Core benefits
Keep mobile data ready for maps, WhatsApp, hotel addresses, airport transfers, train tickets, restaurant bookings and everyday travel without waiting for public WiFi.
Use your phone in Italy like at home.
Instant Italy eSIM QR code delivery with hotspot support and prepaid data plans for using maps, train apps, hotel messages, restaurant bookings and travel updates across Italy.
Keep mobile data ready for maps, WhatsApp, hotel addresses, airport transfers, train tickets, restaurant bookings and everyday travel without waiting for public WiFi.
Useful when moving between Rome, Florence, Bologna, Milan, Venice and Naples by train, especially for checking routes, platforms, tickets, delays and walking directions.
Helpful for finding your hotel from the station, walking through historic city centres, checking museum entries, opening booking confirmations and coordinating with travel companions.
Rome weekends, Milan business trips, Venice city breaks, Florence museum routes, Naples stays, Amalfi Coast holidays, Sicily drives and Sardinia beach days.
Use prepaid data upfront instead of relying on daily UK roaming passes, airport WiFi, hotel WiFi or buying a local SIM card after landing.
Useful for travel around the Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre, Lake Como, Tuscany, Sicily and Sardinia, where mobile data is often more practical than searching for WiFi.
Coverage, speed and network availability may vary by location, device, local network, indoor venues, airports, train stations, ferries, islands, mountain roads, rural areas and heavy network congestion.
A clear side-by-side comparison to show how our travel eSIM experience differs from a local SIM or a basic limited-data eSIM.
If your eSIM cannot connect to a supported local network and has not been heavily used, contact support within 14 days of purchase and we’ll review the issue.
Clear answers about buying, installing and using a Italy eSIM before travelling from the UK.
Yes. You can buy your Italy eSIM before leaving the UK, install it while you still have stable Wi-Fi, and start using mobile data when you arrive in Italy.
Yes. It is usually best to install your eSIM before departure using home Wi-Fi or airport Wi-Fi. In most cases, you should only start using the plan when you arrive, so your data validity is used during the trip.
Yes. On most dual-SIM phones, you can use the Italy eSIM for mobile data while keeping your UK SIM active for calls, texts, WhatsApp, banking messages or verification codes.
For many UK travellers, a prepaid Italy eSIM is easier to control than roaming. You know the data allowance and price before you travel, instead of relying on daily roaming passes or pay-as-you-go data rates from your UK network.
The Italy eSIM is designed for travel use in common tourist areas, cities and transport routes. Coverage and speed depend on the local mobile network and the places you visit.
Yes. You can use mobile data for Google Maps, WhatsApp, iMessage, email, translation, transport apps, hotel check-ins, ride apps and general browsing while travelling in Italy.
Most travel eSIM plans are data-only. You can still use internet-based services such as WhatsApp, iMessage, FaceTime, Messenger, email, maps and translation apps using mobile data.
Your phone must support eSIM and be network-unlocked. Many recent iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel and flagship Android models support eSIM. Check your phone settings for “Add eSIM” or “Add mobile plan” before buying.