eSIM for Italy
Plans from $1.88 per day
Italy
Italian coverage comes via TIM and Vodafone Italia, giving you reliable 5G in Rome, Milan, Florence, Venice, and Naples and strong 4G along the Amalfi and Ligurian coasts where travelers spend their days.
An EU-routed plan extends past Italy into neighboring Schengen countries, so a Rome–Florence–Nice loop stays connected on one eSIM. That sidesteps Italy's in-person passport registration, which operators have made progressively less tourist-friendly in recent years.
Plan for terrain: coverage is excellent in cities and coastal resorts but can drop to 4G or weaker in the Dolomites, rural Tuscany, and small Sardinian or Sicilian villages. Download offline maps for hill towns and keep the eSIM for navigation, ticketing apps, and translation in the cities. Activate on arrival.
When to activate
Activate anytimeStandard activate-on-arrival pattern. Plans cover Italy and most extend through EU roaming to neighboring Schengen countries.
Network partners
TIM
Vodafone Italia
Connection details
Networks
TIM · Vodafone Italia
Speed
5G / 4G / LTE
Hotspot
Allowed
From
$1.88/day
Country context
Currency
EUR
Emergency
112 (EU universal)
Plug type
C / F / L
Time zone
CET (UTC+1) / CEST in summer
Why eSIM here, not a local SIM
Italian SIMs require passport registration in person — and operators have closed several tourist-friendly options in recent years.
Free Wi-Fi: Common. Coverage is excellent in cities and Mediterranean coastal areas; mountainous regions and small Sardinian/Sicilian villages can drop to 4G or weaker.
From order to online in 4 steps
Step 1
Buy your plan
Pick a data plan that fits your trip, pay with card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
Common questions about Italy
When does my plan's validity start in Italy?
Validity starts when your eSIM first connects to a local Italy network, that's usually as soon as you land and switch off airplane mode. Installing the eSIM at home days before your trip doesn't burn any days.
Can I use my phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot in Italy?
Yes, all Esim70 plans support tethering by default with no separate daily cap. Your phone can share its data connection with a laptop, tablet, or travel companion's phone.
Will my home number still work in Italy?
Yes, modern phones support dual-SIM. Your home SIM stays active for calls and SMS while the Esim70 eSIM handles data abroad. You can keep WhatsApp / iMessage tied to your home number too.
