eSIM for Italy
A prepaid travel eSIM that gets you online the moment you land in Italy. You install it from a QR code we email you, in about five minutes, with no SIM shop to find at Fiumicino or Malpensa.
- 86 data plans work in Italy, from $3.49. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
- There is no plan for Italy alone right now. 5 plans pair it with one or two nearby countries, and 81 regional plans cover it too.
- Most plans start when you first use data, so you can install at home before you fly. A few start at install, and the tables mark them.
- Data only, with no local phone number. Your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Prices by data and trip length
Prices in US dollars, checked November 3, 2026. The plan page shows the current price before you pay.
| Data | 7 days | 15 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $3.492 GB, 15 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations | $3.492 GB, 15 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations | $4.993 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 35 destinations |
| 3 GB | $4.993 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 35 destinations | $4.993 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 35 destinations | $4.993 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 35 destinations |
| 5 GB | $6.995 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 35 destinations | $6.995 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 35 destinations | $6.995 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 35 destinations |
| 10 GB | $10.9912 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations | $10.9912 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations | $10.9912 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations |
| 20 GB | $17.9920 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations | $17.9920 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations | $17.9920 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations |
Unlimited data plans
7 unlimited plans work in Italy. Unlimited plans give a set amount of full speed data, then slow down. The cheapest for each length:
| Length | Price | Full speed | Covers | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $8.99 | 3 GB a day at up to 20 Mbps, then 1 Mbps | Europe plan, 28 destinations | On first use |
| 5 days | $11.99 | 3 GB a day at up to 20 Mbps, then 1 Mbps | Europe plan, 28 destinations | On first use |
| 7 days | $14.99 | 3 GB a day at up to 20 Mbps, then 1 Mbps | Europe plan, 28 destinations | On first use |
| 10 days | $19.99 | 3 GB a day at up to 20 Mbps, then 1 Mbps | Europe plan, 28 destinations | On first use |
| 15 days | $43.99 | 90 GB in total at full speed, then 2 Mbps | Europe plan, 35 destinations | On first use |
Plans for Italy and nearby countries
- Italy and France: 5 plans, from $3.99 for 2 GB over 15 days.
- Europe plan, 28 destinations, including France, Austria, Greece and Spain: from $8.99 for unlimited data for 3 days.
- Europe plan, 34 destinations, including France, Switzerland, Austria and Greece: from $3.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Europe plan, 40 destinations, including France, Switzerland, Austria and Greece: from $4.99 for 1 GB over 14 days.
- Regional plan, 42 destinations, including France, Switzerland, Austria and Greece: from $3.49 for 1 GB over 14 days.
- Regional plan, 51 destinations, including France, Switzerland, Austria and Greece: from $12.99 for 12 GB over 30 days.
Network and plan details
- 40 of the 86 plans connect at 5G where the local network and your phone support it. The rest use 4G LTE.
- Of the 86 plans for Italy, 78 start when you first use data and 8 start when you install the eSIM.
- Your data goes out to the internet from the UK on 45 plans, Hong Kong on 8 and Western Europe on 7. 6 use other places. 20 do not say. Websites usually see that place as your location.
- Hotspot sharing works on every plan here.
- The catalog does not name the local network for these plans.
- Capital: Rome
- Country calling code: +39
- Plans: 86, from $3.49 to $116.99
Italy is a country you navigate on foot and by train, and both go smoother with data. Google Maps reads the tangled old-town streets, the Trenitalia and Italo apps handle the fast trains, and translation fills the gaps where English runs out. A travel eSIM has it all working from arrival. Italy is in EU roaming, so a Europe regional plan usually covers it.
What you can use the data for
Maps. Google Maps is essential in the medieval centers of Rome, Florence, and Venice, where the streets defeat any paper map. It needs a connection throughout.
Trains. The Trenitalia and Italo apps manage high-speed tickets between cities, which live on your phone and need data to buy and display.
Ride-hailing and taxis. FreeNow and itTaxi book licensed cabs in the cities, which is easier than finding a rank.
Translation and bookings. Camera translation for menus, plus live booking of museum slots like the Uffizi and the Vatican, which sell out and need a connection to reserve.
Where it works
Coverage roams on Italy's national networks, strong across the cities and main rail routes:
- Rome, served by Fiumicino (FCO) and Ciampino (CIA)
- Milan (Malpensa, MXP, and Linate, LIN)
- Venice (VCE) and the northeast
- Florence (FLR) and Tuscany
- Naples (NAP) and the Amalfi gateway
City and high-speed rail coverage is strong. It thins out on the Amalfi Coast road, in the Dolomites, and across rural Sicily and Sardinia. Download offline maps before driving the coast or the mountain passes.
Common situations
Classic Rome, Florence, Venice trip
Activate at the airport, open Google Maps, and find your way through the old centers without a SIM stop. The high-speed train apps keep your tickets and times in one place as you move between the three.
Amalfi Coast and the south
Keep maps live for the winding coast road, where the next town is rarely in a straight line. Download an offline map for the stretches where signal drops on the cliffs.
Business in Milan
Stay on email and calls between meetings in the fashion and finance districts. The eSIM runs beside your home SIM, so your usual number still rings.
How to install your eSIM before you fly
- Buy the plan. The eSIM arrives by email, usually within a minute. Install it at home on Wi-Fi with the one-tap link or the QR code in the email. 8 plans start counting at install or purchase, and the tables mark them. Install those close to your flight.
- Name the line Italy and keep it off until you land. Do not delete it after setup, because an eSIM installs only once.
- On arrival, turn the line on, choose it for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Turn off data roaming on your home line.
Screen by screen steps for iPhone and Android are in our travel eSIM install guide.
Phones that work
Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked. Check your model on our compatibility page.
Common questions
How much does an eSIM for Italy cost?
Plans start at $3.49 for 2 GB over 15 days, on a plan that covers 36 destinations. A plan with at least 10 GB for 30 days starts at $10.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Italy?
Yes. 7 unlimited plans work in Italy, from $8.99 for 3 days. That plan gives 3 GB a day at up to 20 Mbps, then 1 Mbps.
Is there a plan for Italy only?
No, not right now. 5 plans cover Italy together with one or two nearby countries, and 81 regional plans cover it too.
Can one eSIM cover Italy and other European countries?
Yes. All 38 Europe plans in our catalog include Italy, from $3.49 for 2 GB over 15 days.
When does the plan start counting days?
It depends on the plan. Of the 86 plans for Italy, 78 start when you first use data and 8 start when you install the eSIM. The plan page shows the rule before you pay.
Does the eSIM come with a phone number?
No. These plans are data only, and your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Will it work in Venice and the old centers?
Yes. City coverage is strong, which matters most in the maze-like historic centers where Google Maps is the only way to find an address.
What about the Amalfi Coast and the islands?
Cities and rail lines are well covered. The Amalfi road, the Dolomites, and rural Sicily and Sardinia have gaps, so download offline maps first.