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Italy eSIM
A 5 GB Italy eSIM costs £5.99 for 30 days on Iliad, TIM and Wind with 5G. Plans start at £3.99 for 1 GB. Delivered by email in seconds.
Your eSIM runs on the Iliad, TIM and Wind networks, so you can message friends on WhatsApp, follow maps and book a FREENOW or itTaxi ride in Rome, Florence or Milan without hunting for café Wi-Fi. Wandering from piazza to piazza is simpler with a map in your pocket.
- 5G and 4G
- 3 networks: Iliad, TIM, Wind
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your Italy eSIM in two questions
Which Italy eSIM plan do I need?
Start with how long you'll be in Italy and how much your phone does, then match it to one of these.
- A city break in Rome or Florence, 3 days, standard use: choose 2 GB for 15 days for messages, maps, social media and music.
- A fortnight touring Venice, Florence and Rome, 14 days, standard use: choose 10 GB for 30 days.
- A month-long stay in Milan, 30 days, standard use: choose 20 GB for 30 days.
- Italy and a neighbouring country, 7 days, standard use: choose 5 GB for 30 days for the Italy part, or the 33-country Europe bundle if your route crosses a border.
Most plans can be topped up, and the longest lasts 180 days.
All 51 Italy eSIM plans
Prices include any taxes. Price per GB shown so you can compare at a glance.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | Top-up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | Choose | ||
| 2 GB · 15 days | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £2.00 / €2.50 / $2.50 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 / €1.66 / $2.00 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 / €1.66 / $2.00 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99 | £1.20 / €1.40 / $1.60 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99 | £1.00 / €1.20 / $1.30 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £18.99 / €22.99 / $24.99 | £0.95 / €1.15 / $1.25 | Choose | ||
| 50 GB · 30 days | £38.99 / €46.99 / $50.99 | £0.78 / €0.94 / $1.02 | Choose | ||
| 50 GB · 180 days | £50.99 / €60.99 / $65.99 | £1.02 / €1.22 / $1.32 | Choose |
Networks your Italy eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins the strongest of these local networks automatically, wherever you are in Italy.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | Iliad, TIM, Wind | 5G |
Good to know
- Data only: your own number keeps working for calls and texts
- Hotspot works where your phone and the network allow it
- Plans start when you first connect; install within 180 days
- Your data routes through France or Netherlands or United Kingdom, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Travelling further?
These eSIMs cover Italy and more countries on one plan.
Will my eSIM have signal in Italy?
Your eSIM joins Iliad, TIM and Wind in Italy, and all three run 5G. Your phone picks one of them by itself, so there's nothing to set up once you land. Cities and main roads are well covered, but signal can be patchy in mountain and rural areas, so save offline maps before a countryside walk.
Your data reaches the internet through France, the Netherlands or the United Kingdom. That's a normal setup for travel eSIMs; find out more about IP addresses abroad. Daily plans slow to 512 Kbps once that day's allowance is used up.
How much data do you need in Italy?
Light: maps, messages, email (about 0.25 GB a day). Standard: plus social, music, some video (about 0.7 GB a day). Heavy: plus streaming, video calls, hotspot (about 1.8 GB a day).
3 days
- Light · about 800 MB500 MB a day · 3 days · £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99
- Standard · about 2 GB2 GB · 15 days · £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB2 GB a day · 3 days · £7.99 / €8.99 / $9.99
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB2 GB · 15 days · £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99
- Standard · about 5 GB5 GB · 30 days · £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99
- Heavy · about 13 GB2 GB a day · 7 days · £10.49 / €11.99 / $13.49
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £8.49 / €10.49 / $10.99
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £14.49 / €17.49 / $18.99
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB10 GB · 30 days · £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £15.49 / €18.49 / $19.99
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £28.49 / €34.49 / $36.99
How to set up your Italy eSIM
Install at home
On Wi-Fi, tap Install on iPhone (iOS 17.4+), scan the QR code, or type the two codes from your email.
Switch on when you land
Turn on your eSIM line, choose it for mobile data and switch Data Roaming on for that line.
You're online
Your phone joins Iliad and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using your phone in Italy: data, maps and messages
- Arriving: Land at Rome Fiumicino, Milan Malpensa or Venice Marco Polo and switch your eSIM on. Install it at home on Wi-Fi first, then keep data roaming on for the eSIM line. Turn on data roaming
- Getting around: Order a car in Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan or Naples with FREENOW, itTaxi or Uber. Ride apps need data too, so check your plan before you head out.
- Staying in touch: WhatsApp and Telegram send your messages over data, so keep an eye on your allowance. Your home number stays on for calls and texts. Keep WhatsApp and your home number
- Networks: Your phone can connect to Iliad, TIM or Wind, and 5G appears where your phone and the network support it.
- Top-ups: Most plans can be topped up, so you can add data mid-trip. Standard use, with social media, music and some video, is about 0.7 GB a day.
Italy eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for Italy?
Italy eSIMs start at £3.99 for 1 GB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £5.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the Italy eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to Iliad, TIM and Wind in Italy, with 5G where the network has it. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my Italy eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Italy, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my Italy eSIM?
Yes. Most Italy plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.
Why does my IP address show another country?
Italy plans route your data through France, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Italy are not affected.
Does it come with a phone number?
Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.
What if my plans change?
Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.
Is there 5G in Italy?
Yes, Italy has 5G. Where your eSIM's network offers it, your phone can switch to 5G, and the symbol shows at the top of the screen when it is on.
Does Uber work in Italy with an eSIM?
Yes. Uber, FREENOW and itTaxi all run on mobile data, so keep yours on to book a ride from Rome Fiumicino (FCO) or Milan Malpensa (MXP) into the city. Set your pickup point before you leave the terminal.
Can I use WhatsApp in Italy with an eSIM?
Yes. WhatsApp and Telegram both run on your eSIM's mobile data, so you can message home from Florence, Venice or Naples. Messages are a light use of data, so a small plan can go a long way.
What happens when my daily data runs out in Italy?
If you choose a daily plan, data drops to 512 Kbps once that day's allowance is used up. Pick a bigger daily allowance for days full of maps and photos in Rome or Florence.
Can I use my eSIM as a hotspot in Italy?
Yes, you can share your eSIM data as a hotspot. Heavy use, which includes hotspot, runs to about 1.8 GB a day, so choose a bigger plan if a laptop does the work on your trip to Florence.
Can one eSIM cover Italy and other European countries?
Yes, Italy sits inside several Europe bundles, so if you are heading from Milan on to another country, one eSIM can cover the whole route without swapping SIMs at the border.
Ready for Italy?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.