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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 (11.10 USD) from Wind Tre (formerly Wind and Tre), TIM, Vodafone & Iliad in their stores. Tourist SIM cards are sold for 20 EUR (22.20 USD) to 25 EUR (27.75 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.

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.

Buying a SIM Card in Italy Guide (logos of Coop Voce, Digi, Fastweb, Ho Mobile, Iliad, Kena Mobile, Lycamobile, PosteMobile, TIM, Tiscali, Very Mobile, Vodafone & Wind Tre)

Original publication: 9th of February 2022. Last updated: 30th of May 2023.


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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

If you want to buy the best SIM card in Italy, I recommend going with Wind Tre (formerly Wind and Tre), TIM, Vodafone, or Iliad. TIM has the best coverage with Vodafone. The latter also has the best overall network and the fastest 5G NR speeds. Wind Tre has the fastest 4G/LTE network. Iliad is the cheapest.

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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.

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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).

However, you can also get a travel eSIM from various eSIM providers.

The list below is not exhaustive – many more providers have eSIMs for Italy.

But these are the ones I have tried and had pleasant experiences with.

Moreover, they are reasonably priced, which I find very important (you will not see me recommending an eSIM I would not buy myself).

So here are the 17 best eSIMs for Italy:

Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Italy, I will not spend too much time about travel eSIMs here and throughout this guide (but I will still do here and there).

If you want to learn more about the best eSIMs for Italy, you better check out my Italy eSIM buying guide.

It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.

Buying an eSIM for Italy Guide (logos of Holafly, TIM, Windtre, Airalo, Nomad, Vodafone, Eurolink, SimOptions, Coop Voce, Mamma Mia, Ubigi, Very Mobile, Iliad & AIS)

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.

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EU Roaming in Italy

European Union (EU) & European Economic Area (EEA)

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

Flag of San Marino
Flag of 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

Flag of Italy

Italy is, according to which SIM card guide is being read the most on Phone Travel Wiz, the most popular destination in Europe and worldwide.

While it is not the cheapest country in Europe, it is not the most expensive either.

But the same cannot be said about mobile data rates in Italy.

They are criminal… criminally low.

The average price for 1 GB of data in Italy is 0.12 EUR (0.12 USD), way below the European average of 2.39 USD. The world average is 3.12 USD.

In fact, Italy is the cheapest country for mobile data in all of Europe (so not just the European Union) and the second-cheapest worldwide (behind Israel, with an average price for 1 GB of data being 0.15 ILS (0.04 USD)).

You will notice that data allowances are crazy generous in Italy… but that does not mean SIM cards are cheap here.

While the prices for data-featured plans are low, will you also get slow speeds in Italy?

Surprisingly, yes.

Italy's median mobile download speed is around 31 Mbps.

For reference, the global median is around 31 Mbps at the moment.

What was also surprising to me is that Italy has the slowest median download speeds among its direct neighbors (Austria – 60.48 Mbps, France – 53.54 Mbps, Slovenia – 48.85 Mbps & Switzerland – 81.11 Mbps).

If we include indirect neighbors, so countries across the Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean Sea & Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy is not doing much better, with Croatia (53.56 Mbps), Malta (44.98 Mbps), Greece (42.04 Mbps) &Albania (32.21 Mbps) having faster median mobile download speeds.

Montenegro (28.87 Mbps), Spain (25.43 Mbps), Egypt (22.75 Mbps), Bosnia & Herzegovina (21.96 Mbps), Tunisia (21.83 Mbps), Algeria (12.60 Mbps) & Libya (11.74 Mbps) have slower median download speeds than Italy.

Italy's mobile download speeds have increased by 9.2% year on year.

Italy Median Mobile Data Speeds Compared 2021 2022

Okay, now it is time to know which mobile operator is the fastest in Italy.

That would be Wind Tre (formerly Wind and Tre), with a median download of 37.11 Mbps. Followed by Iliad (31.94 Mbps), Vodafone Italy (29.36 Mbps) & TIM Italy (25.62 Mbps).

So… what about Fastweb? Is that not a mobile operator and not just an MVNO?

That is correct – Fastweb has a 5G NR license and is rolling out its network.

However, it roams on the Wind Tre network for 2G and 4G/LTE while building up its and Wind Tre's 5G NR network.

So, for now, there is not enough data for Fastweb, but it can still be a reasonable option if you stay in urban areas and have a 5G NR-capable phone.

Anyway, fast mobile download speeds can be found in Bologna, Florence & Naples, with median download speeds of 38.22 Mbps, 32.72 Mbps & 26.03 Mbps, respectively.

But who visits a particular city just for fast speeds? Not me… right? 😏

Okay, those numbers were related to 4G/LTE. Who is winning the 5G NR race (for now)?

The mobile operator with the best 5G NR speeds is TIM, with an average download speed of 271.7 Mbps. It is followed by Vodafone (146.7 Mbps), Iliad (102.6 Mbps) & Wind Tre (57.1 Mbps).

This is quite interesting because TIM has the slowest 4G/LTE speeds at the moment, while Wind Tre has the superior 4G/LTE network (in terms of speed).

But when looking at 5G NR, the tables have turned. TIM is outshining its competitors, while Wind Tre is lagging behind.

Anyway, so what about coverage? Which mobile operator has the best coverage?

Honestly, the four mobile operators have extensive coverage, but Wind Tre and Iliad have the upper hand for now.

So which mobile operator is winning the 5G NR race in terms of coverage?

Currently, Wind Tre has the best 5G NR reach (4.6 on a 10-point scale), ahead of Vodafone (2.5), Iliad (0.9) & TIM (0.7).

Regarding 5G NR availability, in the places where 5G NR should be available, Wind Tre is winning the race (with an incredible 22.9%), ahead of Vodafone (8.1%), Iliad (2.7%) & TIM (1.9%).

So what about overall network performance by the Italian mobile operators?

Vodafone is the winner of the Italy Mobile Experience Awards of May 2022, while TIM is the winner of the Italy 5G Experience Awards of May 2022.

Yeah… I was not expecting Vodafone to win the regular (up to 4G/LTE) awards either 😲.

So if you want the best of all words (so not selecting one extreme, aka the fastest speeds or the best coverage only), you cannot go wrong with Vodafone.

With reasonable SIM card prices, extensive nationwide coverage, decent mobile download speeds, and incredibly low mobile data rates, you should have a smooth network experience in Italy.

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Currency in Italy

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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 = 1.10 USD
  • 10 EUR = 11.10 USD
  • 100 EUR = 111 USD

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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.


Wind Tre (formerly Wind & 3 Italy)

WINDTRE Italy Logo
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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.

Wind Tre Italy Tourist Pass

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 Italy Tourist Pass SIM Card Price Excluded

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.

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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, if you wish to get an eSIM for Italy without personal detail capturing, you can get Italy Mamma Mia eSIMs from Airalo (six options):

Italy Mamma Mia eSIM Airalo
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  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 2 GB/15 days (new)
  3. 3 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 10 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  6. 20 GB/30 days (new)

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.

Airalo General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Airalo Eurolink eSIM to be used in 39 European countries with six variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 3 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 10 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 50 GB/90 days
  6. 100 GB/180 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

Airalo Eurolink eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!

By the way, you get free 5G NR access in 22 of the 39 supported countries!

I have used the Airalo Eurolink eSIM in 11 countries so far, and my goal is to test it in all supported countries.

Airalo Eurolink eSIM Review by Phone Travel Wiz

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Italy.

You can read about them in my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Italy Guide (logos of Holafly, TIM, Windtre, Airalo, Nomad, Vodafone, Eurolink, SimOptions, Coop Voce, Mamma Mia, Ubigi, Very Mobile, Iliad & AIS)

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).

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

Wind Tre top-up vouchers are sold in Wind Tre stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Italy.

The following (online) Wind Tre top-ups are available:

  • 6 EUR
  • 11 EUR
  • 15 EUR
  • 25 EUR
  • 50 EUR
  • 100 EUR
Wind Tre Italy Top-Ups

To top up your Wind Tre SIM card, call 4242 and follow the instructions.

You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

Dial *123# to check your Wind Tre balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the WINDTRE app (Android/iOS).

WINDTRE Italy App
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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).

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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

PricePlanDataEU/EEA DataLocal/EU Minutes 2International Minutes 3Local/EU SMS 2Validity
9.99 EURYoung 5G100 GB9.1 GBUnlimitedN/AUnlimited1 month
12.99 EURDi Diù Lite25 GB 111.9 GBUnlimitedN/A200 SMS1 month
12.99 EURDi Diù Lite 5G50 GB11.9 GBUnlimitedN/A200 SMS1 month
12.99 EURYoung+ 5G200 GB11.9 GBUnlimitedN/AUnlimited1 month
14.99 EURDi Diù Full 5G100 GB13.7 GBUnlimited50 minutes200 SMS1 month
29.99 EURDi Diù Unlimited 5GUnlimited27.4 GBUnlimited200 minutes200 SMS1 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

Wind Tre Italy Di Più Plans
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)

PricePlanDataEU/EEA DataValidity
9.99 EURCube Lite70 GB6.6 GB1 month
12.99 EURCube Full150 GB8.6 GB1 month
19.99 EURInternet Card100 GB13.2 GB3 months
24.99 EURInternet Card 200200 GB16.4 GB3 months
Wind Tre Italy Cube & Internet Card Plans
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:

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • Germany
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece
  • Guadeloupe
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Martinique
  • Mayotte
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Réunion
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom

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.

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

  • Name: WINDTRE
  • APN: internet.it

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TIM Italy (Telecom Italia)

TIM Logo
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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.

TIM Italy Tourist SIM Card
© TIM Italy

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 😏.

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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, if you wish to get an eSIM for Italy without personal detail capturing, you can get unlimited data eSIMs from Holafly (eight options):

  1. Unlimited/5 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. Unlimited/7 days
  3. Unlimited/10 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. Unlimited/15 days
  5. Unlimited/20 days
  6. Unlimited/30 days
  7. Unlimited/60 days
  8. Unlimited/90 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

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The best part is that you can get 5% off using code PHONETRAVELWIZ on each Holafly eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Holafly is? Check out my Holafly review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than ten countries over two years.

Holafly General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Holafly Europe eSIM to be used in 33 European countries, also with unlimited data, with seven variants:

  1. Unlimited/5 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. Unlimited/7 days
  3. Unlimited/10 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. Unlimited/15 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. Unlimited/20 days
  6. Unlimited/30 days
  7. Unlimited/60 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

Holafly Europe eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Holafly review!

Remember to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off each Holafly purchase!

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Italy.

You can read about them in my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Italy Guide (logos of Holafly, TIM, Windtre, Airalo, Nomad, Vodafone, Eurolink, SimOptions, Coop Voce, Mamma Mia, Ubigi, Very Mobile, Iliad & AIS)

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).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – TIM Italy

TIM top-up vouchers are sold in TIM stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Italy.

The following (online) TIM top-ups are available:

  • 4 EUR
  • 6 EUR
  • 12 EUR
  • 17 EUR
  • 22 EUR
  • 25 EUR
  • 50 EUR
TIM Italy SIM Cards
© TIM Italy

To top up your TIM SIM card, text the VoucherCode to 40916.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would text 123456 to 40916.

You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

Call 40916 and select option 1 or send a blank SMS (or whatever if your phone will not allow for sending blank texts) to 119 to check your TIM balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the MyTIM app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).

TIM Italy MyTIM App
© TIM Italy

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – TIM Italy

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

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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

PricePlanDataEU/EEA DataLocal/EU Minutes 2Local/EU SMS 2Validity
9.99 EURTIM Young100 GB20 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1 month
12.99 EURTIM 60+UnlimitedShared with data allowanceUnlimitedUnlimited1 month
14.99 EURTIM 5G Power Smart50 GB14 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1 month
19.99 EURTIM 5G Power Top100 GB19 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1 month
39.99 EURTIM 5G Power UnlimitedUnlimited37 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1 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)

TIM Italy Giga e Minuti Combo Plans
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

PricePlanDataEU/EEA DataValidity
5.99 EURTIM Giga Power FamilyUnlimitedN/A1 month
9.99 EURTIM Giga Power 50 50 GB9 GB1 month
14.99 EURTIM Giga Power 100 1100 GB13 GB1 month
49.99 EURInternet 100 GB100 GB50 GB6 months
79.99 EURInternet 200 GB200 GB82 GB1 year
99.99 EURTIM Giga Power 500 1, 2500 GB82 GB1 year

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

TIM Italy Giga Power Plans
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:

PricePlanDataValidity
1.99 EURGiga Day10 GBUntil midnight
4.99 EURGiga Week10 GB7 days
TIM Italy Data Add-Ons
EU Roaming – TIM Italy

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

  • Austria
  • Azores
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Canary Islands
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • Germany
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece
  • Guadeloupe
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Madeira
  • Malta
  • Martinique
  • Mayotte
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Saint Martin
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom

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.

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APN/Internet Settings – TIM Italy

  • Name: WAP TIM
  • APN: wap.tim.it

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Vodafone Italy (Italia)

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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.

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

Note that the Slovak mobile operators require your identification (ID for EU/EEA travelers and passport for anyone else) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Italy without personal detail capturing, you can get eSIMs from Nomad (five options):

  1. 1 GB/30 days
  2. 3 GB/30 days
  3. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 10 GB/30 days
  5. 20 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

The best part is that you can get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off using code ADU123 on your first Nomad eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Nomad is? Check out my Nomad review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over two years.

Nomad General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Nomad Europe eSIM to be used in 25 or 35 European countries, depending on the plan, with eight variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 days (25 countries – new)
  2. 1 GB/7 days (35 countries)
  3. 3 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
  4. 3 GB/30 days (35 countries)
  5. 5 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
  6. 5 GB/30 days (35 countries) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (that was before the 25 countries options were added)
  7. 10 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
  8. 10 GB/30 days (35 countries) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (that was before the 25 countries options were added)
Nomad Europe eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Remember to use code ADU123 for 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off your first Nomad purchase!

I have used the Nomad Europe eSIM in eight countries so far, and my goal is to test it in all supported countries.

Nomad Europe eSIM Review by Phone Travel Wiz

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Italy.

You can read about them in my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Italy Guide (logos of Holafly, TIM, Windtre, Airalo, Nomad, Vodafone, Eurolink, SimOptions, Coop Voce, Mamma Mia, Ubigi, Very Mobile, Iliad & AIS)

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.

Airalo Eurolink eSIM in Italy Review by Phone Travel Wiz

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).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Vodafone Italy

Vodafone top-up vouchers are sold in Vodafone stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Italy.

The following (online) Vodafone top-ups are available:

  • 5 EUR
  • 10 EUR
  • 15 EUR
  • 25 EUR
  • 50 EUR
Vodafone Italy Top-Ups

To top up your Vodafone SIM card, text the VoucherCode to 42010.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would text 123456 to 42010.

You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

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

Call 414 to check your Vodafone balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the My Vodafone Italia app (Android/iOS).

Vodafone Italy My Vodafone Italia App
© Vodafone Italy

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Vodafone Italy

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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

PricePlanDataLocal/EU MinutesLocal/EU SMSValidity
9.99 EURRED MaxUnder 16100 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1 month
9.99 EURRED MaxUnder 25100 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1 month
11.99 EURShake It Fun (25 years)100 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1 month
14.99 EURRED Pro50 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1 month
19.99 EURRED Max100 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1 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)

Vodafone Italy Red Max Plans
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

PricePlanDataEU/EEA DataWorld Roaming 2Local/EU Minutes 1International Minutes 3World Roaming Minutes 2Local/EU SMS 1Validity
24.99 EURInfiniteUnlimitedN/A1 GBUnlimited1000 minutes200 minutesUnlimited1 month
39.99 EURInfinito BlackUnlimited45.5 GB5 GBUnlimited1000 minutes500 minutesUnlimited1 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

Vodafone Italy Infinite Plans
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

PricePlanDataEU/EEA DataValidity
11.99 EURGiga Speed 5050 GB1 GB1 month
19.99 EURGiga Speed Plus 100100 GB1 GB1 month
Vodafone Italy Giga Speed Plans
EU Roaming – Vodafone Italy

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

  • Åland Islands
  • Austria
  • Azores
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Canary Islands
  • Ceuta
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Faroe Islands
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • Germany
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece
  • Guadeloupe
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Isle of Man
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Madeira
  • Malta
  • Martinique
  • Mayotte
  • Melilla
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Réunion
  • Romania
  • Saint Martin
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom

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.

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APN/Internet Settings – Vodafone Italy

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

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Iliad

Iliad Italy Logo
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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.

Iliad Italy SIM Card
© Iliad
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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, if you wish to get an eSIM for Italy without personal detail capturing, you can get Italy Mamma Mia eSIMs from Airalo (six options):

Italy Mamma Mia eSIM Airalo
© Airalo
  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 2 GB/15 days (new)
  3. 3 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 10 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  6. 20 GB/30 days (new)

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.

Airalo General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other countries in Europe and others in other regions or continents, consider the Airalo Discover Global eSIM to be used in 85+ countries worldwide with five variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 3 GB/15 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 10 GB/60 days
  5. 20 GB/180 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

Airalo Discover Global eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!

From 2023 on, my goal is to test this eSIM in all eligible countries.

Airalo Discover Global eSIM Review by Phone Travel Wiz

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Italy.

You can read about them in my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Italy Guide (logos of Holafly, TIM, Windtre, Airalo, Nomad, Vodafone, Eurolink, SimOptions, Coop Voce, Mamma Mia, Ubigi, Very Mobile, Iliad & AIS)

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).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Iliad

Iliad top-ups are sold in Iliad stores, kiosks & electronics shops throughout Italy.

To top-up your Iliad SIM card, follow the instructions given on the Iliad Sim-Box machine.

Iliad Italy Sim-Box
© 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.

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These Plans are available, which can be activated online.

PricePlanDataEU/EEA DataLocal/EU Minutes 2Local/EU SMS 2Validity
4.99 EURVoce40 MBShared with data allowanceUnlimitedUnlimited1 month
7.99 EURFlash 120120 GB8 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1 month
9.99 EURGiga 150150 GB 110 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1 month
13.99 EURData 300300 GB13 GBN/AN/A1 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.

Iliad Italy Plans
EU Roaming – Iliad

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

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • Germany
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece
  • Guadeloupe
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Martinique
  • Mayotte
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Réunion
  • Romania
  • Saint Barthélemy
  • Saint Martin
  • Saint Pierre et Miquelon
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom

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.

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APN/Internet Settings – Iliad

  • Name: Iliad
  • APN: iliad

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Fastweb Italy (Italia)

Fastweb Italy Logo
© Fastweb Italy

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.

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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, if you wish to get an eSIM for Italy without personal detail capturing, you can get unlimited data eSIMs from Holafly (seven options):

  1. Unlimited/5 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. Unlimited/7 days
  3. Unlimited/10 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. Unlimited/15 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. Unlimited/20 days
  6. Unlimited/30 days
  7. Unlimited/60 days
  8. Unlimited/90 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

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The best part is that you can get 5% off using code PHONETRAVELWIZ on each Holafly eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Holafly is? Check out my Holafly review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than ten countries over two years.

Holafly General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other countries in Europe and others in other regions or continents, consider the Nomad Global eSIM to be used in 110 countries worldwide with three variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 3 GB/30 days
  3. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in April based on data up to the 20th of April .

Nomad Global eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Nomad review!

Remember to use code ADU123 for 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off your first Nomad purchase!

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Italy.

You can read about them in my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Italy Guide (logos of Holafly, TIM, Windtre, Airalo, Nomad, Vodafone, Eurolink, SimOptions, Coop Voce, Mamma Mia, Ubigi, Very Mobile, Iliad & AIS)

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).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Fastweb Italy

Fastweb top-up vouchers are sold in Fastweb stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Italy.

The following (online) Fastweb top-ups are available:

  • 5 EUR
  • 10 EUR
  • 15 EUR
  • 25 EUR
  • 50 EUR

To top up your Fastweb SIM card, call 4046 and follow the instructions.

You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

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

You can check your balance online.

You can also top up and check your balance on the MyFastweb app (Android/iOS).

Fastweb Italy MyFastweb App
© 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.

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

PricePlanDataEU/EEA DataLocal/EU Minutes 1, 2Local/EU SMS 1Validity
7.95 EURFastweb Mobile 100 GB1 GBUnlimited100 SMS1 month
8.95 EURFastweb Mobile Full200 GB1 GBUnlimited100 SMS1 month
11.95 EURFastweb Mobile Maxi300 GB1 GBUnlimited100 SMS1 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

Fastweb Italy Plans
EU Roaming – Fastweb Italy

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

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom

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

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Coop Voce

Coop Voce Italy Logo
© 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.

Coop Voce Italy SIM Card
© Coop Voce
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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, if you wish to get an eSIM for Italy without personal detail capturing, you can get eSIMs from Nomad (five options):

  1. 1 GB/30 days
  2. 3 GB/30 days
  3. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 10 GB/30 days
  5. 20 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

The best part is that you can get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off using code ADU123 on your first Nomad eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Nomad is? Check out my Nomad review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over two years.

Nomad General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Airalo Eurolink eSIM to be used in 39 European countries with six variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 3 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 10 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 50 GB/90 days
  6. 100 GB/180 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

Airalo Eurolink eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!

By the way, you get free 5G NR access in 22 of the 39 supported countries!

I have used the Airalo Eurolink eSIM in 11 countries so far, and my goal is to test it in all supported countries.

Airalo Eurolink eSIM Review by Phone Travel Wiz

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Italy.

You can read about them in my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Italy Guide (logos of Holafly, TIM, Windtre, Airalo, Nomad, Vodafone, Eurolink, SimOptions, Coop Voce, Mamma Mia, Ubigi, Very Mobile, Iliad & AIS)

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).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Coop Voce

Coop Voce top-up vouchers are sold in Coop supermarkets.

The following (online) Coop Voce top-ups are available:

  • 5 EUR
  • 10 EUR
  • 20 EUR
  • 50 EUR

To top up your Coop Voce SIM card, text the VoucherCode to 4243688.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would text 123456 to 4243688.

You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

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

Text INFO SIM or PRE CRE SIN to 4243688 to check your Coop Voce balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the CoopVoce app (Android/iOS).

Coop Voce Italy App
© 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.

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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

PricePlanDataEU/EEA DataLocal/EU Minutes 1Local/EU SMS 1Validity
6.90 EUREvo 3030 GB6 GBUnlimited1000 SMS30 days
7 EURWeb 3030 GB6 GBN/AN/A30 days
7.90 EUREvo 200200 GB8 GBN/AN/A30 days
8.90 EUREvo 150150 GB8 GBUnlimited1000 SMS30 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)

Coop Voce Italy Plans
EU Roaming – Coop Voce

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

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • Germany
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece
  • Guadeloupe
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Martinique
  • Mayotte
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Réunion
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom

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

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Digi Mobil Italy

Digi Logo
© Digi Mobil

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.

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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, if you wish to get an eSIM for Italy without personal detail capturing, you can get Italy Mamma Mia eSIMs from Airalo (six options):

Italy Mamma Mia eSIM Airalo
© Airalo
  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 2 GB/15 days (new)
  3. 3 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 10 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  6. 20 GB/30 days (new)

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.

Airalo General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Holafly Europe eSIM to be used in 33 European countries, also with unlimited data, with seven variants:

  1. Unlimited/5 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. Unlimited/7 days
  3. Unlimited/10 days
  4. Unlimited/15 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. Unlimited/20 days
  6. Unlimited/30 days
  7. Unlimited/60 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in March based on data up to the 7th of March.

Holafly Europe eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Holafly review!

Remember to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off each Holafly purchase!

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Italy.

You can read about them in my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Italy Guide (logos of Holafly, TIM, Windtre, Airalo, Nomad, Vodafone, Eurolink, SimOptions, Coop Voce, Mamma Mia, Ubigi, Very Mobile, Iliad & AIS)

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).

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

Digi Mobil top-up vouchers are sold by Digi Mobil dealers, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Italy.

To top up your Digi Mobile SIM card, dial *146# and follow the instructions.

You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

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

Dial *147# to check your Digi Mobil balance.

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.

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

PricePlanDataLocal/International Minutes 1On-Net SMSValidity
10 EURCombo 1050 GB500 minutesN/A1 month
10 EURIllimitato 1050 GBUnlimited 2N/A1 month
15 EURCombo 1575 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1 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

Digi Mobil Italy Plans
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

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Ho Mobile

Ho Mobile Italy Logo
© 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).

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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, if you wish to get an eSIM for Italy without personal detail capturing, you can get unlimited data eSIMs from Holafly (seven options):

  1. Unlimited/5 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. Unlimited/7 days
  3. Unlimited/10 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. Unlimited/15 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. Unlimited/20 days
  6. Unlimited/30 days
  7. Unlimited/60 days
  8. Unlimited/90 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

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The best part is that you can get 5% off using code PHONETRAVELWIZ on each Holafly eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Holafly is? Check out my Holafly review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than ten countries over two years.

Holafly General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Nomad Europe eSIM to be used in 25 or 35 European countries, depending on the plan, with eight variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 days (25 countries – new)
  2. 1 GB/7 days (35 countries)
  3. 3 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
  4. 3 GB/30 days (35 countries)
  5. 5 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
  6. 5 GB/30 days (35 countries) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (that was before the 25 countries options were added)
  7. 10 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
  8. 10 GB/30 days (35 countries) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (that was before the 25 countries options were added)
Nomad Europe eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Remember to use code ADU123 for 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off your first Nomad purchase!

I have used the Nomad Europe eSIM in eight countries so far, and my goal is to test it in all supported countries.

Nomad Europe eSIM Review by Phone Travel Wiz

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Italy.

You can read about them in my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Italy Guide (logos of Holafly, TIM, Windtre, Airalo, Nomad, Vodafone, Eurolink, SimOptions, Coop Voce, Mamma Mia, Ubigi, Very Mobile, Iliad & AIS)

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).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Ho Mobile

You can top up your Ho Mobile SIM card online. Top-up vouchers are not sold.

But you can also tell Ho Mobile dealers how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

The following (online) Ho Mobile top-ups are available:

  • 5 EUR
  • 10 EUR
  • 15 EUR
  • 20 EUR
  • 30 EUR
  • 50 EUR

Call 42121 to check your Ho Mobile balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the ho. app (Android/iOS).

Ho Mobile Italy App
© 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.

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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

PriceDataEU/EEA DataLocal/EU Minutes 1Local/EU SMS 1Validity
6.99 EUR100 GB4.6 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1 month
8.99 EUR150 GB5.9 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1 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)

Ho Mobile Italy Plans
EU Roaming – Ho Mobile

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

  • Åland Islands
  • Austria
  • Azores
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Canary Islands
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Diego Garcia
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Faroe Islands
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • Germany
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece
  • Guadeloupe
  • Guernsey
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Isle of Man
  • Jersey
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Madeira
  • Malta
  • Martinique
  • Mayotte
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Réunion
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom

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 Italy Logo
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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 (1/2not in TIM Italy stores), including Esselunga, Pan & Panorama.

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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, if you wish to get an eSIM for Italy without personal detail capturing, you can get eSIMs from Nomad (five options):

  1. 1 GB/30 days
  2. 3 GB/30 days
  3. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 10 GB/30 days
  5. 20 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

The best part is that you can get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off using code ADU123 on your first Nomad eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Nomad is? Check out my Nomad review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over two years.

Nomad General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other countries in Europe and others in other regions or continents, consider the Airalo Discover Global eSIM to be used in 85+ countries worldwide with five variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 3 GB/15 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 10 GB/60 days
  5. 20 GB/180 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

Airalo Discover Global eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!

From 2023 on, my goal is to test this eSIM in all eligible countries.

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Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Italy.

You can read about them in my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Italy Guide (logos of Holafly, TIM, Windtre, Airalo, Nomad, Vodafone, Eurolink, SimOptions, Coop Voce, Mamma Mia, Ubigi, Very Mobile, Iliad & AIS)

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).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Kena Mobile

Kena Mobile top-up vouchers are sold by Kena Mobile dealers (1/2), including grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Italy (not in TIM Italy stores).

The following (online) Kena Mobile top-ups are available:

  • 5 EUR
  • 10 EUR
  • 15 EUR
  • 20 EUR
  • 25 EUR
  • 50 EUR
  • 100 EUR

To top up your Kena Mobile SIM card, call 40181 and follow the instructions.

You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

Call 40181 to check your Kena Mobile balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the Kena Mobile app (Android/iOS).

Kena Mobile Italy App
© 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.

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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

PriceDataEU/EEA DataLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidity
4.99 EUR1 GB1 GBUnlimited500 SMS1 month
6.99 EUR130 GB7 GBUnlimited500 SMS1 month
7.99 EUR150 GB8 GBUnlimited500 SMS1 month
9.99 EUR230 GB9.5 GBUnlimited1000 SMS1 month
11.99 EUR100 GB11 GBUnlimited1000 SMS1 month
12.99 EUR150 GB12 GBUnlimited1000 SMS1 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)

Kena Mobile Italy Plans
EU Roaming – Kena Mobile

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

  • Austria
  • Azores
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Canary Islands
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • Germany
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece
  • Guadeloupe
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Madeira
  • Malta
  • Martinique
  • Mayotte
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Réunion
  • Saint Martin
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom

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 Logo New 2021
© Lycamobile

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 Italy Stores
© Lycamobile
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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, if you wish to get an eSIM for Italy without personal detail capturing, you can get Italy Mamma Mia eSIMs from Airalo (six options):

Italy Mamma Mia eSIM Airalo
© Airalo
  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 2 GB/15 days (new)
  3. 3 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 10 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  6. 20 GB/30 days (new)

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.

Airalo General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other countries in Europe and others in other regions or continents, consider the Nomad Global eSIM to be used in 110 countries worldwide with three variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 3 GB/30 days
  3. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in April based on data up to the 20th of April .

Nomad Global eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Nomad review!

Remember to use code ADU123 for 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off your first Nomad purchase!

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Italy.

You can read about them in my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Italy Guide (logos of Holafly, TIM, Windtre, Airalo, Nomad, Vodafone, Eurolink, SimOptions, Coop Voce, Mamma Mia, Ubigi, Very Mobile, Iliad & AIS)

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).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Lycamobile Italy

Lycamobile top-up vouchers are sold in grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Italy.

To top up your Lycamobile SIM card, you would dial *131*VoucherCode# or call 40321 and follow the instructions.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *131*123456#.

Lycamobile SIM Card New 2021
© Lycamobile

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

Dial *131# to check your Lycamobile balance.

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Lycamobile Italy

Lycamobile has four data-featured prepaid plans:

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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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:

PricePlanDataEU/EEA DataLocal/EU Minutes 1Local/EU SMS 1ValidityActivation Code
4.99 EURItaly Mini3 GBShared with data allowanceUnlimitedN/A30 days*139*30002#
6.99 EURItaly Pink20 GB6.4 GB200 minutes100 SMS30 days*139*20010#
9.99 EURItaly Gold50 GB9.1 GBUnlimitedUnlimited30 days*139*10015#
11.99 EURItaly White150 GB10.95 GBUnlimitedUnlimited30 days*139*10018#
14.99 EURItaly Red220 GB13.7 GBUnlimitedUnlimited30 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)

Lycamobile Italy National Bundles
International Bundles – Lycamobile Italy

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

PricePlanDataEU/EEA DataLocal/EU MinutesInternational MinutesValidityActivation Code
9.99 EURLyca Globe100 GB9.1 GB500 minutesVarious 130 days*139*3910#
11.99 EURLyca Globe Plus120 GB10.95 GB500 minutesVarious 230 days*139*3912#
14.99 EURLyca Globe Power130 GB13.7 GBUnlimited1000 minutes 330 days*139*3815#

1 300 minutes to Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom & the United States (group 1) + 40 minutes to Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Morocco (fixed), Turkey (fixed) & Venezuela
2 300 minutes to same countries above (group 1) + 100 minutes to Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Morocco (fixed), Turkey (fixed) & Venezuela
3 1000 minutes to

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:

PricePlanDataEU/EEA DataLocal/EU MinutesLocal/EU SMSValidity
26.97 EURItaly 40 Plus 3 Months40 GB/30 days (120 GB)9.1 GB/30 days (27.3 GB)UnlimitedUnlimited90 days
32.37 EURItaly 100 Plus 3 Months100 GB/30 days (300 GB)10.95 GB/30 days (32.85 GB)UnlimitedUnlimited90 days
40.47 EURItaly 150 Plus 3 Months150 GB/30 days (450 GB)13.7 GB/30 days (41.1 GB)UnlimitedUnlimited90 days
50.95 EURItaly 40 Plus 6 Months40 GB/30 days (240 GB)9.1 GB/30 days (54.6 GB)UnlimitedUnlimited180 days
61.15 EURItaly 100 Plus 6 Months100 GB/30 days (600 GB)10.95 GB/30 days (65.7 GB)UnlimitedUnlimited180 days
76.45 EURItaly 150 Plus 6 Months150 GB/30 days (900 GB)13.7 GB/30 days (82.2 GB)UnlimitedUnlimited180 days
95.90 EURItaly 40 Plus 12 Months40 GB/30 days (480 GB)9.1 GB/30 days (109.2 GB)UnlimitedUnlimited360 days
115.10 EURItaly 100 Plus 12 Months100 GB/30 days (1200 GB)10.95 GB/30 days (131.4 GB)UnlimitedUnlimited360 days
143.90 EURItaly 150 Plus 12 Months150 GB/30 days (1800 GB)13.7 GB/30 days (164.4 GB)UnlimitedUnlimited360 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)

Lycamobile Italy Monthly Plans
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:

PricePlanDataEU/EEA DataValidityActivation Code
4.99 EURData S1 GBShared with data allowance30 days*139*1001#
6.99 EURData M2 GBShared with data allowance30 days*139*1002#
11.99 EURData XL10 GBShared with data allowance30 days*139*1004#
Lycamobile Italy Data Bundles
EU Roaming – Lycamobile Italy

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

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom

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

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PosteMobile

PosteMobile Italy Logo
© 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.

PosteMobile Italy Il Tuo Mondo WOW 15 GB SIM Card Stopped Sale

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

You may have to register your PosteMobile SIM card online.

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PosteMobile has no eSIMs.

Just like almost all options in Italy, plan activation fees apply with PosteMobile, 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, if you wish to get an eSIM for Italy without personal detail capturing, you can get unlimited data eSIMs from Holafly (seven options):

  1. Unlimited/5 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. Unlimited/7 days
  3. Unlimited/10 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. Unlimited/15 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. Unlimited/20 days
  6. Unlimited/30 days
  7. Unlimited/60 days
  8. Unlimited/90 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

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The best part is that you can get 5% off using code PHONETRAVELWIZ on each Holafly eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Holafly is? Check out my Holafly review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than ten countries over two years.

Holafly General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Airalo Eurolink eSIM to be used in 39 European countries with six variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 3 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 10 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 50 GB/90 days
  6. 100 GB/180 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

Airalo Eurolink eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!

By the way, you get free 5G NR access in 22 of the 39 supported countries!

I have used the Airalo Eurolink eSIM in 11 countries so far, and my goal is to test it in all supported countries.

Airalo Eurolink eSIM Review by Phone Travel Wiz

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Italy.

You can read about them in my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Italy Guide (logos of Holafly, TIM, Windtre, Airalo, Nomad, Vodafone, Eurolink, SimOptions, Coop Voce, Mamma Mia, Ubigi, Very Mobile, Iliad & AIS)

Note that PosteMobile 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).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – PosteMobile

Postemobile top-up vouchers are sold in Poste post offices, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Italy.

To top up your PosteMobile SIM card, call 160 and follow the instructions.

You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

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

Call 160 to check your PosteMobile balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the Postepay app (Android/iOS – yes, that app is not just a mobile wallet).

PosteMobile Italy Postepay App
© PosteMobile

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – PosteMobile

PosteMobile has two data-featured prepaid plans: plans (combo) & Internet da Mobile (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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Plans – PosteMobile

The plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

Plans can be activated on the Postepay app:

Remember: PosteMobile charges a 10 EUR plan activation fee, which is not included in the prices below

PricePlanDataEU/EEA DataLocal/EU MinutesLocal/EU SMSValidity
2 EURPM Super Ricarica1 GBShared with data allowanceN/AN/A1 month
4 EURPosteMobile Super 2020 GB3.64 GBN/AN/A1 month
4.99 EURPosteMobile Super Power 2020 GB4.09 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1 month
8.99 EURCreami EXTRA WOW 150 150 GB8.19 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1 month
10 EURCreami EXTRA WOW 200200 GB9.11 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1 month
11.99 EURCreami EXTRA WOW 150 300 GB10.92 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1 month
PosteMobile Italy Plans
Internet da Mobile Plans – PosteMobile

The Internet da Mobile plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

Internet da Mobile can be activated on the Postepay app:

PriceDataEU/EEA DataValidity
5 EUR3 GBShared with data allowance1 month
10 EUR10 GB5.46 GB1 month
15 EUR30 GB8.2 GB1 month
PosteMobile Italy Internet da Mobile Plans
EU Roaming – PosteMobile

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

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • Germany
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece
  • Guadeloupe
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Isle of Man
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Martinique
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Réunion
  • Romania
  • Saint Barthélemy
  • Saint Martin
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom

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

APN/Internet Settings – PosteMobile

  • Name: PosteMobile WAP
  • APN: wap.postemobile.it

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Tiscali

Tiscali Italy Logo
© Tiscali

Tiscali is a TIM Italy MVNO.

It was a full mobile operator until it sold its 5G NR telecom license to Fastweb (by Swisscom from Switzerland).

To learn about Tiscali’s frequencies, jump back to TIM Italy’s frequencies (but you will not have 5G NR access).

This is what you will learn about Tiscali:

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

Coverage – Tiscali

Tiscali is a TIM Italy MVNO, meaning Tiscali uses the TIM Italy network.

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

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

SIM Card Price – Tiscali

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

  • Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
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Tiscali has no eSIMs.

Just like almost all options in Italy, plan activation fees apply with Tiscali, 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, if you wish to get an eSIM for Italy without personal detail capturing, you can get eSIMs from Nomad (five options):

  1. 1 GB/30 days
  2. 3 GB/30 days
  3. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 10 GB/30 days
  5. 20 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

The best part is that you can get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off using code ADU123 on your first Nomad eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Nomad is? Check out my Nomad review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over two years.

Nomad General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Holafly Europe eSIM to be used in 33 European countries, also with unlimited data, with seven variants:

  1. Unlimited/5 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. Unlimited/7 days
  3. Unlimited/10 days
  4. Unlimited/15 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. Unlimited/20 days
  6. Unlimited/30 days
  7. Unlimited/60 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in March based on data up to the 7th of March.

Holafly Europe eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Holafly review!

Remember to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off each Holafly purchase!

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Italy.

You can read about them in my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Italy Guide (logos of Holafly, TIM, Windtre, Airalo, Nomad, Vodafone, Eurolink, SimOptions, Coop Voce, Mamma Mia, Ubigi, Very Mobile, Iliad & AIS)

Note that Tiscali 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).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Tiscali

You can top up your Tiscali SIM card online. Top-up vouchers are not sold.

But you can also tell Tiscali dealers how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

Dial *147# to check your Tiscali balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the MyTiscali app (Android/iOS).

Tiscali Italy MyTiscali App
© Tiscali

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Tiscali

Tiscali has literally one data-featured prepaid plan (for new customers): Mobile Smart 70.

It is a combo bundle with data (without 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.

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Mobile Smart 70 can be activated online:

Remember: Tiscali charges a 15 EUR plan activation fee, which is not included in the prices below

PriceDataEU/EEA DataLocal/EU Minutes 1Local/EU SMS 1ValidityDeactivation Code
7.99 EUR70 GB7.26 GBUnlimited100 SMS1 monthsmart70 no

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)

Mobile Smart 70 auto-renews. To disable auto-renewal, text smart70 no to 4130.

Tiscali Italy Mobile Smart 70 Plan
EU Roaming – Tiscali

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

  • Austria
  • Azores
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Canary Islands
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • Germany
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece
  • Guadeloupe
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Madeira
  • Malta
  • Martinique
  • Mayotte
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Saint Martin
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom

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

APN/Internet Settings – Tiscali

  • Name: TISCALI INTERNET
  • APN: tiscalimobileinternet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Very Mobile

Very Mobile Italy Logo
© Very Mobile

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

It was Wind Tre'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 Wind Tre’s frequencies, jump back to Wind Tre (formerly Wind Italy and Tre 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 Very Mobile:

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

Coverage – Very Mobile

Very Mobile is a Wind Tre (budget) sub-brand, meaning Very Mobile uses the Wind Tre network.

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

Note that you will not have 5G NR access with Very Mobile (unlike going with Wind Tre directly).

SIM Card Price – Very Mobile

You can get a Very Mobile SIM card for 9.99 EUR from Very Mobile dealers. However, they are sometimes available for 1.99 EUR during promotions.

  • Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
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It is also possible to get a Very Mobile eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.

Just like almost all options in Italy, plan activation fees apply with Very 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.

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

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Italy without personal detail capturing, you can get Italy Mamma Mia eSIMs from Airalo (six options):

Italy Mamma Mia eSIM Airalo
© Airalo
  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 2 GB/15 days (new)
  3. 3 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 10 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  6. 20 GB/30 days (new)

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.

Airalo General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Nomad Europe eSIM to be used in 25 or 35 European countries, depending on the plan, with eight variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 days (25 countries – new)
  2. 1 GB/7 days (35 countries)
  3. 3 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
  4. 3 GB/30 days (35 countries)
  5. 5 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
  6. 5 GB/30 days (35 countries) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (that was before the 25 countries options were added)
  7. 10 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
  8. 10 GB/30 days (35 countries) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (that was before the 25 countries options were added)
Nomad Europe eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Remember to use code ADU123 for 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off your first Nomad purchase!

I have used the Nomad Europe eSIM in eight countries so far, and my goal is to test it in all supported countries.

Nomad Europe eSIM Review by Phone Travel Wiz

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Italy.

You can read about them in my Best Italy eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Italy Guide (logos of Holafly, TIM, Windtre, Airalo, Nomad, Vodafone, Eurolink, SimOptions, Coop Voce, Mamma Mia, Ubigi, Very Mobile, Iliad & AIS)

Note that Very 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).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Very Mobile

You can top up your Very Mobile SIM card online. Top-up vouchers are not sold.

You can also top up and check your balance on the Very Mobile app (Android/iOS).

Very Mobile Italy App
© Very Mobile

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Very Mobile

Very Mobile has one data-featured prepaid plan with no apparent name with data (without 5G NR access @ max. 30 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.

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

Remember: Very Mobile charges a 9.99 EUR plan activation fee, which is not included in the prices below

PriceDataEU/EEA DataLocal/EU MinutesLocal/EU SMSValidity
6.99 EUR100 GB6.4 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1 month
7.99 EUR150 GB7.3 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1 month
9.99 EUR220 GB9.1 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1 month
13.99 EUR300 GB11 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1 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)

Very Mobile Italy Plans
© Very Mobile
EU Roaming – Very Mobile

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

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • Germany
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece
  • Guadeloupe
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Martinique
  • Mayotte
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Réunion
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom

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

APN/Internet Settings – Very Mobile

  • Name: Very
  • APN: internet.it

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Italy

Getting a SIM card from Wind Tre, TIM, Vodafone, or Iliad would do you well when considering an Italian SIM card.


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