🇮🇹 eSIM plans for Italy

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Here's how Onetel stacks up against other options in Italy.

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eSIM costs for Italy

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7 days of unlimited data in Italy costs $15.46 — about $2.21 a day on TIM, Vodafone Italy or WINDTRE, with no roaming charge and no SIM to swap. In Italy, 5G is live and median mobile download speed is 55.8 Mbps.

Duration	Data	Price	Daily cost
1 day	500 MB	$3.18	$3.18/day
3 days	—	$6.90	$2.30/day
5 days	—	$11.24	$2.25/day
7 days	1 GB	$15.46	$2.21/day
10 days	—	$21.30	$2.13/day
15 days	2 GB	$30.96	$2.06/day
30 days	3 GB	$60.88	$2.03/day
180 days	50 GB	$44.00	$0.24/day

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Which networks you connect to in Italy

Your eSIM roams onto Italy's own operators. These are the networks and the frequencies they run — check your phone supports them before you travel.

Operator	4G / LTE bands	5G bands	5G
TIM	B1, B3, B7, B8, B20, B28, B32	n28, n78, n258	Yes
Vodafone Italy	B1, B3, B7, B8, B20, B28, B32	n28, n78	Yes
WINDTRE	B1, B3, B7, B8, B20, B28, B32	n28, n78	Yes
Iliad Italy	B1, B3, B7, B8, B20, B28	n28, n78	Yes

55.8 Mbps

Median download

9.8 Mbps

Median upload

Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index, July 2025

Coverage in Italy

B32 (1500 MHz L-band) used as supplemental downlink by TIM, Vodafone, and WINDTRE; many non-European phones lack B32. 3G network shutdowns completed by TIM (Oct 2022), Vodafone (Feb 2023), and WINDTRE (2023); Iliad never operated a 3G network.

Common Questions

The details worth knowing about your Italy eSIM

B32 is a supplemental downlink band used by TIM, Vodafone, and WINDTRE in Italy, mainly for extra capacity in cities. Most phones without B32 will still connect on other bands like B1, B3, or B20. Coverage may be slightly reduced in crowded areas, but basic service should work.

The facts provided do not specify whether the eSIM covers Vatican City or San Marino. These are separate territories within or bordering Italy. Before purchasing, check your eSIM provider's coverage map or terms to confirm whether those destinations are included.

The facts do not indicate a single default network. Your eSIM may roam across TIM, Vodafone, WINDTRE, or Iliad depending on your provider's agreements. All four support 4G LTE and 5G on the bands listed, and median download speed in Italy is 55.82 Mbps as of July 2025.

The facts available cover nationwide operator frequencies but do not detail specific regional coverage gaps like Cinque Terre or the Dolomites. All four Italian operators use bands suitable for broader coverage, but remote mountain or coastal areas may have weaker service. Check your provider's coverage map for those regions.

The facts provided do not mention local registration or ID rules for eSIMs. In general, Italian law requires a form of identification for prepaid SIMs, but eSIM activation rules vary by provider. Check with your eSIM seller whether ID is needed before you travel.