if the verification message gets blocked?

If you see the message "Authentication blocked due to too many attempts," wait about 15 minutes and try again.

I updated a new number on my account — when can I connect?

When you update a new authorized number on your Local03 account, please allow about 20 minutes for the update to finish processing in the system and the app.

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