Lowest total for 7 days. Unlimited data with enough full speed for about 0.8 GB a day.
Check price at shibaSIMFor your trip: 7 days · about 5.6 GB
If you prefer a set amount of data: the lowest fixed-data total for this trip. Unlimited is cheaper here.
Check price at shibaSIMThe next cheapest unlimited data for 7 days, from a different provider. Full speed 5 GB a day, then 1 Mbps.
Check price at Roam2GoHow we choose: the winner is the lowest total price for your trip that gives enough data for your daily use at full speed. Unlimited plans only count if their full-speed data per day covers your use. Best value means more data for at most 30% more. Speed rules come from each provider's own pages.
Best eSIM plans
All 174 plans for Italy
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How fast is unlimited data in Italy?
"Unlimited" plans give full speed up to a daily amount, then slow down until the next day. From each provider's own rules, checked 1 November 2026.
| Provider | Full speed per day | After that |
|---|---|---|
| AAiralo | 3 GB | 1 Mbps source |
| HHolafly | No daily limit set | Local network may slow very heavy use source |
| SSaily | 5 GB | 1 Mbps source |
| NNomad | 2 GB | ~1–2 Mbps source |
| MMaya | 5 GB | 3 Mbps source |
| YYesim | Not stated by provider | Reduced after a daily amount source |
| RRoamless | 3 GB | 1 Mbps source |
| RRoam2Go | 5 GB | 1 Mbps source |
| BBreeze | 1 GB | 512 kbps source |
| sshibaSIM | 2 GB | 512 kbps source |
| sshibaSIM | 1 GB | 512 kbps source |
| SSimbye | 2 GB | 1 Mbps source |
Networks and hotspot in Italy
From each provider's own page, checked 21 October 2026. “(+1)” means the page lists one more network without naming it. The provider's page is final.
| Provider | Network | Hotspot | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAiralo | Wind Tre | Not stated on its page | Provider's page ↗ |
| HHolafly | Vodafone Italy / WINDTRE | Yes, up to 1 GB a day | Provider's page ↗ |
| SSaily | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| NNomad | Iliad | Yes | Provider's page ↗ |
| MMaya | Not named on its page | Yes, depends on the network | Provider's page ↗ |
| YYesim | Not named on its page | Depends on the network | Provider's page ↗ |
| RRoamless | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| VVirgin Connect Roam | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| RRoam2Go | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| BBreeze | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| sshibaSIM | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| SSimbye | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| TThe SIM Shop | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
Price history in Italy
Cheapest 7-day trip with about 5.6 GB, on each day we published prices:
- Today $4.39 shibaSIM
- Lowest $4.39 14 November 2026
- Highest $14.00 30 September 2026
Chart in US dollars. Each point is the cheapest offer among the providers we compared that day, so new providers can lower it too. Days without new prices keep the last price.
Italy eSIM travel guide
We compared 174 eSIM plans for Italy from Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad, Maya, Yesim, Roamless, Virgin Connect Roam, Roam2Go, Breeze, shibaSIM, Simbye, The SIM Shop.
Italy trips often combine several cities, such as Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan, with countryside or coastal stays. You will use data for train tickets, maps and museum bookings, so a reliable eSIM makes the trip much smoother.
Networks and coverage
Italy's networks are TIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad. Coverage is good in cities, on the high-speed train lines and along the main motorways. It can be patchy in the Dolomites, inland Sardinia and some small hill towns.
Trains and bookings
High-speed trains between the big cities have mobile coverage for most of the journey. Many museums, including the Colosseum and the Uffizi, use timed online tickets, so keep enough data for last-minute bookings.
How much data you need
For a 1 to 2 week trip with maps, translation and train apps, 5 to 10 GB is usually enough. EU SIM cards can usually roam in Italy at no extra cost.
Fixed data or unlimited?
Fixed data plans are the cheapest choice for maps, messaging and browsing. If you use more than about 1.5 GB a day, compare the unlimited passes above.
What a trip to Italy costs
The cheapest total for each trip length and data use, from all 13 providers. Prices checked 14 November 2026. Tap a price to open that plan.
| Trip length | Light 0.3 GB/day | Moderate 0.8 GB/day | Heavy 2 GB/day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $1.99Simbye | $3.31Roam2Go | $5.60Roam2Go |
| 7 days | $3.31Roam2Go | $4.39shibaSIM | $6.29shibaSIM |
| 14 days | $4.49The SIM Shop | $7.39shibaSIM | $11.59shibaSIM |
| 30 days | $6.59shibaSIM | $14.78shibaSIM | $23.18shibaSIM |
Italy eSIM questions
What is the cheapest eSIM for Italy?
In our check on 14 November 2026, the cheapest plan was 1 GB for 7 days from Simbye at $1.99. For a 7-day trip with moderate use (about 5.6 GB), the lowest total was $4.39 with shibaSIM.
What is the cheapest eSIM for Italy for 7 days?
In our check on 14 November 2026, for a 7-day trip: 3 GB from $3.31 with Roam2Go, 5 GB from $4.39 with shibaSIM and 10 GB from $6.29 with shibaSIM.
What is the cheapest eSIM for Italy for 10 days?
In our check on 14 November 2026, for a 10-day trip: 5 GB from $4.49 with The SIM Shop, 10 GB from $5.49 with shibaSIM and 20 GB from $8.19 with shibaSIM.
What is the cheapest eSIM for Italy for 14 days?
In our check on 14 November 2026, for a 14-day trip: 5 GB from $4.49 with The SIM Shop, 10 GB from $6.59 with shibaSIM and 20 GB from $10.39 with shibaSIM.
What is the cheapest eSIM for Italy for 30 days?
In our check on 14 November 2026, for a 30-day trip: 10 GB from $6.59 with shibaSIM, 20 GB from $10.39 with shibaSIM and 50 GB from $23.18 with shibaSIM.
Do I need unlimited data in Italy?
Only if you stream video, make long video calls or share a hotspot. A 7-day unlimited option costs from $4.39, while 10 GB costs from $6.59.
Do EU travellers need an eSIM in Italy?
Usually not. EU SIM cards can roam in Italy under EU roaming rules. A travel eSIM is mainly useful for visitors from outside the EU.
Does an Italy eSIM work in Vatican City and San Marino?
Coverage inside these small states usually comes from Italian networks, but some plans treat them separately. Check the provider's coverage list if it matters to you.
Which network will my eSIM use in Italy?
From each provider's own page, checked 21 October 2026:
Airalo: Wind Tre
Holafly: Vodafone Italy / WINDTRE
Nomad: Iliad
Maya, Yesim: networks not named on their pages.
Not checked yet: Saily, Roamless, Virgin Connect Roam, Roam2Go, Breeze, shibaSIM, Simbye, The SIM Shop.
Your phone connects automatically to the network the eSIM uses. Hotspot rules are in the table above.
When should I install the eSIM?
Install it at home over Wi-Fi a day or two before you fly, and switch it on when you land. Keep your home SIM on for calls and SMS if you need them.
Visiting more than one country?
A regional eSIM covers several countries with one plan.
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