Italy eSIM guide
3 networks with 5G · 10 data plans from $2.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Iliad 4G, Vodafone 5G, Wind Tre 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 3 GB · 30 days · $2.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $0.65/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $5.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~614 MB | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $3.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $3.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $9.99 Unlimited · 7 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $3.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $8.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $12.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $8.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $12.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $28.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Italy
The Italy eSIM connects to Iliad, Vodafone and Wind Tre. 5G is listed on Vodafone, Wind Tre; elsewhere it's 4G.
Arriving in Italy
- FCO Rome Fiumicino
- MXP Milan Malpensa
- VCE Venice Marco Polo
- NAP Naples
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Italy.
City guides in Italy
About unlimited in Italy
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 5 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Italy?
These regional eSIMs include Italy. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Italy eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $8.99.
All 10 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 GB · 30 days | $2.99 | $0.10 | $1.00 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $3.99 | $0.13 | $0.80 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $8.99 | $0.30 | $0.90 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $12.99 | $0.43 | $0.65 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $5.99 | $2.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $7.99 | $1.60 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $9.99 | $1.43 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $11.99 | $1.20 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $20.99 | $1.40 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $28.99 | $0.97 | No cap |
Questions about Italy
Which networks does the Italy eSIM use?
The Italy eSIM connects to Iliad, Vodafone and Wind Tre. 5G is listed on Vodafone, Wind Tre; elsewhere it's 4G.
How much data do I need for a week in Italy?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $3.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Italy?
Yes, from $5.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 5 GB usage per day.
Do Italy plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Italy?
The main international airports are Rome Fiumicino (FCO), Milan Malpensa (MXP), Venice Marco Polo (VCE), Naples (NAP).
Does a regional eSIM cover Italy?
Yes. EU & UK, Europe and Global include Italy. The smallest, EU & UK, covers 28 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.