Italy: 13 Best Prepaid SIM Cards Buying Guide (2023)

Italy – known for the Tower of Pisa, its food (pasta and pizza) & historical architecture (Ancient Rome and the Colosseum).

The country also has a lot to offer. From pleasant beaches to mountains you can sky off.

Italy is also the third-most visited country in Europe, behind France (86 million) and Spain (81 million – both figures are before the pandemic).

But that is due to the country being so diverse.

Italian food is almost worth dying for (okay, maybe not – but you get what I mean! 🤪). The weather is great all-year-round & there are many attractions.

Besides the Colosseum and the Tower of Pisa, you should also see the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Pantheon.

Walking on Ponte Vecchio with all the small shops at it is an exciting experience too.

And if you love to party, Italy will be a great country for that too.

There should be no reason to be bored in Italy, I believe!

Dealing with an expensive international roaming bill will certainly not be enjoyable because you forgot to turn off international roaming.

That feature can be expensive, which is why I always recommend getting local SIM cards, like an Italian one, so that you can enjoy local rates.

Italian SIM cards are not cheap, but the prices could be much worse.

You can get an Italian SIM card for 10 EUR (10.65 USD) from Wind Tre (formerly Wind and Tre), TIM, Vodafone & Iliad in their stores. Tourist SIM cards are sold for 20 EUR (21.25 USD) to 25 EUR (26.60 USD). SIM cards are also sold at (Rome) Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

If you are flying into Rome–Fiumicino International Airport “Leonardo da Vinci”, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some time.

Special note for those from Ukraine: be sure to ask about special benefits for Ukrainians. Many mobile operators around Europe have waived fees for you or introduced exclusive plans, including free calls back to Ukraine. Слава Україні! 🇺🇦

Italy has the lowest mobile data rates in the European Union and in Europe in general.

The data allowances are generous, and most mobile operators have activated their 5G NR network, allowing anyone to use it.

One thing that is is unfortunate is that most mobile operators have plan activation fees, ranging from 6.99 EUR to a whopping 49.99 EUR.

When I say plan activation fee, I am not talking about the cost of a plan.

No, this is the fee you pay for the privilege of activating a plan on top of actually buying the plan.

If you live in Italy, or stay in the country for a few months, paying for the fee will pay itself off eventually due to the rather low plan costs.

However, if you are just visiting the country, the cost of SIM cards, plan activation fees & the plan costs will add up.

Sometimes, it may not even be worth getting an Italian SIM card.

Therefore, where relevant, I will give you some alternative options to reduce your expenses, like various travel eSIMs for Italy.

Otherwise, you would have been better off roaming (okay, not really, but still).

In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Italy. Let's do this.

Original publication: 9th of February 2022. Last updated: 29th of December 2022.

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Table of Contents

Can You Buy a SIM Card in Italy?

Anyone 15 years or older living in or visiting Italy can buy an Italian SIM card from Wind Tre (formerly Wind and Tre), TIM, Vodafone, Iliad, Fastweb, Coop Voce, Digi Mobil, Ho Mobile, Kena Mobile, Lycamobile, PosteMobile, Tiscaly & Very Mobile with no restrictions.

You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations.

Moreover, you need a phone that supports the frequencies used in the country (preferably all of them to have the most optimal experience while in Italy).

Furthermore, you need to have a SIM-lock-free device.

Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Italy?

You can get an Italian SIM card in Wind Tre (formerly Wind and Tre), TIM, Vodafone & Iliad stores. Resellers, like post offices, newsstands & grocery stores, also sell SIM cards (especially for the MVNOs). They are also sold at (Rome) Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

If you are flying into Rome–Fiumicino International Airport “Leonardo da Vinci”, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some time.

You can expect to pay the following for Italian SIM cards:

• Wind Tre (formerly Wind and Tre): 10 EUR
• TIM Italy: 9.99 EUR
• Vodafone Italy: 10 EUR
• Iliad: 9.99 EUR
• Fastweb Italy: “5 EUR” (5 EUR + 15 EUR mandatory top-up)
• Coop Voce: 10 EUR
• Digi Mobil Italy: 10 EUR
• Ho Mobile: 9 EUR
• Kena Mobile: 5 EUR
• Lycamobile Italy: 5 EUR, 6.99 EUR, 9.99 EUR, 11.99 EUR & 14.99 EUR
• Postemobile: 15 EUR
• Tiscali: 10 EUR
• Very Mobile: 9.99 EUR

The following Italian mobile operators also have SIM cards targetting tourists:

• Wind Tre (formerly Wind and Tre): 24.99 EUR (Tourist Pass)
• TIM Italy: 20 EUR (TIM Tourist)
• Vodafone Italy: 24.99 EUR (Dolce Vita)
• Iliad: N/A – and SIM cards are not sold at airports
• Fastweb Italy: N/A – and SIM cards are not sold at airports
• Coop Voce: N/A – and SIM cards are not sold at airports
• Digi Mobil Italy: N/A – and SIM cards are not sold at airports
• Ho Mobile: N/A – and SIM cards are not sold at airports
• Kena Mobile: N/A – and SIM cards are not sold at airports
• Lycamobile Italy: N/A – and SIM cards are not sold at airports
• Postemobile: N/A – it used to sell tourist SIM cards until the 26th of February
• Tiscali: N/A – and SIM cards are not sold at airports
• Very Mobile: N/A – and SIM cards are not sold at airports

For up-to-date EUR:your currency (let's say GBP) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Can You Use Your Phone in Italy?

Italy uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Italy. If your phone has a SIM card slot, then it supports GSMA (99% of the phones do support GSM nowadays).

Traditional European frequencies are used in Italy, which are mostly used in ITU Regions 1 and 3 (Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania).

The Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2) use American frequencies, which differ from the European ones.

If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU Regions 1 and 3), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Italy.

If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2) and have a low/medium-end device (without Tri-Band or Quad-Band) support, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Italy or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G).

If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Italy (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE and 5G NR.

Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Italy

Italy has four mobile operators and various Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs – being added later) offering prepaid services:

• Wind Tre (formerly Wind and Tre)
• TIM Italy (Telecom Italia)
• Vodafone Italy (Italia)
• Iliad
• Fastweb Italy (Italia)
• Coop Voce (TIM Italy MVNO)
• Digi Mobil Italy (TIM Italy MVNO)
• Ho Mobile (Vodafone Italy budget sub-brand)
• Kena Mobile (Wind Tre budget sub-brand)
• Lycamobile Italy (Vodafone Italy MVNO)
• Postemobile (Wind Tre MVNO)
• Tiscali (TIM Italy MVNO)
• Very Mobile (Vodafone Italy budget sub-brand)

The following frequencies are used in Italy:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz – being shut down as of June 2022
• 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 900 MHz (Band 8), 1500 MHz (Band 32), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 3500 MHz-3700 MHz (n78)

You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.

To check whether your phone will work in Italy, check out this page by Kimovil or this one by Will My Phone Work (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly – useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).

Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).

If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.

A Note about Prepaid Plans in Italy

With some mobile operators, especially the Big Four (Wind Tre (formerly Wind and Tre), TIM Italy, Vodafone Italy & Iliad), there are no dedicated prepaid plans.

Instead, prepaid and postpaid customers can choose whatever plan is offered by the Italian mobile operators.

By default, the plans will renew automatically, like all postpaid plans and many prepaid plans offered by mobile operators worldwide.

Postpaid, or abbonamento, charges get automatically withdrawn from your bank account, credit card, or debit card.

However, in most cases, only Italian accounts are accepted, so that is not an option for a traveler.

Especially because you need a codice fiscale (tax code).

Instead, ask for your plan to be ricaricabile (rechargeable).

Be aware that when I mention plans later in this guide, the prices or allowances may be higher (prices) or lower (allowances) than the screenshots of the plans.

That is because you may be charged more for a plan when it is rechargable or your allowance is less.

VoLTE & VoWiFi in Italy

VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) is available in Italy, and it is offered by all mobile operators. However, VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi – also known as WiFi calling) is not available.

This means that your phone does not have to downgrade to 2G or 3G when making a call in Italy (unlike mobile operators that do not support VoLTE).

The following mobile operators offer VoLTE only in Italy:

• Wind Tre (formerly Wind and Tre)
• TIM Italy
• Vodafone Italy
• Iliad
• Fastweb Italy (Italia)
• Coop Voce
• Digi Mobil Italy (Italia)
• Ho Mobile
• Kena Mobile
• Lycamobile Italy (Italia)
• Postemobile
• Tiscali
• Very Mobile

VoWiFi is, as the name implies, calling on a WiFi connection as opposed to on a cellular network.

5G NR in Italy

Commercial 5G NR has been available in Italy since June 2019. It is available on the Wind Tre (formerly Wind and Tre), TIM, Vodafone, Iliad & Fastweb networks. 5G NR is offered to “prepaid” customers with most plans without any surcharges by the mobile operators. Sub-brands and MVNOs do not have 5G NR access.

Best SIM Card in Italy

Italian SIM Card Reviews

When I revisited Italy, I tried out four Italian SIM cards (again): Wind Tre, TIM Italy, Vodafone Italy & Iliad.

While I give my opinions and recommendations in this guide, I share my personal experiences in my reviews (else… they would not be reviews 🤪).

I recommend reading the reviews after deciding which Italian SIM card will be the best for you, after reading more about the SIM card you are interested in, or after your personal comparison.

At the end of each SIM card section, I will remind you and link to the review of the said SIM card so that you can flow easily to the next part of your assessment.

Best eSIM in Italy

Wind Tre (formerly Wind and Tre), TIM, Vodafone, Iliad, Fastweb, Coop Voce & Very Mobile offer eSIMs to prepaid customers – all for the same price as a regular physical SIM card.

However, with plan activation fees between 6.99 EUR to 49.99 EUR (!), it may be cheaper and more convenient to purchase a travel eSIM.

Especially when most mobile operators do not want to give tourists eSIMs for some reason (yes – I tried to get an Italian eSIM during my 1-month Europe trip, where I tried out the SIM cards of the Big Four).

Note that the Italian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards (will be discussed later).

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Italy without personal detail capturing, you can get the Italy (Mamma Mia) eSIM from Airalo.

You have these six options:

1. Italy/Mamma Mia 1 GB eSIM for 7 days
2. Italy/Mamma Mia 2 GB eSIM for 15 days
3. Italy/Mamma Mia 3 GB eSIM for 30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. Italy/Mamma Mia 5 GB eSIM for 30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
5. Italy/Mamma Mia 10 GB eSIM for 30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
6. Italy/Mamma Mia 20 GB eSIM for 30 days

The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.

While I did not use the Mamma Mia eSIM when I was in Italy recently, I did use the Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy (and ten other countries) instead.

• Check out my Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy review (tested in Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City).

Or you can get Italy eSIMs from Nomad.

By the way, the 20 GB Nomad Italy eSIM for 30 days is the most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers, while the 3 GB for 30 days and 5 GB for 30 days variants are very popular.

Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps), such as getting 3 USD/2.85 EUR/2.45 GBP/4.10 CAD off!

While I did not use the Nomad Italy eSIM when I was in Italy recently, I did use the Nomad Europe eSIM in Italy (and seven other countries) instead.

So you may want to consider the Nomad Europe eSIM if you plan on visiting Italy and at least one other European country.

• Check out my Nomad Europe eSIM in Italy review (tested in Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City).

Finally, you can get Italy eSIMs from Holafly if you prefer unlimited data plans and do not mind paying a bit more for this advantage:

• Italy unlimited data eSIM for 5 days
• Italy unlimited data eSIM for 10 days
• Italy unlimited data eSIM for 15 days
• Italy unlimited data eSIM for 20 days
• Italy unlimited data eSIM for 30 days
• Italy unlimited data eSIM for 60 days
• Italy unlimited data eSIM for 90 days

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

For an in-depth analysis of the Holafly Italy eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Italy eSIMs Compared guide.

With these eSIMs, you can skip Italy's SIM card registration scheme (and activation fees) entirely and use it immediately upon arriving in Italy!

TIP: check out my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Italy, including ones not mentioned above.

If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Eurolink eSIM (six variants: 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days) in Italy and these other countries:

• Check out my Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy review (tested in Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City).

Holafly and Nomad also have eSIMs covering all of the European Union (and more).

But honestly, the Eurolink eSIM is superior (but you can consider the Holafly Europe eSIM if you want unlimited data in 30+ countries – just do not forget about code PHONETRAVELWIZ if you go with Holafly).

Or if costs are of significant concern, get the Nomad Europe eSIM, which is the cheapest for up to 10 GB of data.

Remember to use code ADU123 for 3 USD/2.85 EUR/2.45 GBP/4.10 CAD off!

TIP: Check out my eSIM lookup tool for an overview of local mobile operators offering eSIMs to prepaid customers and travel eSIMs I use and love (for eSIMs in Italy and eSIMs worldwide) and my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Italy.

Best International/Travel SIM Card for Italy

If you want to buy the best international/travel SIM card for Italy, I recommend going with Simify‘s Europe SIM cards that covers Europe (mainly the European Union) and parts Asia, Central America, Oceania & South America – all in one SIM card.

You have these five options:

1. Europe & UK Prepaid Travel SIM Card with 12 GB for 30 days (includes calls and SMS within the country you are in)
2. Explorer Prepaid Travel SIM Card with 12 GB for 365 days
3. Europe & UK Prepaid Travel SIM Card with 40 GB for 28 days (includes calls within the country you are in)
4. Europe & UK Prepaid Travel SIM Card with 80 GB for 28 days (includes calls within the country you are in)
5. Europe & UK Prepaid Travel SIM Card with 140 GB for 28 days (includes calls within the country you are in)

The Simify Europe SIM cards can be used in Italy and the following other countries:

SIM Card Registration in Italy

SIM card registration with your passport information is required in Italy. It will be done at the point of sale.

EU Roaming in Italy

Italy is part of the European Union (EU).

Since June 2017, those with EU/EEA (European Economic Area) SIM cards can roam for free in other EU/EEA nations, including Italy.

This means that, in the majority of cases, you do not need to purchase an Italian SIM card if you already have an EU/EEA SIM card because you can roam without additional costs.

However, conditions do apply. Mobile operators in some countries may impose a roaming Fair Use Policy (FUP).

In countries where local mobile data rates are extremely low (such as in the Baltics and the Nordics), mobile operators may still charge you for roaming in the EU/EEA.

Be sure to head over to the international roaming page to learn whether your mobile operator offers free roaming while in Italy or if restrictions apply.

Roaming in the EU with Italian SIM Cards

Italy and the Italian mobile operators have largely adopted the roam like at home regulations principles early on.

However, some plans have an EU/EEA roaming cap.

Moreover, the standard Fair Use Policy applies where you should not be roaming over 50% of the time over a four-month period.

If you do so, EU roaming rates will apply. You are then better off buying local prepaid SIM cards in other EU nations.

Using Italian SIM Cards in San Marino and Vatican City

San Marino is a country within the borders of Italy. The same counts for Vatican City, although the latter is within the boundaries of Metropolitan Rome.

Both countries, city-states, nation-states, or whatever you want to call them, have their own government.

However, there is no official border crossing or passport checks when entering San Marino or Vatican City.

Due to the size of Vatican City, it does not have a domestic mobile operator – so you cannot buy a Vatican SIM card, as there is none.

Instead, the Italian mobile operators cover Vatican City in full.

You will have good reception throughout the entirety of the city.

San Marino, which is significantly larger than Vatican City, does have a mobile operator – TIM San Marino (which was called San Marino Telecom (SMT) only a week before writing this section.

SMT did not sell prepaid SIM cards anymore for many years – it may do so (again) now that it is part of TIM.

Even then, it is unnecessary to buy a Sammarinese SIM card because the Italian mobile operators also cover all of San Marino.

However, reception and speeds may suffer (slightly) the more inland you go.

Italy Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

Currency in Italy

Italy uses the Euro with the symbol EUR (which will be used throughout this guide).

However, prices are often listed as just €. For example, 25 EUR = €25.

For reference, below are some exchange rates between EUR and USD (US Dollars):

• 1 EUR = 1.06 USD
• 10 EUR = 10.65 USD
• 100 EUR = 106.20 USD

For up-to-date EUR:your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Italian Prepaid SIM Cards

Below, I will guide you through Wind Tre (formerly Wind and Tre), TIM Italy, Vodafone Italy, Iliad, Fastweb, Coop Voce, Digi Mobile Italy, Ho Mobile, Kena Mobile, Lycamobile Italy, PosteMobile, Tiscali & Very Mobile, and go through:

• Background information
• Mobile coverage
• SIM card types, prices & availability
• Recharge / top-up information
• Combo plans, data plans & special packs (such as social media packs)

With that being said, let’s see what Italy has to offer to us.

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Wind Tre (formerly Wind & 3 Italy)

Wind Tre, formerly just Wind and Tre (3) Italy, is the largest mobile operator in Italy.

The mobile operator is a merger of Wind and Tre, the then third- and fourth-largest mobile operators in the country.

With the merger, it overtook TIM Italy and Vodafone Italy in terms of customers.

Moreover, the combined assets (towers and frequencies) resulted in Wind Tre becoming the mobile operator with the fastest mobile download speeds in the country (for 4G/LTE at least).

You may know 3 as a mobile operator that is active in Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, Ireland, Indonesia, Macau, Sweden & the United Kingdom.

Wind Tre uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz – being shut down as of June 2022
• 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1500 MHz (Band 32), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 1800 MHz (n3), 2600 MHz (n7) & 3700 MHz (n78)
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: No

This is what you will learn about Wind Tre:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Wind Tre SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* My Wind Tre Review (in Catania & Rome)
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Wind Tre (formerly Wind & 3 Italy)

Wind Tre has the best 5G NR coverage throughout Italy.

This was also confirmed by Opensignal.

Below is Wind Tre's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Wind Tre (formerly Wind & 3 Italy)

You can get a Wind Tre SIM card for 10 EUR in Wind Tre stores. The Tourist SIM card, called Tourist Pass, costs 24.99 EUR with 20 GB of local data, 13.7 GB EU/EEA Data (new), 100 local minutes & 100 international minutes ¹ for 30 days. Wind Tre SIM cards are not sold at (Rome) Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

If you are flying into Rome–Fiumicino International Airport “Leonardo da Vinci”, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some time.

¹ to Austria, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, the United Kingdom & the United States

Before you call me blind for mentioning that the Tourist Pass costs 24.99 EUR while the photo above says 14.99 EUR, it does not include the 10 EUR SIM card price, as shown below.

Wind Tre always tries to pull a fast one on you – but I am faster 😏.

While the Tourist Pass cannot be extended (30-day validity), you can renew the plan if you have exhausted the plan by texting PASS RESTART to 4033 for 14.99 EUR.

It is also possible to get a Wind Tre eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.

However, Wind Tre staff are hesitant to give travelers eSIMs for some reason, so you may not be able to get one (based on personal experience).

While mobile data is insanely cheap in Italy, also with Wind Tre, the combination of the SIM card price, plan activation costs & the prices of plans can add up (10 EUR for the SIM card + 49.99 (!) EUR plan activation cost + plan cost (minimum of 9.99 EUR)) can add up quickly for short-term travelers.

If you plan on staying in Italy for a few months, you better not change your mind and switch plans, as you will be charged a 6.99 EUR (re-)activation fee.

Therefore, I recommend getting the Wind Tre Tourist Pass SIM card (with no 5G NR access yet but no activation fees either), the SimCorner Italy Travel SIM card, or the Italy (Mamma Mia) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers & 10 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers & 20 GB/30 days).

The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.

While I did not use the Mamma Mia eSIM when I was in Italy recently, but more than 500 Phone Travel Wiz readers have so far, I did use the Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy (and ten other countries) instead.

• Check out my Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy review (tested in Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City).

Or get the Italy eSIMs from Nomad.

The 20 GB Nomad Italy eSIM for 30 days is the most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers, while the 3 GB for 30 days and 5 GB for 30 days variants are very popular.

Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.85 EUR/2.45 GBP/4.10 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!

While I did not use the Nomad Italy eSIM when I was in Italy recently, I did use the Nomad Europe eSIM in Italy (and seven other countries) instead.

• Check out my Nomad Europe eSIM in Italy review (tested in Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City).

If you prefer unlimited data plans instead, get one of the Italy eSIMs from Holafly (unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

• Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews

Or get the Eurolink eSIMs covering Italy and 35+ other European countries (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days– very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days.

You can read my experience with the Eurolink eSIM in Italy ( Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City) or all the 11 countries I tried it in.

TIP: check out my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Italy (including ones not mentioned above).

Note that Wind Tre offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Wind Tre (formerly Wind & 3 Italy)

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Wind Tre (formerly Wind & 3 Italy)

Wind Tre has two data-featured prepaid plans: Di Più Plans (combo) & Solo Internet (data).

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Di Più Plans – Wind Tre (formerly Wind & 3 Italy)

The Di Più Plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

Note that the Young(+) 5G plans are for the youth (up to 30 years old).

Unfortunately, the elderly cannot get this plan 🤪.

The following Di Puì Plans are available, which initially have to be activated in a Wind Tre store:

Remember: Wind Tre charges a 49.99 EUR plan activation fee (previously only 6.99 EUR), which is not included in the prices below

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Data	Local/EU Minutes 2	International Minutes 3	Local/EU SMS 2	Validity
9.99 EUR	Young 5G	100 GB	9.1 GB	Unlimited	N/A	Unlimited	1 month
12.99 EUR	Di Diù Lite	25 GB 1	11.9 GB	Unlimited	N/A	200 SMS	1 month
12.99 EUR	Di Diù Lite 5G	50 GB	11.9 GB	Unlimited	N/A	200 SMS	1 month
12.99 EUR	Young+ 5G	200 GB	11.9 GB	Unlimited	N/A	Unlimited	1 month
14.99 EUR	Di Diù Full 5G	100 GB	13.7 GB	Unlimited	50 minutes	200 SMS	1 month
29.99 EUR	Di Diù Unlimited 5G	Unlimited	27.4 GB	Unlimited	200 minutes	200 SMS	1 month

¹ no 5G NR access
² for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Italy (NOT from Italy to other EU/EEA member states)
³ to Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Réunion, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom & the United States

Solo Internet Plans – Wind Tre (formerly Wind & 3 Italy)

The Solo Internet Plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

Solo Internet Plans can be activated on the WINDTRE app:

Remember: Wind Tre charges a 49.99 EUR plan activation fee for the Cube Lite and Cube Full plans, which is not included in the prices below. You are better off going with the Internet Card plans, which Wind Tre does not charge activation fees for (surprisingly)

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Data	Validity
9.99 EUR	Cube Lite	70 GB	6.6 GB	1 month
12.99 EUR	Cube Full	150 GB	8.6 GB	1 month
19.99 EUR	Internet Card	100 GB	13.2 GB	3 months
24.99 EUR	Internet Card 200	200 GB	16.4 GB	3 months

EU Roaming – Wind Tre (formerly Wind & 3 Italy)

You can use your Wind Tre allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

Be aware that, in some cases, the EU/EEA roaming allowance is lower than the domestic allowances.

My Review – Wind Tre (formerly Wind & 3 Italy)

I had the chance to try out Wind Tre in March 2022.

I tried out Tre Italy when it was still a separate company, but its network was not that great (although it has attractive prices).

While Wind Tre is the largest mobile operator at the moment, I had a horrible experience with it.

You can read my Wind Tre Italy review here.

APN/Internet Settings – Wind Tre (formerly Wind & 3 Italy)

• Name: WINDTRE
• APN: internet.it

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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TIM Italy (Telecom Italia)

TIM Italy (Telecom Italia) is the second-largest mobile operator in Italy.

It used to be a state-owned mobile operator until it was privatized.

To this day, it is still massive ahead of its competitors in terms of customers (about 10 million more with 30 million subscribers).

TIM is also active in Brazil as TIM Brasil, where it is the third-largest mobile operator with almost double the subscriber numbers in Brazil than in Italy.

It recently (February 2022) overtook San Marino Telecom (SMT) and rebranded it into TIM San Marino.

TIM uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz – being shut down as of June 2022
• 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1500 MHz (Band 32), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 3700 MHz (n78)
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: No
  

This is what you will learn about TIM:

* Coverage
* How to Get a TIM SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* My TIM Review (in Catania & Rome)
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – TIM Italy

TIM has the best coverage throughout Italy.

It also won the Speedtest Italy Best Mobile Coverage Award of 2021 (Q1-Q2).

Below is TIM's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – TIM Italy

You can get a TIM SIM card for 9.99 EUR in TIM stores. The Tourist SIM card, called TIM Tourist, costs 24.99 EUR (previously 20 EUR) with 50 GB of data, 13 GB EU/EEA data, unlimited chat data ¹, 200 local/international minutes ² for 30 days. TIM SIM cards are also sold at (Rome) Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

If you are flying into Rome–Fiumicino International Airport “Leonardo da Vinci”, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some time.

¹ for Facebook Messenger, iMessage, IMO, Skype, Snapchat, Telegram, Viber, WeChat & WhatsApp
² to Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan & Venezuela

Before you call me blind for mentioning that the TIM Tourist SIM card costs 24.99 EUR while the photo above says 14.99 EUR, it does not include the 10 EUR SIM card price.

TIM always tries to pull a fast one on you – but I am faster 😏.

It is also possible to get a TIM eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.

However, TIM staff are hesitant to give travelers eSIMs for some reason, so you may not be able to get one (based on personal experience).

While mobile data is insanely cheap in Italy, also with Wind Tre, the combination of the SIM card price, plan activation costs & the prices of plans can add up (10 EUR for the SIM card + 5 EUR/9.99 EUR plan activation cost + plan cost (minimum of 9.99 EUR)) can add up quickly for short-term travelers.

If you plan on staying in Italy for a few months, you better not change your mind and switch plans, as you will be charged a 19.99 EUR (re-)activation fee.

Therefore, I recommend getting the Wind Tre Tourist Pass SIM card (with no 5G NR access yet but no activation fees either), the SimCorner Italy Travel SIM card, or the Italy (Mamma Mia) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers & 10 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers & 20 GB/30 days).

The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.

While I did not use the Mamma Mia eSIM when I was in Italy recently, but more than 500 Phone Travel Wiz readers have so far, I did use the Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy (and ten other countries) instead.

• Check out my Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy review (tested in Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City).

Or get the Italy eSIMs from Nomad.

The 20 GB Nomad Italy eSIM for 30 days is the most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers, while the 3 GB for 30 days and 5 GB for 30 days variants are very popular.

Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.85 EUR/2.45 GBP/4.10 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!

While I did not use the Nomad Italy eSIM when I was in Italy recently, I did use the Nomad Europe eSIM in Italy (and seven other countries) instead.

• Check out my Nomad Europe eSIM in Italy review (tested in Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City).

If you prefer unlimited data plans instead, get one of the Italy eSIMs from Holafly (unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

• Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews

Or get the Eurolink eSIMs covering Italy and 35+ other European countries (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days– very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days.

You can read my experience with the Eurolink eSIM in Italy ( Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City) or all the 11 countries I tried it in.

TIP: check out my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Italy (including ones not mentioned above).

Note that TIM offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – TIM Italy

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – TIM Italy

• Giga e Minuti/Data and Minutes (combo)
• Flat Day (data)
• Solo Giga Power (data)
• Data Add-Ons

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Giga e Minuti (Data and Minutes) Plans – TIM Italy

The Giga e Minuti (Data and Minutes) Plans are combo plans with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

Note that the TIM Young plan is for the youth (up to 25 years old), and the TIM 60+ is for the seniors (60+ years old).

The following Giga e Minuti are available, which initially have to be activated in a TIM store:

Remember: TIM charges a 9.99 EUR plan activation fee (previously 9 EUR), which is not included in the prices below

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Data	Local/EU Minutes 2	Local/EU SMS 2	Validity
9.99 EUR	TIM Young	50 GB 1	9 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	1 month
12.99 EUR	TIM 60+	6 GB	Shared with data allowance	Unlimited	Unlimited	1 month
14.99 EUR	TIM 5G Power Smart	50 GB	13 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	1 month
19.99 EUR	TIM 5G Power Top	100 GB	17 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	1 month
39.99 EUR	TIM 5G Power Unlimited	Unlimited	33 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	1 month

¹ you can get an extra 50 GB (100 GB total) for an additional 0.99 EUR/month
² for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Italy (NOT from Italy to other EU/EEA member states)

Flat Day – TIM Italy

The Flat Day is not a plan. Instead, it is the default data rate.

If you do not purchase a data-featured plan and use data, you will be charged 2 EUR and get 500 MB until midnight.

If you go over your 500 MB data allowance, you can still browse the web @ 32 Kbps until midnight.

Solo Giga Power Plans – TIM Italy

The Solo Giga Power plans are data bundles (with 5G NR access).

The following Solo Giga Power are available, which initially have to be activated in a TIM store:

Remember: TIM charges a 5 EUR plan activation fee for TIM Giga Power 50 and TIM Giga Power 100, which is not included in the prices below

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Data	Validity
9.99 EUR	TIM Giga Power 50	50 GB	9 GB	1 month
14.99 EUR	TIM Giga Power 100 1	100 GB	13 GB	1 month
49.99 EUR	Internet 100 GB	100 GB	50 GB	6 months
99.99 EUR	Internet 200 GB	200 GB	82 GB	1 year
99.99 EUR	TIM Giga Power 500 1, 2	500 GB	82 GB	1 year

¹ with 5G NR access
² for those 25 years old or younger

Data Add-Ons – TIM Italy

The Data Add-Ons are, as the name implies, data add-ons. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.

The following Data Add-Ons are available, which can be activated on the MyTIM app:

Price	Plan	Data	Validity
1.99 EUR	Giga Day	10 GB	Until midnight
4.99 EUR	Giga Week	10 GB	7 days

EU Roaming – TIM Italy

You can use your TIM allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

Be aware that, in some cases, the EU/EEA roaming allowance is lower than the domestic allowances.

My Review – TIM Italy

I had the chance to try out TIM again in March 2022.

While it is still the second-largest mobile operator in Italy, its performance is weak compared to its competitors.

TIM has various shortcomings, but I would still recommend it.

You can read my TIM Italy review here.

APN/Internet Settings – TIM Italy

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• APN: wap.tim.it

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Vodafone Italy (Italia)

Vodafone Italy (Italia) is the third-largest mobile operator in Italy.

It used to be the second-largest mobile operator until Wind and Tre (3) Italy merged into Wind Tre.

Vodafone is the mobile operator with the best overall (4G/LTE) network performance.

Vodafone, as a company, is active in Africa (mostly as Vodacom), Asia, Europe, the Middle East & Oceania.

Vodafone uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: N/A – shut down for 4G/LTE and 5G NR refarming
• 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 3700 MHz (n78)
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: No

This is what you will learn about Vodafone:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Vodafone SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* My Vodafone Review (in Catania & Rome)
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Vodafone Italy

Vodafone has extensive coverage throughout Italy.

Below is Vodafone's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Vodafone Italy

You can get a Vodafone SIM card for 10 EUR with 5 EUR credit in Vodafone stores. The Tourist SIM card, called Dolce Vita, is not sold anymore. However, overpriced plans are sold at (Rome) Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

If you are flying into Rome–Fiumicino International Airport “Leonardo da Vinci”, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some time.

It is also possible to get a Vodafone eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.

However, Vodafone staff are hesitant to give travelers eSIMs for some reason, so you may not be able to get one (based on personal experience).

While mobile data is insanely cheap in Italy, also with Vodafone, the combination of the SIM card price, plan activation costs & the prices of plans can add up (10 EUR for the SIM card + 6.99 EUR/10 EUR plan activation cost + plan cost (minimum of 9.99 EUR)) can add up quickly for short-term travelers.

If you plan on staying in Italy for a few months, you better not change your mind and switch plans, as you will be charged a 22.50 EUR (re-)activation fee.

Therefore, I recommend getting the Wind Tre Tourist Pass SIM card (with no 5G NR access yet but no activation fees either), the SimCorner Italy Travel SIM card, or the Italy (Mamma Mia) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers & 10 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers & 20 GB/30 days).

The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.

While I did not use the Mamma Mia eSIM when I was in Italy recently, but more than 500 Phone Travel Wiz readers have so far, I did use the Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy (and ten other countries) instead.

• Check out my Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy review (tested in Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City).

Or get the Italy eSIMs from Nomad.

The 20 GB Nomad Italy eSIM for 30 days is the most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers, while the 3 GB for 30 days and 5 GB for 30 days variants are very popular.

Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.85 EUR/2.45 GBP/4.10 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!

While I did not use the Nomad Italy eSIM when I was in Italy recently, I did use the Nomad Europe eSIM in Italy (and seven other countries) instead.

• Check out my Nomad Europe eSIM in Italy review (tested in Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City).

If you prefer unlimited data plans instead, get one of the Italy eSIMs from Holafly (unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

• Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews

Or get the Eurolink eSIMs covering Italy and 35+ other European countries (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days– very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days.

You can read my experience with the Eurolink eSIM in Italy ( Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City) or all the 11 countries I tried it in.

TIP: check out my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Italy (including ones not mentioned above).

Note that Vodafone offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Vodafone Italy

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Vodafone Italy

• Red Max (combo)
• Infinito (combo)
• Giga Speed (data)

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Red Max Plans – Vodafone Italy

The Red Max plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

Red Max can be activated on the Vodafone Italia app.

Remember: Vodafone charges a 6.99 EUR plan activation fee, which is not included in the prices above and below

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Data	Local/EU Minutes	Local/EU SMS	Validity
9.99 EUR	RED MaxUnder 25	100 GB	7.98 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	1 month
19.99 EUR	RED Max	100 GB	15.9 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	1 month

¹ for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Italy (NOT from Italy to other EU/EEA member states)

Infinito Plans – Vodafone Italy

The Infinito Plans are combo plans with unlimited data (with 5G NR access), unlimited (local) minutes & unlimited SMS.

The following Infinito Plans are available, which can be activated on the My Vodafone Italia app:

Remember: Vodafone charges a 6.99 EUR plan activation fee, which is not included in the prices below

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Data	World Roaming 2	Local/EU Minutes 1	International Minutes 3	World Roaming Minutes 2	Local/EU SMS 1	Validity
36.99 EUR	Infinito	Unlimited @ 10 Mbps	29.5 GB	1 GB	Unlimited	1000 minutes	200 minutes	Unlimited	1 month
59.99 EUR	Infinito Black	Unlimited	45.5 GB	5 GB	Unlimited	1000 minutes	500 minutes	Unlimited	1 month

¹ for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Italy (NOT from Italy to other EU/EEA member states)
² in Albania, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey & the United States
³ to the EU/EEA and Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand & the United States

Giga Speed Plans – Vodafone Italy

The Giga Speed Plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

The following Giga Speed Plans are available, which initially have to be activated in a Vodafone store:

Remember: Vodafone charges a 10 EUR plan activation fee (not 6.99 EUR like the other plans), which is not included in the prices below

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Data	Validity
9.99 EUR	Giga Speed 20	20 GB	7.98 GB	1 month
13.99 EUR	Giga Speed 50	50 GB	11.1 GB	1 month

EU Roaming – Vodafone Italy

You can use your Vodafone allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

Be aware that, in some cases, the EU/EEA roaming allowance is lower than the domestic allowances.

My Review – Vodafone Italy

I had the chance to try out Vodafone again in March 2022.

And I was actually surprised how much better it had become.

While it is still not the best mobile operator in Italy, I would still recommend Vodafone.

You can read my Vodafone Italy review here.

APN/Internet Settings – Vodafone Italy

• Name: Vodafone IT
• APN: mobile.vodafone.it

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Iliad

Iliad is the smallest mobile operator in Italy.

However, it is the cheapest option out there (of the Big Four).

In fact, you will not pay more than 10 EUR 14 EUR for a plan with Iliad, which features 300 GB of data.

Yes… 300 GB – that was not a typo!

And Iliad has promised that it will never raise its prices, even though it keeps increasing the allowances of its plans.

And that is true – I stroked out 10 EUR for 14 EUR a bit earlier. That is because Iliad introduced a new plan – not because it increased the price for its most expensive plan.

Anyway, you can say that Iliad singlehandedly managed to drop telecommunication prices in Italy by around half due to its pricing strategy – even though mobile data rates were already low in the country.

As Wind and Tre (3) Italy decided to merge into Wind Tre, a fourth mobile operator was allowed to enter the Italian telecom market, which Iliad won.

Iliad is by the same group that owns Free Mobile France, which also disrupted the telecommunications market in France.

Anyway, while Iliad is the cheapest, its coverage still lacks behind the competitors (will be discussed later), so does its speed.

But you will not have any issues with Iliad in most cases if you stay in urban areas.

Iliad uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: N/A – never had it
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz – being shut down as of June 2022
• 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78)
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: No

This is what you will learn about Iliad:

* Coverage
* How to Get an Iliad SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* My Iliad Review (in Catania & Rome)
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Iliad

Iliad has the worst coverage in Italy.

However, you will still have cellular reception almost everywhere.

Below is Iliad's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Iliad

You can get an Iliad SIM card for 9.99 EUR in Iliad stores. Iliad SIM cards are not sold at (Rome) Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

If you are flying into Rome–Fiumicino International Airport “Leonardo da Vinci”, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some time.

It is also possible to get an Iliad eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.

However, getting one is a bureaucratic hassle, as Iliad often demands you have a working Italian tax ID (although some staff members are willing to make up a fake one for you.

Note that the Italian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and for physical SIM cards.

Therefore, I recommend getting the Wind Tre Tourist Pass SIM card (with no 5G NR access yet but no activation fees either), the SimCorner Italy Travel SIM card, or the Italy (Mamma Mia) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers & 10 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers & 20 GB/30 days).

The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.

While I did not use the Mamma Mia eSIM when I was in Italy recently, but more than 500 Phone Travel Wiz readers have so far, I did use the Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy (and ten other countries) instead.

• Check out my Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy review (tested in Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City).

Or get the Italy eSIMs from Nomad.

The 20 GB Nomad Italy eSIM for 30 days is the most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers, while the 3 GB for 30 days and 5 GB for 30 days variants are very popular.

Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.85 EUR/2.45 GBP/4.10 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!

While I did not use the Nomad Italy eSIM when I was in Italy recently, I did use the Nomad Europe eSIM in Italy (and seven other countries) instead.

• Check out my Nomad Europe eSIM in Italy review (tested in Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City).

If you prefer unlimited data plans instead, get one of the Italy eSIMs from Holafly (unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

• Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews

Or get the Eurolink eSIMs covering Italy and 35+ other European countries (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days– very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days.

You can read my experience with the Eurolink eSIM in Italy ( Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City) or all the 11 countries I tried it in.

TIP: check out my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Italy (including ones not mentioned above).

Note that Iliad offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Iliad

You can also recharge online with (international/EU) debit and credit cards.

You can check your balance online.

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Iliad

Iliad has one data-featured prepaid plan: Plans. It may not even be called plans, but it has no clear name.

Anyway, it is a combo bundle with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

These Plans are available, which can be activated online.

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Data	Local/EU Minutes 2	Local/EU SMS 2	Validity
4.99 EUR	Voce	40 MB	Shared with data allowance	Unlimited	Unlimited	1 month
7.99 EUR	Giga 80	80 GB	7 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	1 month
9.99 EUR	Giga 120	120 GB 1	9 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	1 month
13.99 EUR	Data 300	300 GB	12 GB	N/A	N/A	1 month

¹ 5G NR access
² for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Italy (NOT from Italy to other EU/EEA member states)

You also get a call allowance for international use. However, they can only be used for calling fixed-line phones… so there is no point in me listing said countries.

EU Roaming – Iliad

You can use your Iliad allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

Be aware that, in some cases, the EU/EEA roaming allowance is lower than the domestic allowances.

My Review – Iliad

I had the chance to try out Iliad in March 2022.

The last time I was in Italy before 2022, Iliad did not exist.

So it was a great opportunity to try out a new SIM card.

Honestly, I was impressed by how great its network and speeds are, even though many have complaints about Iliad.

You can read my Iliad Italy review here.

APN/Internet Settings – Iliad

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• APN: iliad

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Fastweb Italy (Italia)

Fastweb Italy (Italia), just Fastweb, is a 5G NR-only mobile operator.

It is run by Swisscom from Switzerland.

However, it made a national roaming agreement with Wind Tre (formerly Wind Italy and 3 Italy), allowing Fastweb customers to use 2G, 3G (for now – it is being shut down) & 4G/LTE on the Wind Tre network where Fastweb has no native coverage (yet).

Now, suppose you stay in a location where Fastweb has native coverage, like most large cities.

In that case, you can experience fast 5G NR speeds and reception.

However, if you go to locations where you will be on the Wind Tre network, expect to have much slower speeds than you would get with Wind Tre itself because it prioritizes its own customers over Fastweb users – be aware of this.

Fastweb uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: N/A – never had it (roams on Wind Tre)
• 3G: N/A – never had it (roams on Wind Tre (although it is being shut down))
• 4G/LTE: N/A – never had it (roams on Wind Tre)
• 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78)
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: No

This is what you will learn about Fastweb:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Fastweb SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Fastweb Italy

Fastweb has extensive coverage in Italy.

While its 5G NR reception is not properly nationwide yet, you will get 2G, 3G (for now) & 4G/LTE roaming access on the Wind Tre (formerly Wind Italy and 3 Italy) network.

Below is Fastweb's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Fastweb Italy

You can get a Fastweb SIM card for 5 EUR, although a plan purchase or a top-up of at least 15 EUR is required, in Fastweb stores. Fastweb SIM cards are not sold at (Rome) Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

If you are flying into Rome–Fiumicino International Airport “Leonardo da Vinci”, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some time.

Fastweb has no eSIMs.

Unlike almost all options in Italy, plan activation fees do not apply with Fastweb (from what I know), making Fastweb the cheapest option together with Digi Mobil Italy and Lycamobile Italy.

Therefore, I recommend getting the Wind Tre Tourist Pass SIM card (with no 5G NR access yet but no activation fees either), the SimCorner Italy Travel SIM card, or the Italy (Mamma Mia) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers & 10 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers & 20 GB/30 days).

The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.

While I did not use the Mamma Mia eSIM when I was in Italy recently, but more than 500 Phone Travel Wiz readers have so far, I did use the Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy (and ten other countries) instead.

• Check out my Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy review (tested in Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City).

Or get the Italy eSIMs from Nomad.

The 20 GB Nomad Italy eSIM for 30 days is the most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers, while the 3 GB for 30 days and 5 GB for 30 days variants are very popular.

Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.85 EUR/2.45 GBP/4.10 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!

While I did not use the Nomad Italy eSIM when I was in Italy recently, I did use the Nomad Europe eSIM in Italy (and seven other countries) instead.

• Check out my Nomad Europe eSIM in Italy review (tested in Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City).

If you prefer unlimited data plans instead, get one of the Italy eSIMs from Holafly (unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

• Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews

Or get the Eurolink eSIMs covering Italy and 35+ other European countries (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days– very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days.

You can read my experience with the Eurolink eSIM in Italy ( Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City) or all the 11 countries I tried it in.

TIP: check out my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Italy (including ones not mentioned above).

Note that Fastweb offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Fastweb Italy

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Fastweb Italy

Fastweb has one data-featured prepaid plan: Plans. It may not even be called plans, but it has no clear name.

Anyway, it is a combo bundle with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

These Plans are available, which can be activated on the MyFastweb app:

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Data	Local/EU Minutes 1, 2	Local/EU SMS 1	Validity
5.95 EUR	Fastweb Mobile Light	50 GB	6 GB	Unlimited	100 SMS	1 month
7.95 EUR	Fastweb Mobile Light	90 GB	8 GB	Unlimited	100 SMS	1 month
11.95 EUR	Fastweb Mobile Maxi	150 GB	10 GB	Unlimited	100 SMS	1 month

¹ for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Italy (NOT from Italy to other EU/EEA member states)
² also to Austria, Canada, China, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Guam, India, Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania & the United States

EU Roaming – Fastweb Italy

You can use your Fastweb allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

Be aware that, in some cases, the EU/EEA roaming allowance is lower than the domestic allowances.

APN/Internet Settings – Fastweb Italy

• Name: FW WEB
• APN: apn.fastweb.it

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Coop Voce

Coop Voce is a TIM Italy MVNO.

It is the mobile brand by the supermarket chain Coop Italy.

Coop Voce, often called Coop Mobile, is also active in the Czech Republic, Liechtenstein & Switzerland.

To learn about Coop Voce’s frequencies, jump back to TIM Italy’s frequencies (but you will not have 5G NR access, and your speeds will be restricted to 100 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload).

This is what you will learn about Coop Voce:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Coop Voce SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Coop Voce

Coop Voce is a TIM Italy MVNO, meaning Coop Voce uses the TIM Italy network.

To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Coop Voce, jump to the TIM Italy Coverage section.

Note that you will not have 5G NR access with Coop Voce.

SIM Card Price – Coop Voce

You can get a Coop Voce SIM card for 10 EUR with 5 EUR credit in Coop stores.

You most likely have to register your Coop Voce SIM card online.

It is also possible to get a Coop Voce eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.

Just like almost all options in Italy, plan activation fees apply with Coop Voce, which can make a SIM card and plan purchase expensive if you do not plan on staying in Italy for more than a month.

Moreover, note that the Italian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.

Therefore, I recommend getting the Wind Tre Tourist Pass SIM card (with no 5G NR access yet but no activation fees either), the SimCorner Italy Travel SIM card, or the Italy (Mamma Mia) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers & 10 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers & 20 GB/30 days).

The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.

While I did not use the Mamma Mia eSIM when I was in Italy recently, but more than 500 Phone Travel Wiz readers have so far, I did use the Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy (and ten other countries) instead.

• Check out my Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy review (tested in Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City).

Or get the Italy eSIMs from Nomad.

The 20 GB Nomad Italy eSIM for 30 days is the most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers, while the 3 GB for 30 days and 5 GB for 30 days variants are very popular.

Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.85 EUR/2.45 GBP/4.10 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!

While I did not use the Nomad Italy eSIM when I was in Italy recently, I did use the Nomad Europe eSIM in Italy (and seven other countries) instead.

• Check out my Nomad Europe eSIM in Italy review (tested in Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City).

If you prefer unlimited data plans instead, get one of the Italy eSIMs from Holafly (unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

• Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews

Or get the Eurolink eSIMs covering Italy and 35+ other European countries (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days– very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days.

You can read my experience with the Eurolink eSIM in Italy ( Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City) or all the 11 countries I tried it in.

TIP: check out my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Italy (including ones not mentioned above).

Note that Coop Voce offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Coop Voce

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Coop Voce

Coop Voce has one data-featured prepaid plan with no apparent name with data (without 5G NR access @ max. 100 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload), minutes & SMS.

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Coop Voce plans can be activated on the CoopVoce app:

Remember: Coop Voce charges a 9.90 EUR plan activation fee, which is not included in the prices below

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Data	Local/EU Minutes 1	Local/EU SMS 1	Validity
6.90 EUR	Evo 30	30 GB	6 GB	Unlimited	1000 SMS	30 days
7 EUR	Web 30	30 GB	6 GB	N/A	N/A	30 days
7.90 EUR	Evo 200	200 GB	8 GB	N/A	N/A	30 days
8.90 EUR	Evo 100	100 GB	8 GB	Unlimited	1000 SMS	30 days

¹ for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Italy (NOT from Italy to other EU/EEA member states)

EU Roaming – Coop Voce

You can use your Coop Voce allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

Be aware that, in some cases, the EU/EEA roaming allowance is lower than the domestic allowances.

APN/Internet Settings – Coop Voce

• Name: WEB CoopVoce
• APN: internet.coopvoce.it

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Digi Mobil Italy

Digi Mobil Italy (Italia), just Digi Mobil, is a TIM Italy MVNO.

Digi Mobile, from Romania, is also active in Spain as an MVNO and in Hungary as a television cable provider.

To learn about Digi Mobil’s frequencies, jump back to TIM Italy’s frequencies (but you will not have 5G NR access, and your speeds will be restricted to 100 Mbps).

This is what you will learn about Digi Mobil:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Digi Mobil SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Digi Mobil Italy

Digi Mobil is a TIM Italy MVNO, meaning Digi Mobil uses the TIM Italy network.

To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Digi Mobil, jump to the TIM Italy Coverage section.

Note that you will not have 5G NR access with Digi Mobil.

SIM Card Price – Digi Mobil Italy

You can get a Digi Mobil SIM card for 10 EUR from Digi Mobil dealers.

Note that you get a Spanish (+34) and Romanian phone number (+40) for free when you purchase a Digi Mobil SIM card.

Digi Mobil has no eSIMs.

Unlike almost all options in Italy, plan activation fees do not apply with Digi Mobil (from what I know), making Digi Mobil the cheapest option together with Fastweb Italy and Lycamobile Italy.

Therefore, I recommend getting the Wind Tre Tourist Pass SIM card (with no 5G NR access yet but no activation fees either), the SimCorner Italy Travel SIM card, or the Italy (Mamma Mia) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers & 10 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers & 20 GB/30 days).

The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.

While I did not use the Mamma Mia eSIM when I was in Italy recently, but more than 500 Phone Travel Wiz readers have so far, I did use the Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy (and ten other countries) instead.

• Check out my Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy review (tested in Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City).

Or get the Italy eSIMs from Nomad.

The 20 GB Nomad Italy eSIM for 30 days is the most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers, while the 3 GB for 30 days and 5 GB for 30 days variants are very popular.

Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.85 EUR/2.45 GBP/4.10 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!

While I did not use the Nomad Italy eSIM when I was in Italy recently, I did use the Nomad Europe eSIM in Italy (and seven other countries) instead.

• Check out my Nomad Europe eSIM in Italy review (tested in Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City).

If you prefer unlimited data plans instead, get one of the Italy eSIMs from Holafly (unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

• Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews

Or get the Eurolink eSIMs covering Italy and 35+ other European countries (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days– very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days.

You can read my experience with the Eurolink eSIM in Italy ( Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City) or all the 11 countries I tried it in.

TIP: check out my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Italy (including ones not mentioned above).

Note that Digi Mobil offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Digi Mobil Italy

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Digi Mobil Italy

Digi Mobil has one data-featured prepaid plan with no apparent name with data (without 5G NR access @ max. 100 Mbps), minutes & SMS.

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Digi Mobil plans can be activated by dialing *146#:

Price	Plan	Data	Local/International Minutes 1	On-Net SMS	Validity
10 EUR	Combo 10	50 GB	500 minutes	N/A	1 month
10 EUR	Illimitato 10	50 GB	Unlimited 2	N/A	1 month
15 EUR	Combo 15	75 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	1 month

¹ to Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States & Venezuela
² for local use only

EU Roaming – Digi Mobil Italy

You cannot roam for free in the European Union or European Economic Area with Digi Mobil.

APN/Internet Settings – Digi Mobil Italy

• Name: Digi
• APN: digi.mobile

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Ho Mobile

Ho Mobile is a Vodafone Italy (budget) sub-brand.

It was Vodafone Italy's response to Iliad entering the Italian telecom market (which resulted in Italy having the lowest mobile data rates in Europe and the second-lowest worldwide).

To learn about Ho Mobile’s frequencies, jump back to Vodafone Italy’s frequencies (but you will not have 5G NR access, and your speeds will be restricted to 30 Mbps).

This is what you will learn about Ho Mobile:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Ho Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Ho Mobile

Ho Mobile is a Vodafone Italy (budget) sub-brand, meaning Ho Mobile uses the Vodafone Italy network.

To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Ho Mobile, jump to the Vodafone Italy Coverage section.

Note that you will not have 5G NR access with Ho Mobile (unlike going with Vodafone Italy directly).

SIM Card Price – Ho Mobile

You can get a Ho Mobile SIM card for 9 EUR from Ho Mobile dealers (not in Vodafone Italy stores).

Ho mobile has no eSIMs.

Just like almost all options in Italy, plan activation fees apply with Ho Mobile, which can make a SIM card and plan purchase expensive if you do not plan on staying in Italy for more than a month.

Therefore, I recommend getting the Wind Tre Tourist Pass SIM card (with no 5G NR access yet but no activation fees either), the SimCorner Italy Travel SIM card, or the Italy (Mamma Mia) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers & 10 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers & 20 GB/30 days).

The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.

While I did not use the Mamma Mia eSIM when I was in Italy recently, but more than 500 Phone Travel Wiz readers have so far, I did use the Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy (and ten other countries) instead.

• Check out my Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy review (tested in Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City).

Or get the Italy eSIMs from Nomad.

The 20 GB Nomad Italy eSIM for 30 days is the most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers, while the 3 GB for 30 days and 5 GB for 30 days variants are very popular.

Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.85 EUR/2.45 GBP/4.10 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!

While I did not use the Nomad Italy eSIM when I was in Italy recently, I did use the Nomad Europe eSIM in Italy (and seven other countries) instead.

• Check out my Nomad Europe eSIM in Italy review (tested in Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City).

If you prefer unlimited data plans instead, get one of the Italy eSIMs from Holafly (unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

• Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews

Or get the Eurolink eSIMs covering Italy and 35+ other European countries (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days– very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days.

You can read my experience with the Eurolink eSIM in Italy ( Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City) or all the 11 countries I tried it in.

TIP: check out my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Italy (including ones not mentioned above).

Note that Ho Mobile offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Ho Mobile

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Ho Mobile

Ho Mobile has one data-featured prepaid plan with no apparent name with data (without 5G NR access @ max. 100 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload), minutes & SMS.

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Ho Mobile plans can be activated on the ho. app:

Remember: Ho Mobile charges a 7 EUR plan activation fee, which is not included in the prices below

Price	Data	EU/EEA Data	Local/EU Minutes 1	Local/EU SMS 1	Validity
6.99 EUR	50 GB	4.6 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	1 month
8.99 EUR	150 GB	5.9 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	1 month

¹ for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Italy (NOT from Italy to other EU/EEA member states)

EU Roaming – Ho Mobile

You can use your Ho Mobile allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

Be aware that, in some cases, the EU/EEA roaming allowance is lower than the domestic allowances.

APN/Internet Settings – Ho Mobile

• Name: ho.
• APN: web.ho-mobile.it

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Kena Mobile

Kena Mobile is a TIM Italy (budget) sub-brand.

It was TIM Italy's response to Iliad entering the Italian telecom market (which resulted in Italy having the lowest mobile data rates in Europe and the second-lowest worldwide).

To learn about Kena Mobile’s frequencies, jump back to TIM Italy’s frequencies (but you will not have 5G NR access and your speeds will be restricted to 60 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload).

This is what you will learn about Kena Mobile:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Kena Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Kena Mobile

Kena Mobile is a TIM Italy (budget) sub-brand, meaning Kena Mobile uses the TIM Italy network.

To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Kena Mobile, jump to the TIM Italy Coverage section.

Note that you will not have 5G NR access with Kena Mobile (unlike going with TIM Italy directly).

SIM Card Price – Kena Mobile

You can get a Kena Mobile SIM card for 5 EUR from Kena Mobile dealers (1/2 – not in TIM Italy stores), including Esselunga, Pan & Panorama.

Kena mobile has no eSIMs.

Just like almost all options in Italy, plan activation fees apply with Kena Mobile, which can make a SIM card and plan purchase expensive if you do not plan on staying in Italy for more than a month.

Therefore, I recommend getting the Wind Tre Tourist Pass SIM card (with no 5G NR access yet but no activation fees either), the SimCorner Italy Travel SIM card, or the Italy (Mamma Mia) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers & 10 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers & 20 GB/30 days).

The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.

While I did not use the Mamma Mia eSIM when I was in Italy recently, but more than 500 Phone Travel Wiz readers have so far, I did use the Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy (and ten other countries) instead.

• Check out my Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy review (tested in Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City).

Or get the Italy eSIMs from Nomad.

The 20 GB Nomad Italy eSIM for 30 days is the most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers, while the 3 GB for 30 days and 5 GB for 30 days variants are very popular.

Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.85 EUR/2.45 GBP/4.10 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!

While I did not use the Nomad Italy eSIM when I was in Italy recently, I did use the Nomad Europe eSIM in Italy (and seven other countries) instead.

• Check out my Nomad Europe eSIM in Italy review (tested in Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City).

If you prefer unlimited data plans instead, get one of the Italy eSIMs from Holafly (unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

• Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews

Or get the Eurolink eSIMs covering Italy and 35+ other European countries (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days– very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days.

You can read my experience with the Eurolink eSIM in Italy ( Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City) or all the 11 countries I tried it in.

TIP: check out my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Italy (including ones not mentioned above).

Note that Kena Mobile offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Kena Mobile

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Kena Mobile

Kena Mobile has one data-featured prepaid plan with no apparent name with data (without 5G NR access @ max. 60 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload), minutes & SMS.

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Kena Mobile plans can be activated on the Kena Mobile app:

Remember: Kena Mobile charges a 6.99 EUR plan activation fee, which is not included in the prices below

Price	Data	EU/EEA Data	Local Minutes 1	Local SMS 1	Validity
7.99 EUR	100 GB	7 GB	Unlimited	1000 SMS	1 month
9.99 EUR	200 GB	8.5 GB	Unlimited	1000 SMS	1 month
11.99 EUR	100 GB	10 GB	Unlimited	1000 SMS	1 month

¹ for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Italy (NOT from Italy to other EU/EEA member states)

EU Roaming – Kena Mobile

You can use your Kena Mobile allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

Be aware that, in some cases, the EU/EEA roaming allowance is lower than the domestic allowances.

APN/Internet Settings – Kena Mobile

• Name: Kenamobile web
• APN: web.kenamobile.it

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Lycamobile Italy (Italia)

Lycamobile Italy (Italia), just Lycamobile, is a Vodafone Italy MVNO.

Lycamobile, as a brand, is known for offering low rates for international calls abroad, and it is active in various other European countries, Australia, South Africa, Tunisia, Uganda & the United States.

To learn about Lycamobile’s frequencies, jump back to Vodafone Italy’s frequencies (but you will not have 5G NR access, and your speeds will be restricted to 25 Mbps).

This is what you will learn about Lycamobile:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Lycamobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Lycamobile Italy

Lycamobile is a Vodafone Italy MVNO, meaning Lycamobile uses the Vodafone Italy network.

To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Lycamobile, jump to the Vodafone Italy Coverage section.

Note that you will not have 5G NR access with Lycamobile.

SIM Card Price – Lycamobile Italy

You can get a Lycamobile SIM card for 5 EUR, 10 EUR, or for “free” with a plan (6.99 EUR, 9.99 EUR, 11.99 EUR & 14.99 EUR) from Lycamobile resellers, including grocery stores, gas stations & electronic shops.

Lycamobile has no eSIMs.

Unlike almost all options in Italy, plan activation fees do not apply with Lycamobile, making Lycamobile the cheapest option together with Digi Mobil Italy (if you do not mind dealing with worse network coverage and slow(er) speeds).

Therefore, I recommend getting the Wind Tre Tourist Pass SIM card (with no 5G NR access yet but no activation fees either), the SimCorner Italy Travel SIM card, or the Italy (Mamma Mia) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers & 10 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers & 20 GB/30 days).

The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.

While I did not use the Mamma Mia eSIM when I was in Italy recently, but more than 500 Phone Travel Wiz readers have so far, I did use the Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy (and ten other countries) instead.

• Check out my Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy review (tested in Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City).

Or get the Italy eSIMs from Nomad.

The 20 GB Nomad Italy eSIM for 30 days is the most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers, while the 3 GB for 30 days and 5 GB for 30 days variants are very popular.

Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.85 EUR/2.45 GBP/4.10 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!

While I did not use the Nomad Italy eSIM when I was in Italy recently, I did use the Nomad Europe eSIM in Italy (and seven other countries) instead.

• Check out my Nomad Europe eSIM in Italy review (tested in Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City).

If you prefer unlimited data plans instead, get one of the Italy eSIMs from Holafly (unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

• Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews

Or get the Eurolink eSIMs covering Italy and 35+ other European countries (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days– very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days.

You can read my experience with the Eurolink eSIM in Italy ( Catania (Sicily), Rome & Vatican City) or all the 11 countries I tried it in.

TIP: check out my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Italy (including ones not mentioned above).

Note that Lycamobile offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Lycamobile Italy

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Lycamobile Italy

Lycamobile has three data-featured prepaid plans:

• National Bundles (combo)
• Monthly Plans (combo)
• Data Bundles

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

National Bundles – Lycamobile Italy

The National Bundles are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access @ max. 25 Mbps), minutes & SMS.

Dial the Activation Code to activate National Bundles:

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Data	Local/EU Minutes 1	Local/EU SMS 1	Validity	Activation Code
6.99 EUR	Italy Pink	15 GB	5.75 GB	200 minutes	100 SMS	30 days	*139*20010#
9.99 EUR	Italy Gold	20 GB	8.2 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	30 days	*139*10015#
11.99 EUR	Italy White	100 GB	9.85 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	30 days	*139*10018#
14.99 EUR	Italy Red	220 GB	12.3 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	30 days	*139*10019#

¹ for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Italy (NOT from Italy to other EU/EEA member states)

Monthly Plans – Lycamobile Italy

The Monthly Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access @ max. 25 Mbps), minutes & SMS.

The following Monthly Plans are available, which can be activated online:

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Data	Local/EU Minutes 1	Local/EU SMS 1	Validity
26.97 EUR	Italy 40 Plus 3 Months	40 GB/30 days (120 GB)	8.2 GB/30 days (24.6 GB)	Unlimited	Unlimited	90 days
32.37 EUR	Italy 100 Plus 3 Months	100 GB/30 days (300 GB)	9.85 GB/30 days (29.55 GB)	Unlimited	Unlimited	90 days
40.47 EUR	Italy 150 Plus 3 Months	150 GB/30 days (450 GB)	12.3 GB/30 days (36.9 GB)	Unlimited	Unlimited	90 days
50.95 EUR	Italy 40 Plus 6 Months	40 GB/30 days (240 GB)	8.2 GB/30 days (49.2 GB)	Unlimited	Unlimited	180 days
61.15 EUR	Italy 100 Plus 6 Months	100 GB/30 days (600 GB)	9.85 GB/30 days (59.1 GB)	Unlimited	Unlimited	180 days
76.45 EUR	Italy 150 Plus 6 Months	150 GB/30 days (900 GB)	12.3 GB/30 days (73.8 GB)	Unlimited	Unlimited	180 days
95.90 EUR	Italy 40 Plus 12 Months	40 GB/30 days (480 GB)	8.2 GB/30 days (98.4 GB)	Unlimited	Unlimited	360 days
115.10 EUR	Italy 100 Plus 12 Months	100 GB/30 days (1200 GB)	9.85 GB/30 days (118.2 GB)	Unlimited	Unlimited	360 days
143.90 EUR	Italy 150 Plus 12 Months	150 GB/30 days (1800 GB)	12.3 GB/30 days (147.6 GB)	Unlimited	Unlimited	360 days

¹ for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Italy (NOT from Italy to other EU/EEA member states)

Data Bundles – Lycamobile Italy

The Data Bundles are, as the name suggests, data plans (without 5G NR access @ max. 25 Mbps).

Dial the Activation Code to activate Data Bundles:

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Data	Validity	Activation Code
4.99 EUR	Data S	1 GB	Shared with data allowance	30 days	*139*1001#
6.99 EUR	Data M	2 GB	Shared with data allowance	30 days	*139*1002#
11.99 EUR	Data XL	10 GB	9.85 GB	30 days	*139*1004#

EU Roaming – Lycamobile Italy

You can use your Lycamobile allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

Be aware that, in some cases, the EU/EEA roaming allowance is lower than the domestic allowances.

APN/Internet Settings – Lycamobile Italy

• Name: lycamobile
• APN: data.lycamobile.it
• Username: lmes
• Password: plus

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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PosteMobile

PosteMobile is a Wind Tre (formerly Wind Italy and Tre Italy) MVNO.

It is the mobile brand by the national post office Poste Italiane (Italian Post).

To learn about PosteMobile’s frequencies, jump back to Wind Tre’s frequencies (but you will not have 5G NR access).

This is what you will learn about PosteMobile:

* Coverage
* How to Get a PosteMobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – PosteMobile

PosteMobile is a Wind Tre (formerly Wind Italy and Tre Italy) MVNO, meaning PosteMobile uses the Wind Tre network.

To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with PosteMobile, jump to the Wind Tre Coverage section.

Note that you will not have 5G NR access with PosteMobile.

SIM Card Price – PosteMobile

You can get a PosteMobile SIM card for 15 EUR with 5 EUR credit or 20 EUR with 10 EUR credit in Poste post offices.

PosteMobile used to have a tourist SIM card called Il Tuo Mondo WOW 15 GB.

However, PosteMobile stopped selling it on the 26th of February.

It may return in the (near) future, but we will have to see.

You may have to register your PosteMobile SIM card online.