Italy eSIM
Prepaid Italy travel data from $1.99 USD (1 GB, 7 days). No physical SIM and no contract: you get a QR code by email and install it from your phone's settings. Check your phone
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Plan details · 5 GB, 7 days
- Coverage
- Single country
- Plan type
- Data only
- Activation
- On network connection
- Hotspot
- Supported
- Top-up
- Not available
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Full plan terms, coverage & refunds
Data-only eSIM
Validity starts at the first network connection.
Top-ups unavailable. Usage tracking supported. Hotspot supported.
Calls and SMS are not included. Internet calling apps use your data.
Coverage (1 country)
Italy
Mobile networks: iliad, Windtre
Refund eligibility depends on the plan and its activation status. Contact Wanderly support before installing or using the eSIM.
Listed network types describe plan support; 4G/5G availability and speeds vary by location and device. Country coverage does not guarantee a signal throughout your route. If you need a specific network or location, confirm it with support before buying.
Refunds: who is eligible and how to request one are set out in our refund policy.
Free eSIM in Italy — free data for first-time users, claimed in the Wanderly app.
Italy eSIM plans at a glance
Wanderly lists 36 fixed-data Italy plans, ranging from 500MB up to 50GB over 1 to 180 days. Prices start at $1.99, and the lowest cost per gigabyte is $0.46/GB on the 50GB 30-day plan.
Unlimited day-passes are also available from $1.99 per day, billed per day rather than per gigabyte. 8 of the 41 Italy data-only plans can be topped up without reinstalling the eSIM.
Calls and SMS depend on the selected plan. Install using the supplied QR code and keep your home number on its own line. Activation timing varies by plan; check your selected plan's terms before purchasing or installing.
How much does an Italy eSIM cost?
An Italy eSIM from Wanderly costs $1.99 for 1GB (7 days), $4.99 for 5GB (30 days) and $10.99 for 15GB (30 days), as a one-off price with no subscription. Larger plans cost less per gigabyte: $1.99/GB at 1GB against $0.73/GB at 15GB.
In the November 1, 2026 edition of the Wanderly eSIM Price Index, Italy's data-only plans have a median of $0.80 per GB, below the $1.41 median across 181 destinations. 15 of those destinations have a lower median.
Cheapest plan that lasts your trip
| Trip | Plan | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Long weekend (1GB or more) | 1GB, 7 days | $1.99 |
| One week (3GB or more) | 3GB, 7 days | $3.99 |
| Two weeks (5GB or more) | 5GB, 15 days | $4.99 |
| One month (10GB or more) | 10GB, 30 days | $7.99 |
The data amounts are a starting point. Estimate how much you will use.
Cheapest plan by data size
| Data | Validity | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 7 days | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| 3GB | 7 days | $3.99 | $1.33 |
| 5GB | 30 days | $4.99 | $1.00 |
| 10GB | 30 days | $7.99 | $0.80 |
| 15GB | 30 days | $10.99 | $0.73 |
Cheapest current data-only plan at each size, as charged at checkout. Prices checked November 6, 2026, from the live catalogue. Compare Italy with every country in the eSIM Price Index.
🇮🇹 About eSIMs in Italy
Italy has excellent 4G coverage across the country and expanding 5G in Rome, Milan, Florence and Naples. Italy's main networks are TIM, Vodafone, WindTre and iliad. Some current plans list iliad and WindTre, and a few add Vodafone, so check the plan details if you want a particular one. Expect strong signal along the Rome–Florence–Venice high-speed rail corridor and in most hill towns.
Travelers here lean on Google Maps for the labyrinthine centro storicos, WhatsApp for agriturismo hosts, and Trenitalia's app for train tickets. 10–12 GB covers a week comfortably; two-week travelers with Tuscany driving or a Sicily leg usually want 15–20 GB. If your itinerary also touches France, Switzerland or Croatia, a Europe regional plan is often the better value.
Airport SIMs at FCO and MXP work fine but are marked up. Set up the eSIM on Wi-Fi according to your plan's start rule and skip the kiosk.
When comparing Italy eSIM plans, Switzerland is the border that catches people out. It sits outside the EU, so an Italy-only plan will not work on a day trip to Lugano, Zermatt or the Bernina Express; choose a regional plan that lists Switzerland as well as Italy. In Rome and Florence, expect to lean on maps, transport and museum-ticket apps; save tickets offline before you queue, as signal inside thick-walled churches and museums can be weak. Unlimited plans usually slow after a daily high-speed allowance, so for most trips a fixed plan sized to your own use is better value. See our Italy eSIM guide and Switzerland eSIM guide.
How to activate your eSIM in Italy
- 1Time the installationCheck the selected plan's start rule. If it starts on its first network connection and allows installation before travel, install it over reliable Wi-Fi before you fly; if it starts at installation, install it when you need it.
- 2Enable in Rome or MilanAt FCO, MXP or VCE, switch data to the Italy eSIM and enable Data Roaming.
- 3Grab Trenitalia and ItaloTrenoBoth are essential apps for high-speed rail tickets and real-time platforms.
- 4Save Amalfi and Cinque Terre offlineBoth regions have great coverage in towns but signal thins on the coastal switchbacks and hiking trails.
Italy eSIM FAQ
Which Italian network does it use?
It depends on the plan. Some current Italy plans list iliad and WindTre, and a few add Vodafone. The plan details show the network where one is named, so check them before you buy if it matters to you.
Will it work on the Frecciarossa?
Yes, coverage runs the length of the Rome–Milan and Rome–Naples high-speed corridors.
Does it work in Cinque Terre?
Yes in each of the five villages. Trail signal between them drops briefly on the higher paths.
Should I choose Italy-only or Europe?
For a pure Italy trip, single-country. If you also visit France, Switzerland, Slovenia or Croatia, Europe regional is better.
How much data for 2 weeks in Italy?
15–20 GB. Add unlimited if you plan constant Google Maps driving through Tuscany or the Dolomites.
Does an Italy eSIM work in Switzerland?
Not an Italy-only plan. Switzerland is outside the EU and is covered only by plans that list it, so for a trip to both choose a regional plan that includes Italy and Switzerland.
Is an unlimited eSIM worth it in Italy?
For most visitors, no. 10 to 12 GB covers a week of maps, messaging and train apps. Choose unlimited only for heavy streaming or hotspot use, after checking its daily high-speed allowance.
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