eSIM for Italy
Prepaid data on local Italy networks. Install before you fly and land already connected.
- Dial code
- +39
- Time zone
- Rome
- Languages
- Italian
from $4
Plans for Italy
Pick a data amount and validity window. Every plan can be topped up mid-trip.
Validity
Data
1 GB data
valid 7 days
2 GB data
valid 15 days
Most popular
3 GB data
valid 30 days
Unlimited data
valid 3 days
5 GB data
valid 30 days
Unlimited data
valid 5 days
10 GB data
valid 30 days
Unlimited data
valid 7 days
Best value per GB
20 GB data
valid 30 days
Unlimited data
valid 10 days
Unlimited data
valid 15 days
Unlimited data
valid 30 days
Networks in Italy
Your eSIM connects automatically to a partner network. If speeds disappoint, select a different one manually in your carrier settings.
- Wind Tre
- Vodafone
- Iliad
What to know about connectivity in Italy
Roaming cost comparison
Pay-as-you-go roaming in Italy costs around $10.00 per GB through a typical US carrier. A Jelly eSIM starts at $4 with prepaid data included.
Carrier roaming voice calls run about 1¢ per minute on top.
How to dial Italy
- International format
- +XX XXX XXX XXXX
- Local format
- XXX XXX XXXX
- Subscriber digits
- 10
Time zone
Rome
Available network speeds
Best value
The lowest cost-per-GB plan works out to $1.30 per GB, a useful benchmark when comparing plans.
How much data do I need in Italy?
Suggested plans by trip length, based on the available packages for this destination.
| Trip length | Data | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend (3 days) | Unlimited | $17 | - |
| One week | Unlimited | $32 | - |
| Two weeks | 2 GB | $6 | $3 |
| One month | 5 GB | $12 | $2.40 |
Connectivity in Italy
Network coverage
Vodafone Italy and Wind Tre carry the traffic. Rome, Milan, Florence, and the Amalfi Coast have reliable LTE. Sardinia's interior, rural Sicily, and smaller hill towns can be spotty, but towns with any tourism infrastructure are covered.
Arrival tips
Google Maps is essential for navigating Italian cities where street signs are inconsistent. Download offline maps for the region you are driving in - Tuscan back roads occasionally lose signal between towns.
Plan recommendation
One week covering Rome and Florence needs about 3 GB. A two-week road trip through Tuscany and the coast benefits from 10 GB and a plan long enough to avoid mid-trip expiry.
Travel eSIM for Italy: Coverage, Data, and What to Expect
In-depth coverage guide for Italy: networks, data usage, and apps to download before you fly.
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Calling Italy - or calling home from there
JellyCalls dials any mobile or landline from your browser. No app to install, no phone number needed, and nothing to cancel.
Free starting credit included
Why use an eSIM in Italy
- Cheaper than roaming
- Carrier roaming bills a daily fee whether you use data or not. A prepaid plan bills once, upfront.
- Working the moment you land
- No hunting for a shop, no passport registration, no airport queue at midnight.
- Your number stays yours
- Dual SIM keeps calls, texts, and WhatsApp on your home line while data rides on Jelly.
Getting online in Italy
Buy a plan and scan the QR code from your email while you still have Wi-Fi.
Land in Italy, switch the Jelly line on, and set it as your data line.
Turn off data roaming on your home line so your carrier cannot bill you.
Postcards from our travelers
One regional plan covered Spain, France, and Italy. No swapping anything at borders, which is exactly what I wanted from a month of trains.
Sofia A.
Europe by rail
Italy eSIM questions
When does my Italy plan start counting?
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Italy, not when you buy it. Installing early costs you nothing.
Can I make calls in Italy?
Jelly plans are data plans. Calls work over WhatsApp, FaceTime, or any app you already use, and your home number stays reachable on your other SIM.
Can I tether a laptop in Italy?
Yes on most compatible phones. Tethering uses data quickly, so pick a larger plan if a laptop is coming with you.
What if I run out of data in Italy?
Top up from your dashboard. The top up applies to the eSIM already installed, so there is nothing new to scan.
Visiting more than Italy?
A regional plan covers multiple countries on one eSIM.