Italy eSIM
- TIM Italy 5G
- Iliad Italy 5G
Full speed
Fixed GB · no throttle
Italy · 1.0GB
$1.22$1.11From the road
What travellers say about Italy
4.8 from 12,000+ travellers
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“Installed on airport Wi-Fi before passport control. Maps were up before I left the terminal in Italy.”
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“Kept my home number for bank codes. The Italy eSIM handled data — setup took about a minute.”
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“Stable on the local networks listed on the plan. Would use it again next time I fly into Italy.”
Refund policy
Full refund within 30 days if unused — and if it does not work at your destination.
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Validity starts on first use. Install over Wi-Fi before you fly.
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Customer support
Reach us before or during your trip if you need help connecting.
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How eSIM works in Italy
Install over Wi-Fi before departure. Switch the data line on when you land. Validity starts on first use.
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Buy a plan
Pick a destination, data allowance and validity period for Italy.
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Install your eSIM
Scan the QR from the email — on Wi-Fi, before you fly. No physical SIM.
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Land and connect
Data activates on first connection in Italy. Keep your home number.
Size it to your trip
Pick the profile closest to your Italy trip. The estimate assumes normal use — maps, messaging, photos, a short call home.
In total, a 1 GB data allowance covers roughly 335 shared photos, 17 hours of social media and browsing, 3 hours of video calls, 13 hours of music streaming, or about 200 hours of maps and navigation. Messaging apps barely use data.
- City break3–4 days, one city1–3 GB
- Maps every day
- Messaging and photos
- A short call home most days
- One-week trip7 days, one or two countries3–5 GB
- Maps and transit
- Social and messaging
- Some hotel Wi-Fi offload
- Multi-country tour14 days, several borders8–12 GB
- Navigation across borders
- Photos and maps
- Occasional hotspot
- Working on the roadTwo weeks or longer, meetings on data15 GB+
- About 1 GB a day
- Calls and video
- Laptop tethering when allowed
Italy eSIM prices at a glance
Every Plota plan for Italy, sorted by price. All plans include 5G where available, hotspot sharing, and instant QR delivery.
Italy eSIM coverage & networks
Plota eSIM plans for Italy use reliable European mobile networks for 4G LTE and 5G where available. Coverage is built for travelers moving between Rome and the rest of Italy. Enjoy stable connectivity for maps, messaging, and streaming without expensive roaming.
- TIM
- Iliad
- Wind
Italy eSIM — questions, answered
An eSIM is a digital SIM in your phone. Buy a Italy plan on Plota, scan the QR we email you, and a data line installs next to your home SIM. Use Plota for data in Italy while your regular number stays for calls, texts, WhatsApp, and iMessage.
Italy eSIM guide — plans, setup & tips
Rome, Florence, Venice, and the Amalfi Coast — Italy is a perennial favorite. An Italy eSIM helps with Trenitalia, museum tickets, and rideshare from FCO or MXP.
Italy trips move fast — airport transfers, trains, and last-minute bookings all need data. A Plota eSIM skips kiosk queues and expensive carrier roaming so you can connect the moment you land.
Install on Wi‑Fi before you fly: pick a Italy plan, pay, scan the QR from email, and leave the line off until you arrive. Dual-SIM phones keep WhatsApp and your home number on the physical SIM.
15 live Italy packages from $1.11 let you match data to trip length. Compare GB and validity above, then checkout for an instant QR — no shipping, no plastic SIM.
Looking for a Holafly, Airalo, or Saily alternative in Italy? Plota focuses on lower prepaid pricing with the same instant-QR workflow travelers expect.
Whether you're exploring Rome or heading further afield, a Plota eSIM keeps you connected throughout Italy on european networks.
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