Italy travel eSIM guide lists 6 providers and prices as of Jan 2026
TL;DR: Expatica's Italy travel eSIM guide lists six providers for Italy and says the prices shown were correct as of 28 January 2026. The guide names Italy's five main mobile networks as Vodafone, WINDTRE, TIM, Iliad, and Fastweb, and says some travel eSIMs can switch between networks.
Expatica's Italy travel eSIM guide lists six providers for Italy and says the prices shown were correct as of 28 January 2026. The providers named are Holafly, Saily, eSIM.io, Airalo, Roafly, and WINDTRE.
The guide says Italy has five main mobile networks: Vodafone, WINDTRE, TIM, Iliad, and Fastweb. It says travel eSIMs that can switch between networks can improve coverage chances, and it notes that WINDTRE's eSIM can be purchased and activated online.
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Provider |
Network used |
Typical price |
|---|---|---|
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Vodafone, WINDTRE |
$3.90 for 1 day to $139.90 for 90 days |
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Multiple (auto-switches) |
$3.99 for 1GB over 7 days to $70 for unlimited over 30 days |
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eSIM.io |
Vodafone, WINDTRE |
$2.90 PAYG to $89 for 100GB over 30 days |
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€4 for 1GB over 3 days to €32 for 50GB over 30 days |
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Roafly |
$3.90 for 1GB over 7 days to $34.90 for 50GB over 30 days |
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WINDTRE |
WINDTRE |
€24.99 for 200GB over 30 days |
The guide says most phones from around 2020 onwards should support eSIM, and it names the iPhone XS, Samsung Galaxy S20, and Google Pixel 4 as compatibility reference points. It also says installation typically involves buying through an app or website, receiving a QR code or download link, and activating the eSIM on arrival in Italy by turning on data roaming and setting it as the primary data line.
Relevant questions
Which mobile networks do travel eSIMs use in Italy?
Expatica says Italy's five main mobile networks are Vodafone, WINDTRE, TIM, Iliad, and Fastweb. The guide lists travel eSIM offers using Vodafone, WINDTRE, TIM, and Iliad, with some plans able to auto-switch between networks.
What are the listed Italy travel eSIM prices in Expatica's 2026 guide?
The guide lists prices from $2.90 for eSIM.io PAYG up to $139.90 for Holafly's 90-day plan, with Airalo plans from €4 to €32 and WINDTRE at €24.99 for 200GB over 30 days. Expatica says these prices were correct as of 28 January 2026.
Which phones does the Italy travel eSIM guide mention as eSIM-compatible?
The guide says most phones from around 2020 onwards should be compatible. It specifically mentions the iPhone XS, Samsung Galaxy S20, and Google Pixel 4 as reference devices for eSIM support.
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