eSIM for Italy
Italy at a glance
- Generations
- 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G
- Main carriers
- TIM, Vodafone, WindTre, Iliad
- Local eSIM
- Local carriers issue eSIMs
- Calling code
- +39
Italy's mobile network infrastructure is operated by four major carriers—TIM, Vodafone, WindTre, and Iliad—and supports 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G technologies. Coverage across the country uses key frequency bands including B20 (800 MHz), B3 (1800 MHz), B7 (2600 MHz), and 5G bands n78 (3.5 GHz) and n28 (700 MHz). A travel eSIM will connect to these networks and generations on any compatible eSIM-enabled phone.
Roaming charges from a home carrier are typically expensive in Italy. The travel-eSIM market is highly competitive, making a travel eSIM usually the cheapest and easiest option for visitors. Local carriers in Italy do issue eSIMs, but for short stays, a travel eSIM generally offers better value and convenience than purchasing a local plan.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | TIM, Vodafone, WindTre, Iliad |
| Key travel bands | B20(800), B3(1800), B7(2600), n78(3.5GHz), n28(700) |
| Local eSIM support | Local carriers issue eSIMs |
| Region | Europe |
| Capital | Rome |
| Calling code | +39 |
Travel eSIM or local SIM in Italy?
Roaming from a home carrier is typically expensive here, but the travel-eSIM market is highly competitive — a travel eSIM is usually the cheapest, easiest option for visitors. See the eSIM-vs-roaming view for this country →
Travel eSIM plans for Italy
Live plans and prices here are supplied by the eSIM provider feed (Airalo / Holafly / Saily) at publish time — not stored or estimated on this page. A travel eSIM works on almost any modern eSIM-capable phone regardless of whether local carriers issue eSIMs. Open the plan finder →
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Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.