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eSIM Italy

5G · Iliad, TIM, Wind

Good to know

Starts when you first connect

Top-up available

7 days

30 days

180 days

Good to know

Starts when you first connect

Top-up available

Before you go

Italy eSIM: what to expect.

Plans for Italy range from 1 to 50 GB and 7 to 180 days, plus day plans with a fixed daily allowance. You pay once. No contract, no roaming bill.

Networks and speed

  • NetworksIliad, TIM and Wind
  • SpeedUp to 5G on all three networks. Where there is no 5G, you connect over 4G/LTE.
  • Internet runs viaFrance / Netherlands / United KingdomDepending on the plan. Banking or streaming apps may treat you as being there.

Which plan for your trip

Our pick · 1 week5 GB · 30 days$10.49About 0.7 GB a day: enough for maps, messages, social media and some video.Choose this planOur pick · 2 weeks10 GB · 30 days$16.59About 0.7 GB a day: enough for maps, messages, social media and some video.Choose this plan

Prefer a daily allowance? 1 GB per day · 7 days for $7.29: full speed up to 1 GB a day, then 512 Kbps until the next day.

Picked like in our shop: the cheapest plan with about 0.7 GB a day. Live prices for Italy.

Tips for Italy

  • Between Bologna and Florence the high-speed line runs mostly through tunnels, so expect gaps in mobile data on that stretch.
  • In the Dolomites and along the Amalfi Coast, signal can change from one valley or bend to the next. Download offline maps before you drive.
  • SIM card from another EU country? EU rules let you roam in Italy at home prices, within fair-use limits. An eSIM makes sense if your data abroad is limited or your SIM is from outside the EU.
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Questions

Which networks does the Italy eSIM use?

Iliad (5G), TIM (5G) and Wind (5G). Which one your phone uses depends on the plan and on where you are.

Does the Italy eSIM work on 5G?

Yes, 5G on Iliad, TIM and Wind. Your phone needs to support 5G; where there is no 5G signal, it uses 4G/LTE.

Will my phone work with the Italy eSIM?

Yes, if your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to one carrier. Most iPhones from the XS and XR onwards do, as do recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models. Check yours in our list of eSIM phones.

Does the Italy eSIM come with a phone number?

No. It is data only: no phone number, no calls or SMS. Your own SIM stays in your phone, so WhatsApp and iMessage keep working with your usual number.

How much data do I need for a week in Italy?

About 0.7 GB a day covers maps, messages, social media and some video, so around 5 GB for a week. Our pick for one week: 5 GB · 30 days for $10.49.

What is the cheapest Italy eSIM?

1 GB · 7 days for $3.69 is the lowest-priced plan. The lowest price per GB is 50 GB · 30 days at $0.69 per GB. A single day with 0.49 GB costs $2.29.

How long is the Italy eSIM valid?

Plans run for 7, 30 or 180 days. Day plans can be booked for 1 to 30 days.

When does my plan start?

When your phone first connects to a network in Italy, not when you buy or install the eSIM. So you can install it at home before you travel.

Is there an unlimited Italy eSIM?

Not at full speed. Day plans come closest: up to 10 GB a day at full speed, then 512 Kbps until the next day.

Can I use the Italy eSIM as a hotspot?

Yes, your phone can share the connection with a laptop or a second phone. Everything you share counts against your plan. Whether a network limits sharing depends on the plan, so ask us before you buy if it matters. More in our hotspot guide.

Can I top up my Italy eSIM?

Yes, on plans marked “Top-up possible”: add data under My eSIMs while the plan is still valid. No new eSIM needed.

What happens when I use up my daily data?

On day plans you get full speed up to the daily allowance. After that, the speed drops to between 500 Kbps and 1 Mbps, depending on the plan, until the next day.

Why do some apps think I am in another country?

Depending on the plan, your connection runs via France, the Netherlands or the United Kingdom. Websites and apps, such as banking or streaming services, may then treat you as being there.

Can I get a refund?

eSIM purchases are final. If something isn’t right, write to us in Help and we’ll take care of it.

Italy in detail: networks, speed and roaming

Networks and 5G

3 networks · 5G

Your eSIM uses Iliad, TIM and Wind.

  • San Marino and Vatican CitySeparate countries with their own shop pages.
  • 5G where the network offers itOtherwise 4G/LTE on the same plan.
  • Older phonesConnect over 4G/LTE, nothing to change.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue

Speed in Milan and Rome

165 Mbps

Milan and Rome measure well above the national median, so speeds away from the big cities are clearly lower.

DownloadGlobal rank
Italy87 Mbps55 of 100
Milan165 Mbps58 of 151
Rome144 Mbps72 of 151

Sources: Ookla Speedtest Global Index (September 2026)

Trains, mountains and coast

Gaps in tunnels

In the cities coverage is strong, but tunnels, mountain valleys and coastal bends cause gaps.

  • High speed trains: between Bologna and Florence the line runs mostly through tunnels.
  • Dolomites and Amalfi Coast: download offline maps before you drive.
  • Tickets: save train and ferry tickets offline before you board.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue

Roaming with your home plan

EU rules apply

Italy is in the EU, so a SIM from the EU or EEA roams here at home prices within fair use limits.

  • SIM from the EU or EEAHome allowance at home prices, fair use may apply.
  • SIM from elsewhereYour operator’s roaming prices apply.
  • Travel eSIMFor little data abroad or a fixed price. More in EU roaming explained.

Sources: Your Europe: mobile roaming costs

Local SIM card or travel eSIM

Online on landing

An Italian SIM suits a long stay with a local number, while for a holiday the eSIM saves the shop visit.

Local SIMTravel eSIM
WhereShop or counterOnline, at home
OnlineAfter setupOn landing
Home SIMUsually comes outStays in
NumberLocal numberData only

Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue

How much data for Italy

0.7 GB a day

Our shop suggests about 0.7 GB a day, enough for maps, messages, social media and some video, and our data guide shows what each app uses.

1 week2 weeks
Maps, messagesabout 2 GBabout 4 GB
Plus social mediaabout 5 GBabout 10 GB
Plus videoabout 10 GBabout 20 GB
Plan for
Rome, 4 daysabout 3 GB
Garda, 1 weekabout 5 GB
Tour, 2 weeksabout 10 GB

Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue

Set up before you fly

4 steps

Four steps at home make sure you are online when you land.

  1. Check that your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked: list of eSIM phones.
  2. Install the eSIM at home over Wi‑Fi, on iPhone or Android.
  3. On arrival, use the eSIM for mobile data and turn on its data roaming.
  4. Keep data roaming off for your home line, so your operator does not charge you.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue

Plan types and more countries

Data only

The eSIM is data only, so WhatsApp and FaceTime keep your usual number, as our WhatsApp guide explains.

  • Data plans: a total amount for a set number of days, unused data carries over to the next day.
  • Day plans: a fixed amount per day at full speed, after that as each plan states.
  • Top up: on plans marked “Top-up possible”, add data under My eSIMs without a new eSIM.
  • More countries: a regional plan covers several countries with one eSIM, see below.
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Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue

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