Italy eSIM plans
Instant deliveryYour eSIM for Italy is available from €0.99 and active straight away: in Italy it connects to the TIM, Vodafone Italia, WindTre, Iliad networks (4G/LTE, 5G where available), coverage 98. Install it by QR code before you leave — no roaming and no SIM swap.
- Instant email delivery
- 30-day returns
- Support in French
- Visa · Mastercard · Apple Pay · Google Pay · PayPal
eSIM for Italy — at a glance
- From
- €0.99
- Local networks
- TIM, Vodafone Italia, WindTre, Iliad
- Technology
- 4G/LTE & 5G
- Network coverage
- 98
- Activation
- QR code — install before you leave
- Recommended data
- 1–3 GB light use · 5 GB with social media · 10 GB+ streaming
All eSIM plans for Italy
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | 1 day | €0.99 |
| Unlimited | 3 days | €3.49 |
| Unlimited | 5 days | €5.99 |
| Unlimited | 7 days | €7.99 |
| Unlimited | 10 days | €10.99 |
| Unlimited | 15 days | €15.99 |
| Unlimited | 30 days | €30.99 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | €1.99 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | €2.49 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | €2.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | €3.99 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | €6.49 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | €10.99 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | €23.49 |
From the Roman frenzy to the Venetian canals, by way of the Tuscan hills and the Amalfi coast, Italy is lived at a hundred miles an hour. Getting around on public transport, finding a hidden trattoria in the lanes of Naples or checking museum opening hours in real time: all of it needs a reliable connection from your very first step off the plane. With an eSIM activated before you even leave, you avoid the queues at airport SIM card kiosks and the roaming charges that weigh down the bill. Simpartout gives you access to the best Italian networks, straight on your phone.
Flight time from Paris
About 2h – 2h30
Time difference with France
None — Italy is on UTC+1, like France
Best time to visit
April – June and September – October (outside summer heat and crowds)
Power socket type
Type C / F / L — adapter rarely needed from France
Why use an eSIM in Italy?
Italy is a destination where connectivity really makes a difference day to day. Big cities such as Rome, Milan and Florence are well covered by 4G and increasingly by 5G, but as soon as you venture into the medieval villages of Umbria or onto the Cinque Terre trails, solid coverage becomes precious so you do not get lost. Italian transport, from Trenitalia to Venetian vaporetti and inter-regional buses, is much easier to book and manage with constant internet access. Besides, Italy remains a country where cash machines are scarce in some rural areas: having Google Maps and payment apps at your fingertips is a real advantage. With Simpartout you activate your Italy eSIM from home, without handling a tiny physical card abroad, and you enjoy a network covering 98% of the territory from the moment you arrive.
Network coverage in Italy
Operator
TIM
+ Vodafone Italia
Technology
4G/LTE & 5G
Coverage
98
How to install your Italy eSIM
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Italy, then pay.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Aim your phone's camera at the QR code in the email we sent you.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Follow the instructions to install the eSIM. We recommend doing this before you leave.
- 4
Connect when you arrive
Upon reaching Italy, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Italy, then pay.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Aim your phone's camera at the QR code in the email we sent you.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Follow the instructions to install the eSIM. We recommend doing this before you leave.
- 4
Connect when you arrive
Upon reaching Italy, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
Recommended for you
Short trip
For a trip of 3 to 7 days, go for an unlimited plan.
Business trip
Video calls and emails: choose a high-speed plan.
Long stay
For a month or more, our high-capacity plans offer the best value for money.
Families
Several devices to connect? Pick a plan that allows hotspot sharing and comes with plenty of data.
eSIM, local SIM or Wi-Fi hotspot: which suits Italy best?
| eSIM | Local SIM card | Wi-Fi hotspot | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activation | Instant (QR code) | Bought on arrival | Pick-up/delivery |
| Installation | 2 minutes | SIM swap | Extra device |
| Price | From €0.99 | €5–30 | €5–15/day |
| Network | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE |
| Devices | 1 smartphone | 1 smartphone | Up to 5 devices |
| Flexibility | Top up at any time | Fixed data | Daily rental |
| Recommendation | Ideal for travellers | For long stays | For groups/families |