Are you planning a trip to Italy and looking for the best Italian SIM card to stay connected?
How much do SIM cards cost? Where can you get them? Here is a quick answer:
You can get an Italian SIM card for 10 EUR (10.70 USD) from Wind Tre (formerly Wind and Tre), TIM, Vodafone & Iliad in their stores. Tourist SIM cards are sold for 20 EUR (21.40 USD) to 25 EUR (26.75 USD). SIM cards are also sold at airports (Milan: LIN and MXP. Rome: FCO).
Italy has five mobile operators.
Below is an overview of their starter packs, prices, inclusion of minutes and SMS, whether an eSIM variant is available or not & if the mobile operator allows prepaid customers to use their 5G NR networks.
SIM Card | Starter Packs 1 | Prices | Data | Minutes | SMS | eSIM | 5G |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wind Tre | 2 | 10 EUR & 25 EUR | 0 & 20 GB | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
TIM Italy | 2 | 10 EUR & 25 EUR | 0 & 50 GB | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Vodafone Italy | 1 | 10 EUR | N/A | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Iliad Italy | 1 | 10 EUR | N/A | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Fastweb Italy | 1 | 5 EUR | N/A | No | No | No | Yes |
1 may include tourist SIM cards
Moreover, you also get free roaming within the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) with these SIM cards.
However, the roaming allowances are often less generous than the local allowances.
These allowances will be mentioned throughout the guide.
Italian SIM cards are sold in mobile operators' stores and can be purchased from resellers.
They are also sold at airports such as Milan Linate (LIN), Milan Malpensa (MXP) & Rome Fiumicino (FCO).
Besides the aforementioned mobile operators, Italy is also home to various Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs).
Some are covered in this guide, while others have their dedicated guides (links to them will be provided later).
With that said, let's see what the Italian mobile operators can offe
Original publication: 9th of February 2022. Last updated: 6th of March 2024.
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What is the Best SIM Card in Italy?
So, who are all these mobile operators and what options are available for you?
Italy has five mobile operators and eight Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) offering prepaid services easily accessible to tourists:
- Wind Tre (formerly Wind and Tre)
- TIM Italy (Telecom Italia)
- Vodafone Italy
- Iliad Italy
- Fastweb Italy
- 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)
You may have noticed that some MVNOs are unbolded and have links.
This guide will not cover them because they are not as popular as the mobile operators and bolded MVNOs.
Moreover, I spend time testing travel eSIMs (like the ones in this Italy eSIM buying guide) because Phone Travel Wiz readers have requested this.
Instead, the links from earlier will take you to their dedicated guides if you are interested in them.
Anyone 15 years or older living in or visiting Italy can buy an Italian SIM card with no real restrictions, but you do have to comply with the Italian SIM card registration regulations.
And if you are younger than 15, you can still get a SIM card if your parents buy one for you (in their name).
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
Which, in this case, is only showing your passport (or European Union ID if you have one) at the point of sale.
Where Can You Buy an Italian SIM Card (+Costs)?
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). Some Italian airports sell (tourist) SIM cards (at inflated prices).
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 Italy: 9.99 EUR
- Fastweb Italy: “5 EUR” (5 EUR + 15 EUR mandatory top-up)
- Lycamobile Italy: 5 EUR, 6.99 EUR, 9.99 EUR, 11.99 EUR & 14.99 EUR
The following Italian mobile operators also have SIM cards targeting 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)
Note that SIM cards can be more expensive than those listed above when purchased at an airport.
Use the Wise Currency Converter tool (free) for up-to-date EUR (Euro) to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) exchange rates.
For your convenience, below are some exchange rates between EUR and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 EUR = 1.05 USD
- 10 EUR = 10.70 USD
- 100 EUR = 107 USD
But for any other currency, the Wise Currency Converter tool.
(Travel) eSIMs for Italy
In recent years, (travel) eSIMs have become extremely popular.
Especially after Apple made iPhones (14- & 15 series) sold in the United States eSIM-only, forcing its users to use eSIMs – even when abroad.
As a result, the adoption of eSIM technology by mobile operators worldwide rose impressively quickly.
Currently, Wind Tre (formerly Wind and Tre), TIM, Vodafone, Iliad & Fastweb offer eSIMs to prepaid customers.
But if you purchase an eSIM from any of these mobile operators, you must comply with Italy's SIM card registration regulations.
Suppose you do not wish to do so for privacy reasons (for example) or want to be connected immediately without paying for an overpriced SIM card (or eSIM) sold at an Italian airport. In that case, you may consider getting a travel eSIM for Italy.
In my Italy eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide (even in Italy).
Surprisingly, travel eSIMs can be cheaper than an Italian SIM card or eSIM in specific scenarios.
Moreover, Europe-wide and global eSIM options are also available at competitive prices (without having to deal with expensive international roaming rates).
In this Italy SIM card buying guide (the one you are reading), I will stick to the local SIM cards and eSIM, but you can read my Italy eSIM buying guide for more information about travel eSIMs covering the country.
But here is a quick overview already + applicable discount codes if you are interested in purchasing a travel eSIM for Italy:
- Airalo: Mamma Mia (Italy only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS)
- Alosim: Italy & Europe (32 countries)
- Holafly: Italy & Europe (32 countries) – all variants in both options include unlimited data + up to 120 Europe-wide calls
- Nomad: Italy, Europe (30 or 35 countries, depending on the variant) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant)
Here are some discount codes to sweeten the deal:
- Airalo: MAR15 for 15% off (if you have never bought an Airalo eSIM before). Otherwise, MAR10 for 10% off (for existing users) – only the first 3000 users can redeem either discount code)
- Alosim: PTW for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Holafly: PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Nomad: ADU123 for 3 USD off (on your first-ever Nomad order only)
Once again, check out my Italy eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.
The eSIM guide is as comprehensive as this SIM card buying guide, but it solely focuses on travel eSIMs (while the guide you are reading focuses on local SIM cards and eSIMs for prepaid users (where applicable)).
Italian Prepaid SIM Cards Explored
Below, I will guide you through Wind Tre (formerly Wind and Tre), TIM Italy, Vodafone Italy, Iliad Italy, Fastweb & Lycamobile Italy (MVNO), 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 said, let's see what Italy offers us.
Wind Tre (formerly Wind & 3 Italy)
Wind Tre, formerly just Wind and Tre (3) Italy, is the largest mobile operator in Italy.
The mobile operator is a merger of Wind and Tre, the then third- and fourth-largest mobile operators in the country.
With the merger, it overtook TIM Italy and Vodafone Italy in terms of customers.
Moreover, the combined assets (towers and frequencies) resulted in Wind Tre becoming the mobile operator with the fastest mobile download speeds in the country (for 4G/LTE at least).
You may know 3 as a mobile operator that is active in Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, Ireland, Indonesia, Macau, Sweden & the United Kingdom.
Wind Tre uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz – being shut down as of June 2022
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1500 MHz (Band 32), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 1800 MHz (n3), 2600 MHz (n7) & 3700 MHz (n78)
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about Wind Tre:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Wind Tre SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* My Wind Tre Review (in Catania & Rome)
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Wind Tre (formerly Wind & 3 Italy)
Wind Tre has the best 5G NR coverage throughout Italy.
This was also confirmed by Opensignal.
Below is Wind Tre's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Wind Tre (formerly Wind & 3 Italy)
You can get a Wind Tre SIM card for 10 EUR in Wind Tre stores. The Tourist SIM card, called Tourist Pass, costs 24.99 EUR with 20 GB of local data, 13.7 GB EU/EEA data (new), 100 local minutes & 100 international minutes 1 for 30 days. Wind Tre SIM cards are not sold at (Rome) Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
If you are flying into Rome–Fiumicino International Airport “Leonardo da Vinci”, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some time.
1 to Austria, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, the United Kingdom & the United States
Before you call me blind for mentioning that the Tourist Pass costs 24.99 EUR while the photo above says 14.99 EUR, it does not include the 10 EUR SIM card price, as shown below.
Wind Tre always tries to pull a fast one on you – but I am faster 😏.
While the Tourist Pass cannot be extended (30-day validity), you can renew the plan if you have exhausted the plan by texting PASS RESTART to 4033 for 14.99 EUR.
- 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)
It is also possible to get a Wind Tre eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Italy, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Wind Tre.
Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported European countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).
In my Italy eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
But I will introduce them here quickly:
- Airalo: Mamma Mia (Italy only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code MAR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or MAR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Italy & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Italy & Europe (32 countries) – all variants in both options include unlimited data + up to 120 Europe-wide calls – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Italy, Europe (30 or 35 countries, depending on the variant) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
Once again, check out my Italy eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.
For now, I will continue with Wind Tre.
Note that Wind Tre offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Wind Tre (formerly Wind & 3 Italy)
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Wind Tre (formerly Wind & 3 Italy)
Wind Tre has two data-featured prepaid plans: Di Più Plans (combo) & Solo Internet (data).
I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).
To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Di Più Plans – Wind Tre (formerly Wind & 3 Italy)
The Di Più Plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Note that the Young(+) 5G plans are for the youth (up to 30 years old).
Unfortunately, the elderly cannot get this plan 🤪.
The following Di Puì Plans are available, which initially have to be activated in a Wind Tre store:
Remember: Wind Tre charges a 49.99 EUR plan activation fee (previously only 6.99 EUR), which is not included in the prices below.
Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Data | Local/EU Minutes 2 | International Minutes 3 | Local/EU SMS 2 | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9.99 EUR | Young 5G | 100 GB | 9.1 GB | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | 1 month |
12.99 EUR | Di Diù Lite | 25 GB 1 | 11.9 GB | Unlimited | N/A | 200 SMS | 1 month |
12.99 EUR | Di Diù Lite 5G | 50 GB | 11.9 GB | Unlimited | N/A | 200 SMS | 1 month |
12.99 EUR | Young+ 5G | 200 GB | 11.9 GB | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | 1 month |
14.99 EUR | Di Diù Full 5G | 100 GB | 13.7 GB | Unlimited | 50 minutes | 200 SMS | 1 month |
29.99 EUR | Di Diù Unlimited 5G | Unlimited | 27.4 GB | Unlimited | 200 minutes | 200 SMS | 1 month |
1 no 5G NR access
2 for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Italy (NOT from Italy to other EU/EEA member states)
3 to Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Réunion, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom & the United States
Solo Internet Plans – Wind Tre (formerly Wind & 3 Italy)
The Solo Internet Plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Solo Internet Plans can be activated on the WINDTRE app:
Remember: Wind Tre charges a 49.99 EUR plan activation fee for the Cube Lite and Cube Full plans, which is not included in the prices below. You are better off going with the Internet Card plans, which Wind Tre does not charge activation fees for (surprisingly).
Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
9.99 EUR | Cube Lite | 70 GB | 6.6 GB | 1 month |
12.99 EUR | Cube Full | 150 GB | 8.6 GB | 1 month |
19.99 EUR | Internet Card | 150 GB | 13.2 GB | 3 months |
24.99 EUR | Internet Card 300 | 300 GB | 16.4 GB | 3 months |
EU Roaming – Wind Tre (formerly Wind & 3 Italy)
You can use your Wind Tre allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:
- 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.
APN/Internet Settings – Wind Tre (formerly Wind & 3 Italy)
- Name: WINDTRE
- APN: internet.it
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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TIM Italy (Telecom Italia)
TIM Italy (Telecom Italia) is the second-largest mobile operator in Italy.
It used to be a state-owned mobile operator until it was privatized.
To this day, it is still massive ahead of its competitors in terms of customers (about 10 million more with 30 million subscribers).
TIM is also active in Brazil as TIM Brasil, where it is the third-largest mobile operator with almost double the subscriber numbers in Brazil than in Italy.
It recently (February 2022) overtook San Marino Telecom (SMT) and rebranded it into TIM San Marino.
TIM uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz – being shut down as of June 2022
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1500 MHz (Band 32), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 3700 MHz (n78)
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about TIM:
* Coverage
* How to Get a TIM SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* My TIM Review (in Catania & Rome)
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – TIM Italy
TIM has the best coverage throughout Italy.
It also won the Speedtest Italy Best Mobile Coverage Award of 2021 (Q1-Q2).
Below is TIM's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – TIM Italy
You can get a TIM SIM card for 9.99 EUR in TIM stores. The Tourist SIM card, called TIM Tourist, costs 24.99 EUR (previously 20 EUR) with 50 GB of data, 13 GB EU/EEA data, unlimited chat data 1, 200 local/international minutes 2 for 30 days. TIM SIM cards are also sold at (Rome) Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
If you are flying into Rome–Fiumicino International Airport “Leonardo da Vinci”, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some time.
1 for Facebook Messenger, iMessage, IMO, Skype, Snapchat, Telegram, Viber, WeChat & WhatsApp
2 to Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan & Venezuela
Before you call me blind for mentioning that the TIM Tourist SIM card costs 24.99 EUR while the photo above says 14.99 EUR, it does not include the 10 EUR SIM card price.
TIM always tries to pull a fast one on you – but I am faster 😏.
- 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)
It is also possible to get a TIM eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
You may want to get a travel eSIM for Italy, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from TIM (in some cases).
Especially when getting a Europe-wide eSIM if you do not stay in just Italy or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.
My Italy eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Here is a quick introduction to them:
- Airalo: Mamma Mia (Italy only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code MAR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or MAR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Italy & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Italy & Europe (32 countries) – these eSIMs have unlimited data + calling feature – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Italy, Europe (up to 35 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Italy eSIM buying guide.
But let's continue with TIM for now.
Note that TIM offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – TIM Italy
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – TIM Italy
- Giga e Minuti/Data and Minutes (combo)
- Flat Day (data)
- Solo Giga Power (data)
- Data Add-Ons
I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).
To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Giga e Minuti (Data and Minutes) Plans – TIM Italy
The Giga e Minuti (Data and Minutes) Plans are combo plans with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Note that the TIM Young plan is for the youth (up to 25 years old), and the TIM 60+ is for the seniors (60+ years old).
The following Giga e Minuti are available, which initially have to be activated in a TIM store:
Remember: TIM charges a 9.99 EUR plan activation fee (previously 9 EUR), which is not included in the prices below.
Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Data | Local/EU Minutes 2 | Local/EU SMS 2 | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9.99 EUR | TIM Young | 100 GB | 20 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
12.99 EUR | TIM 60+ | Unlimited | Shared with data allowance | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
14.99 EUR | TIM 5G Power Smart | 50 GB | 14 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
19.99 EUR | TIM 5G Power Top | 100 GB | 19 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
39.99 EUR | TIM 5G Power Unlimited | Unlimited | 37 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
1 you can get an extra 50 GB (100 GB total) for an additional 0.99 EUR/month
2 for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Italy (NOT from Italy to other EU/EEA member states)
Flat Day – TIM Italy
The Flat Day is not a plan. Instead, it is the default data rate.
If you do not purchase a data-featured plan and use data, you will be charged 2 EUR and get 500 MB until midnight.
If you go over your 500 MB data allowance, you can still browse the web @ 32 Kbps until midnight.
Solo Giga Power Plans – TIM Italy
The Solo Giga Power plans are data bundles (with 5G NR access).
The following Solo Giga Power are available, which initially have to be activated in a TIM store:
Remember: TIM charges a 5 EUR plan activation fee for TIM Giga Power 50 and TIM Giga Power 100, which is not included in the prices below.
Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
5.99 EUR | TIM Giga Power Family | Unlimited | N/A | 1 month |
9.99 EUR | TIM Giga Power 50 | 50 GB | 9 GB | 1 month |
14.99 EUR | TIM Giga Power 100 1 | 100 GB | 13 GB | 1 month |
49.99 EUR | Internet 100 GB | 100 GB | 50 GB | 6 months |
99.99 EUR | TIM Giga Power 500 1, 2 | 500 GB | 82 GB | 1 year |
1 with 5G NR access
2 for those 25 years old or younger
Data Add-Ons – TIM Italy
The Data Add-Ons are, as the name implies, data add-ons. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
The following Data Add-Ons are available, which can be activated on the MyTIM app:
Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
1.99 EUR | Giga Day | 10 GB | Until midnight |
4.99 EUR | Giga Week | 10 GB | 7 days |
EU Roaming – TIM Italy
You can use your TIM allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:
- 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.
APN/Internet Settings – TIM Italy
- Name: WAP TIM
- APN: wap.tim.it
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Vodafone Italy (Italia)
Vodafone Italy (Italia) is the third-largest mobile operator in Italy.
It used to be the second-largest mobile operator until Wind and Tre (3) Italy merged into Wind Tre.
Vodafone is the mobile operator with the best overall (4G/LTE) network performance.
Vodafone, as a company, is active in Africa (mostly as Vodacom), Asia, Europe, the Middle East & Oceania.
Vodafone uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: N/A – shut down for 4G/LTE and 5G NR refarming
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 3700 MHz (n78)
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about Vodafone:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Vodafone SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* My Vodafone Review (in Catania & Rome)
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Vodafone Italy
Vodafone has extensive coverage throughout Italy.
Below is Vodafone's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Vodafone Italy
You can get a Vodafone SIM card for 10 EUR with 5 EUR credit in Vodafone stores. The Tourist SIM card, called Dolce Vita, is not sold anymore. However, overpriced plans are sold at (Rome) Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
If you are flying into Rome–Fiumicino International Airport “Leonardo da Vinci”, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some time.
- 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)
It is also possible to get a Vodafone eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Italy because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Vodafone.
Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.
I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Italy in my Italy eSIM buying guide, which are:
- Airalo: Mamma Mia (Italy only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code MAR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or MAR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Italy & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Italy & Europe (32 countries) – unlimited data eSIMs which allow for (limited) calls – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Italy, Europe (up to 35 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
As I said, check out my Italy eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with Vodafone for now.
Note that Vodafone offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Vodafone Italy
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Vodafone Italy
- Red Max (combo)
- Infinito (combo)
- Giga Speed (data)
I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).
To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Red Max Plans – Vodafone Italy
The Red Max plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Red Max can be activated on the Vodafone Italia app.
Remember: Vodafone charges a 6.99 EUR plan activation fee, which is not included in the prices above and below.
Price | Plan | Data | Local/EU Minutes | Local/EU SMS | Validity |
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9.99 EUR | RED MaxUnder 16 | 100 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
9.99 EUR | RED MaxUnder 25 | 100 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
11.99 EUR | Shake It Fun (25 years) | 100 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
14.99 EUR | RED Pro | 50 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
19.99 EUR | RED Max | 100 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
1 for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Italy (NOT from Italy to other EU/EEA member states)
Infinito Plans – Vodafone Italy
The Infinito Plans are combo plans with unlimited data (with 5G NR access), unlimited (local) minutes & unlimited SMS.
The following Infinito Plans are available, which can be activated on the My Vodafone Italia app:
Remember: Vodafone charges a 6.99 EUR plan activation fee, which is not included in the prices below.
Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Data | World Roaming 2 | Local/EU Minutes 1 | International Minutes 3 | World Roaming Minutes 2 | Local/EU SMS 1 | Validity |
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24.99 EUR | Infinite | Unlimited | N/A | 1 GB | Unlimited | 1000 minutes | 200 minutes | Unlimited | 1 month |
39.99 EUR | Infinito Black | Unlimited | 45.5 GB | 5 GB | Unlimited | 1000 minutes | 500 minutes | Unlimited | 1 month |
1 for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Italy (NOT from Italy to other EU/EEA member states)
2 in Albania, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey & the United States
3 to the EU/EEA and Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand & the United States
Giga Speed Plans – Vodafone Italy
The Giga Speed Plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
The following Giga Speed Plans are available, which initially have to be activated in a Vodafone store:
Remember: Vodafone charges a 10 EUR plan activation fee (not 6.99 EUR like the other plans), which is not included in the prices below.
Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Data | Validity |
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9.99 EUR | Giga Speed | 50 GB | 1 GB | 1 month |
13.99 EUR | Giga Speed Plus | 50 GB | 1 GB | 1 month |
29.99 EUR | Giga Speed Pack | 300 GB | 1 GB | 3 months |
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 at how much better it had become.
While it is still not the best mobile operator in Italy, I would still recommend Vodafone.
You can read my Vodafone Italy review here.
APN/Internet Settings – Vodafone Italy
- Name: Vodafone IT
- APN: mobile.vodafone.it
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Iliad
Iliad is the smallest mobile operator in Italy.
However, it is the cheapest option out there (of the Big Four).
In fact, you will not pay more than 10 EUR 14 EUR for a plan with Iliad, which features 300 GB of data.
Yes… 300 GB – that was not a typo!
And Iliad has promised that it will never raise its prices, even though it keeps increasing the allowances of its plans.
And that is true – I stroked out 10 EUR for 14 EUR a bit earlier. That is because Iliad introduced a new plan – not because it increased the price for its most expensive plan.
Anyway, you can say that Iliad singlehandedly managed to drop telecommunication prices in Italy by around half due to its pricing strategy – even though mobile data rates were already low in the country.
As Wind and Tre (3) Italy decided to merge into Wind Tre, a fourth mobile operator was allowed to enter the Italian telecom market, which Iliad won.
Iliad is by the same group that owns Free Mobile France, which also disrupted the telecommunications market in France.
Anyway, while Iliad is the cheapest, its coverage still lacks behind the competitors (will be discussed later), so does its speed.
But you will not have any issues with Iliad in most cases if you stay in urban areas.
Iliad uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: N/A – never had it
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz – being shut down as of June 2022
- 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78)
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about Iliad:
* Coverage
* How to Get an Iliad SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* My Iliad Review (in Catania & Rome)
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Iliad
Iliad has the worst coverage in Italy.
However, you will still have cellular reception almost everywhere.
Below is Iliad's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Iliad
You can get an Iliad SIM card for 9.99 EUR in Iliad stores. Iliad SIM cards are not sold at (Rome) Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
If you are flying into Rome–Fiumicino International Airport “Leonardo da Vinci”, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some time.
- 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)
It is also possible to get an Iliad eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Italy, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Iliad.
Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported European countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).
In my Italy eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
But I will introduce them here quickly:
- Airalo: Mamma Mia (Italy only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code MAR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or MAR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Italy & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Italy & Europe (32 countries) – all variants in both options include unlimited data + up to 120 Europe-wide calls – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Italy, Europe (30 or 35 countries, depending on the variant) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
Once again, check out my Italy eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.
For now, I will continue with Iliad.
Note that Iliad offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Iliad
You can also recharge online with (international/EU) debit and credit cards.
You can check your balance online.
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Iliad
Iliad has one data-featured prepaid plan: Plans. It may not even be called plans, but it has no clear name.
Anyway, it is a combo bundle with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).
To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
These Plans are available, which can be activated online.
Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Data | Local/EU Minutes 2 | Local/EU SMS 2 | Validity |
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4.99 EUR | Voce | 40 MB | Shared with data allowance | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
7.99 EUR | Giga 100 | 100 GB | 8 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
9.99 EUR | Flash 180 | 180 GB 1 | 10 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
13.99 EUR | Data 300 | 300 GB | 13 GB | N/A | N/A | 1 month |
1 5G NR access
2 for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Italy (NOT from Italy to other EU/EEA member states)
You also get a call allowance for international use. However, they can only be used for calling fixed-line phones… so there is no point in me listing said countries.
EU Roaming – Iliad
You can use your Iliad allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:
- 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.
APN/Internet Settings – Iliad
- Name: Iliad
- APN: iliad
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Fastweb Italy (Italia)
Fastweb Italy (Italia), just Fastweb, is a 5G NR-only mobile operator.
It is run by Swisscom from Switzerland.
However, it made a national roaming agreement with Wind Tre (formerly Wind Italy and 3 Italy), allowing Fastweb customers to use 2G, 3G (for now – it is being shut down) & 4G/LTE on the Wind Tre network where Fastweb has no native coverage (yet).
Now, suppose you stay in a location where Fastweb has native coverage, like most large cities.
In that case, you can experience fast 5G NR speeds and reception.
However, if you go to locations where you will be on the Wind Tre network, expect to have much slower speeds than you would get with Wind Tre itself because it prioritizes its own customers over Fastweb users – be aware of this.
Fastweb uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: N/A – never had it (roams on Wind Tre)
- 3G: N/A – never had it (roams on Wind Tre (although it is being shut down))
- 4G/LTE: N/A – never had it (roams on Wind Tre)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78)
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about Fastweb:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Fastweb SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Fastweb Italy
Fastweb has extensive coverage in Italy.
While its 5G NR reception is not properly nationwide yet, you will get 2G, 3G (for now) & 4G/LTE roaming access on the Wind Tre (formerly Wind Italy and 3 Italy) network.
Below is Fastweb's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Fastweb Italy
You can get a Fastweb SIM card for 5 EUR, although a plan purchase or a top-up of at least 15 EUR is required, in Fastweb stores. Fastweb SIM cards are not sold at (Rome) Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
If you are flying into Rome–Fiumicino International Airport “Leonardo da Vinci”, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some time.
- 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)
Fastweb has no eSIMs.
You may want to get a travel eSIM for Italy, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Fastweb (in some cases).
Especially when getting a Europe-wide eSIM if you do not stay in just Italy or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.
My Italy eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Here is a quick introduction to them:
- Airalo: Mamma Mia (Italy only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code MAR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or MAR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Italy & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Italy & Europe (32 countries) – these eSIMs have unlimited data + calling feature – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Italy, Europe (up to 35 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Italy eSIM buying guide.
But let's continue with Fastweb for now.
Note that Fastweb offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Fastweb Italy
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Fastweb Italy
Fastweb has one data-featured prepaid plan: Plans. It may not even be called plans, but it has no clear name.
Anyway, it is a combo bundle with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).
To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
These Plans are available, which can be activated on the MyFastweb app:
Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Data | Local/EU Minutes 1, 2 | Local/EU SMS 1 | Validity |
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7.95 EUR | Fastweb Mobile | 150 GB | 1 GB | Unlimited | 100 SMS | 1 month |
9.95 EUR | Fastweb Mobile Full | 200 GB | 1 GB | Unlimited | 100 SMS | 1 month |
11.95 EUR | Fastweb Mobile Maxi | 300 GB | 1 GB | Unlimited | 100 SMS | 1 month |
1 for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Italy (NOT from Italy to other EU/EEA member states)
2 also to Austria, Canada, China, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Guam, India, Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania & the United States
EU Roaming – Fastweb Italy
You can use your Fastweb allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:
- 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
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Lycamobile Italy (Italia)
Lycamobile Italy (Italia), just Lycamobile, is a Vodafone Italy MVNO.
Lycamobile, as a brand, is known for offering low rates for international calls abroad, and it is active in various other European countries, Australia, South Africa, Tunisia, Uganda & the United States.
To learn about Lycamobile’s frequencies, jump back to Vodafone Italy’s frequencies (but you will not have 5G NR access, and your speeds will be restricted to 25 Mbps).
This is what you will learn about Lycamobile:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Lycamobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Lycamobile Italy
Lycamobile is a Vodafone Italy MVNO, meaning Lycamobile uses the Vodafone Italy network.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Lycamobile, jump to the Vodafone Italy Coverage section.
Note that you will not have 5G NR access with Lycamobile.
SIM Card Price – Lycamobile Italy
You can get a Lycamobile SIM card for 5 EUR, 10 EUR, or for “free” with a plan (6.99 EUR, 9.99 EUR, 11.99 EUR & 14.99 EUR) from Lycamobile resellers, including grocery stores, gas stations & electronic shops.
- 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)
Lycamobile has no eSIMs.
You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Italy because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Lycamobile.
Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.
I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Italy in my Italy eSIM buying guide, which are:
- Airalo: Mamma Mia (Italy only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code MAR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or MAR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Italy & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Italy & Europe (32 countries) – unlimited data eSIMs which allow for (limited) calls – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Italy, Europe (up to 35 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
As I said, check out my Italy eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with Lycamobile for now.
Note that Lycamobile offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Lycamobile Italy
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Lycamobile Italy
Lycamobile has four data-featured prepaid plans:
- National Bundles (combo)
- International Bundles (combo)
- Monthly Plans (combo)
- Data Bundles
I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).
To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
National Bundles – Lycamobile Italy
The National Bundles are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access @ max. 25 Mbps), minutes & SMS.
Dial the Activation Code to activate National Bundles:
Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Data | Local/EU Minutes 1 | Local/EU SMS 1 | Validity | Activation Code |
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4.99 EUR | Italy Mini | 3 GB | Shared with data allowance | Unlimited | N/A | 30 days | *139*30002# |
6.99 EUR | Italy Pink | 20 GB | 6.4 GB | 200 minutes | 100 SMS | 30 days | *139*20010# |
7.99 EUR | Italy Orange | 150 GB | 7.3 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | *139*10016# |
9.99 EUR | Italy Gold | 150 GB | 9.1 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | *139*10015# |
11.99 EUR | Italy White | 200 GB | 10.95 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | *139*10018# |
14.99 EUR | Italy Red | 220 GB | 13.7 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | *139*10019# |
1 for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Italy (NOT from Italy to other EU/EEA member states)
International Bundles – Lycamobile Italy
The International Bundles are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access @ max. 25 Mbps), minutes & SMS.
Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Data | Local/EU Minutes | International Minutes | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9.99 EUR | Lyca Globe | 100 GB | 9.1 GB | 300 minutes | Various 1 | 30 days | *139*3910# |
11.99 EUR | Lyca Globe Plus | 120 GB | 10.95 GB | 300 minutes | Various 2 | 30 days | *139*3912# |
14.99 EUR | Lyca Globe Power | 150 GB | 13.7 GB | Unlimited | 1000 minutes 3 | 30 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:
Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Data | Local/EU Minutes | Local/EU SMS | Validity |
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26.97 EUR | Italy 40 Plus 3 Months | 40 GB/30 days (120 GB) | 9.1 GB/30 days (27.3 GB) | Unlimited | Unlimited | 90 days |
32.37 EUR | Italy 100 Plus 3 Months | 100 GB/30 days (300 GB) | 10.95 GB/30 days (32.85 GB) | Unlimited | Unlimited | 90 days |
40.47 EUR | Italy 150 Plus 3 Months | 150 GB/30 days (450 GB) | 13.7 GB/30 days (41.1 GB) | Unlimited | Unlimited | 90 days |
50.95 EUR | Italy 40 Plus 6 Months | 40 GB/30 days (240 GB) | 9.1 GB/30 days (54.6 GB) | Unlimited | Unlimited | 180 days |
61.15 EUR | Italy 100 Plus 6 Months | 100 GB/30 days (600 GB) | 10.95 GB/30 days (65.7 GB) | Unlimited | Unlimited | 180 days |
76.45 EUR | Italy 150 Plus 6 Months | 150 GB/30 days (900 GB) | 13.7 GB/30 days (82.2 GB) | Unlimited | Unlimited | 180 days |
95.90 EUR | Italy 40 Plus 12 Months | 40 GB/30 days (480 GB) | 9.1 GB/30 days (109.2 GB) | Unlimited | Unlimited | 360 days |
115.10 EUR | Italy 100 Plus 12 Months | 100 GB/30 days (1200 GB) | 10.95 GB/30 days (131.4 GB) | Unlimited | Unlimited | 360 days |
143.90 EUR | Italy 150 Plus 12 Months | 150 GB/30 days (1800 GB) | 13.7 GB/30 days (164.4 GB) | Unlimited | Unlimited | 360 days |
1 for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Italy (NOT from Italy to other EU/EEA member states)
Data Bundles – Lycamobile Italy
The Data Bundles are, as the name suggests, data plans (without 5G NR access @ max. 25 Mbps).
Dial the Activation Code to activate Data Bundles:
Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Data | Validity | Activation Code |
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4.99 EUR | Data S | 1 GB | Shared with data allowance | 30 days | *139*1001# |
6.99 EUR | Data M | 2 GB | Shared with data allowance | 30 days | *139*1002# |
11.99 EUR | Data XL | 10 GB | Shared with data allowance | 30 days | *139*1004# |
EU Roaming – Lycamobile Italy
You can use your Lycamobile allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:
- 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
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.
Going to other places around the world? You should also check out my SIM card buying guides for other destinations worldwide.