Italy eSIM
1-tap install
Data only
Full refund before installation
1. Select plan
Multi-traveler eSIMs
Group discount up to 15% for 6+
Add 1 more to unlock 5% off. 6+ travelers get 15% off.
2. Fare transparency
Total due
$1.40 / GB · $0.23 / day
$6.99
Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
Need setup help?
Support within 24 hours at support@vigxoesim.com
$6.99
Italy 5 GB · 30 days (×1)
Step 1 of 3
Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across Italy.
Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across Italy.
Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across Italy.
High-speed 5G mobile data for Italy. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
High-speed 5G mobile data for Italy. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
High-speed 5G mobile data for Italy. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
Travelling with someone? Add a second traveller and the whole order is 5% off — it grows to 15% at six.
Order summary
Italy 5 GB · 30 days
$1.40/GB
$6.99
Total
$1.40 / GB
$6.99
Full refund before installation. Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
ContinueBy paying, you agree to immediate delivery and lose the 14-day right of withdrawal.
Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
$6.99
Italy 5 GB · 30 days
Setup
Set the eSIM up before you fly to Italy
Set up your eSIM before you travel. Install it once from the link in your email, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.
On iPhone (iOS)
- After purchase, open the confirmation email and tap the install link — the eSIM adds itself (iOS 17.4+). Older iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → scan the QR from the same email.
- Label the plan (e.g. “vigxo travel”) and set your home line to keep calls/SMS.
- Turn on Data Roaming for the vigxo line — this uses the local partner network, not your home carrier.
On Android
- Tap the Android install link in your email (recent Android) — or Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
- Download the profile and set vigxo as your Mobile data line.
- When you land, turn on data roaming for the vigxo line so that line can use the local network.
Good to know
- Works on eSIM-capable phones (iPhone XR/XS+, Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+). Older or carrier-locked phones may not support eSIM.
- Install before you fly on Wi‑Fi — you only need to enable it when you land, no signal required to set up.
- Data-only plans: keep your home SIM active for calls and texts. Use WhatsApp/FaceTime over data.
- Prices are final at checkout. Full refund before you install the eSIM.
What you can actually buy for Italy
6 plans for Italy, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 180 days. 6 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
6 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on TIM, Iliad, Wind.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure. The list above shows the best-priced plan for each size and validity; the count here includes every plan.
Regional plans that also cover Italy
50 regional plans include Italy. The widest covers 127 countries — worth it if Italy is one stop of several, rather than the whole trip.
Regional coverage starts at $4.99 for 3 GB over 15 days.
How eSIMs work in Italy
A travel eSIM for Italy is a digital SIM your phone downloads — no plastic card, no airport pickup counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (a QR code is included too), and it installs a second line alongside your existing SIM. Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly. When you land in Italy, turn on data roaming for that line so it can use TIM, Iliad, Wind on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM carries the data.
How much data do you need in Italy?
Maps, messaging and rideshare apps are light — roughly 300–500 MB a day. Add photos, social and the occasional video and you’re closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip a 5 GB plan is comfortable; for two weeks, sharing, or heavy use, choose 10 GB or more, or a reloadable plan you can top up on the go. Italy plans start at $4.99 across 6 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.
What do you pay for data in Italy?
A travel eSIM for Italy is a local data plan. You pay the price shown at checkout. Set the eSIM as your data line and turn data roaming off on your home SIM, so your home carrier does not add this trip's data to your bill. Full refund before you install.
Setting up your Italy eSIM
- 1. Buy a plan — your install link and QR code arrive by email right after payment.
- 2. While you’re still on Wi-Fi before you fly, tap the install link in your confirmation email — or open Settings → Cellular/Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
- 3. Land in Italy, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, and you’re online.
Italy connectivity guide
Italy is a country you cover on foot, by high-speed train and by ferry, and each of those does something different to your phone signal. Coverage in the cities is excellent, the Apennine tunnels will interrupt you repeatedly on the run between Rome and Florence, and the Amalfi and Sicilian crossings drop out in open water. This guide covers which networks you get, where they genuinely fail, what arrival at Fiumicino and Malpensa looks like, and how much data an Italian trip actually consumes.
Read the full Italy guide →What to eat in Italy
Pizza Napoletana
A wood-fired pizza with a soft, airy crust, San Marzano tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella.
Pizzerias in Naples, specifically the historic center.
Pasta Carbonara
A rich pasta dish made with eggs, hard cheese (Pecorino Romano), guanciale (cured pork cheek), and black pepper.
Traditional trattorias in Rome.
Gelato
Italian ice cream, which is denser, richer, and typically lower in fat than American ice cream.
Gelaterias nationwide; look for natural colors and metal tubs kept under lids.
Bistecca alla Fiorentina
A massive, thick-cut T-bone steak grilled over a wood or charcoal fire, served rare.
Osterias in Florence.
Tiramisu
A coffee-flavored dessert made of ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese.
Cafes and restaurants nationwide, particularly in the Veneto region.
Risotto alla Milanese
A creamy rice dish cooked with broth and flavored with saffron, giving it a bright yellow color.
Traditional restaurants in Milan.
Focaccia
A flat oven-baked Italian bread product similar in style and texture to pizza dough, often seasoned with olive oil and salt.
Bakeries in Genoa and along the Ligurian coast.
Arancini
Stuffed rice balls which are coated with bread crumbs and then deep fried.
Street food stalls and bakeries across Sicily.
Prosciutto di Parma
A dry-cured ham that is usually thinly sliced and served uncooked.
Delis and restaurants in the Emilia-Romagna region.
Truffles (Tartufi)
Highly prized fungi shaved fresh over pasta, risotto, or eggs.
Alba in Piedmont (white truffles) or Umbria (black truffles).
What to see in Italy
The ColosseumRome
The largest ancient amphitheater ever built, an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome.
2-3 hours · book ahead
Vatican Museums & Sistine ChapelRome (Vatican City)
Houses an immense collection of art amassed by popes, culminating in Michelangelo's stunning ceiling.
3-4 hours · book ahead
Uffizi GalleryFlorence
One of the most important Italian museums in the world, featuring Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci.
3 hours · book ahead
St. Mark's BasilicaVenice
A stunning example of Italo-Byzantine architecture, covered in intricate gold mosaics.
1-2 hours · book ahead
Pompeii Archaeological ParkNaples
Wander through a remarkably preserved ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
4-5 hours · book ahead
Leaning Tower of PisaPisa
The freestanding bell tower of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its nearly four-degree lean.
1-2 hours · book ahead
Cinque TerreLiguria
A string of five centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline.
1-2 days
Trevi FountainRome
Rome's largest and most famous Baroque fountain; throwing a coin in ensures a return to Rome.
30 minutes
Duomo di MilanoMilan
A massive Gothic cathedral known for its intricate facade and accessible roof with views over the city.
2 hours · book ahead
Grand CanalVenice
The main waterway of Venice, best experienced by vaporetto (water bus) or gondola.
1-2 hours
Getting around Italy
High-Speed Trains (Le Frecce & Italo)
Connects major cities (Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice, Naples) at speeds up to 300 km/h. Requires seat reservations.
$30-$100+ depending on how early you book
Regional Trains (Regionale)
Slower trains making more stops, connecting smaller towns to major cities. No seat reservations needed.
$5-$20
Buses (City)
Tickets must usually be bought in advance at tabaccherie (tobacco shops) and validated on board, though tap-to-pay is becoming common.
$1.50-$2.00 per ride
Taxis
Must be picked up at designated taxi ranks (stands) or called via app; you cannot flag them down on the street.
$10-$20 short city trip
Ride-hailing
Uber, Free Now, IT Taxi
Uber in Italy generally only offers Uber Black (professional drivers) in major cities, which is more expensive than a standard taxi. Free Now and IT Taxi are used to hail regular licensed taxis.
Practical things worth knowing in Italy
Paying for things
- Widely accepted and merchants are legally mandated to accept card payments for any amount.
- Widely accepted anywhere contactless cards are used.
- Cash still useful for: Small tips, Public restrooms, Beach chair rentals in remote coastal areas, Some independent market stalls
- Local wallets: Satispay
Basics
- Emergency number: 112 (European Emergency Number)
- Plugs: C, F, L · 230V
- Tap water: yes
- Not mandatory. Rounding up the bill or leaving a few Euros is appreciated for good service. Beware the 'coperto' (cover charge) which is already added to the bill.
Public holidays in Italy
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Most businesses and attractions are closed. |
| Epiphany | January 6 | End of the Christmas season; marks a public holiday. |
| Liberation Day | April 25 | Many Italians travel; expect busy roads and transport. |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Major public transport strikes or reduced schedules are common. |
| Republic Day | June 2 | Military parades in Rome; some disruptions to central transit. |
| Assumption of Mary (Ferragosto) | August 15 | Peak summer holiday. Many city businesses close for weeks as locals head to the beach/mountains. |
| All Saints' Day | November 1 | A quiet holiday, though transport may run on Sunday schedules. |
| Immaculate Conception | December 8 | Official start of the Christmas season; minor travel impact. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Everything is closed, including most transport. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.
Networks in Italy
Plans for this destination run on TIM, Iliad, Wind.
- Networks
- TIM (5G), Iliad (5G), Wind (5G)
- 5G
- 6 of 6 plans on this page are marked 5G in the catalogue.
- Hotspot
- Hotspot & tethering supported
- APN
- Set automatically on install. If the phone does not set it, use the install guide. Do not type an APN from somewhere else. Install guide
Checked 20 Oct 2026. Source: the plan catalogue on this page (operators, networks, and 5G flags).