Pay once and you're done
No surprise bills when you get back. Pick your GB and days, pay a fixed price and browse worry-free. If you don't use it, we refund you.
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eSIM Italy
Instant delivery in 1 minute
Save up to 90% on roaming
High-speed 4G/5G connection5G
Keep your WhatsApp and number
Choose your plan
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Guaranteed refund
Instant delivery
Unlimited data with a fair-use policy (FUP): full speed up to a daily allowance, then the pace slows for the rest of the day. No cut-offs, no extra charges.
Coverage in Italy- Works on your phone (500+ compatible models)
- Real 4G/5G coverage and speed in Italy
- Activates on arrival, not when you buy
- Keep your number, WhatsApp and iMessage
- Guaranteed refund if it does not work
NetworkTop local carrier
Speed4G / 5G
HotspotYes
ServiceData only
ActivationOn first data use
CompatibilityiPhone XS+, Samsung S20+, Pixel 3+ (500+ models)
InstallationQR code by email
FormatDigital eSIM (no physical SIM)
EIDDial *#06# to check it
UsageData only (your number still works for calls)
eSIM Italy keeps you moving with internet in Italy without roaming the moment you set foot in the country. Land in Rome, Florence or Venice and activate it right away: scan the QR code you receive by email, with no need to touch your physical SIM or find a store. Perfect for Google Maps, booking over WhatsApp or translating the restaurant menu.
You connect to Italy's local networks (TIM, Iliad and Wind) with 4G/5G coverage depending on the area. Pick the GB and days you'll be travelling and pay only for that; keep your usual number for WhatsApp and calls, and share data over hotspot with whoever is with you.
What's included
- 4G/LTE data in Italy
- Hotspot included to share internet with your travel companions
- Your usual number stays active: WhatsApp, incoming calls and iMessage without interruptions
- Activation QR in your email in under 1 minute
- Top up data without buying another eSIM
- Money-back guarantee if the eSIM doesn't work
Before you buy
- Data only: no traditional calls or SMS (use VoIP apps like WhatsApp)
- Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. Check your device here
- Install the profile before you leave: you have 180 days from purchase to do so
Specifications
- Speed: 4G/5G depending on local coverage
- Networks: IT - TIM 5G, IT - Iliad 5G, IT - Wind 5G
- Top-up: Yes
- Hotspot: Yes
- Calls / SMS: Not included (VoIP apps only)
- Pre-activation window: 180 days from purchase
Risk-free purchase
Did you change your plans? We've got you covered
If you don't end up traveling, you have a money-back guarantee. And if something doesn't work at your destination, our human support helps you 24/7 until you're connected. No fine print, no complications.
Your next destination
Italy
Land with the Internet already on. Share every moment of Italy without hunting for WiFi or overpaying.
The PuraSim difference
Travel connected, without the hassle
Connected or we help you
Coverage in 218 destinations on top-tier local networks, even outside big cities. And if something fails, human support 24/7 until you're online.
If you can take a photo, you can activate it
No paperwork or SIM cards. You get a QR, scan it and the eSIM installs itself. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly the same.
Choose your plan
eSIM plans for Italy
Pick your data and days. Fixed price, no surprises, across Italy.
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Italy · 1 GB | 7 days | €2,56 |
| Italy · 3 GB | 15 days | €5,13 |
| Italy · 3 GB | 30 days | €5,13 |
| Italy · 5 GB | 30 days | €7,27 |
| Italy · 10 GB | 30 days | €11,55 |
| Italy · 20 GB | 30 days | €21,40 |
| Italy · 50 GB | 30 days | €41,09 |
| Italy · 50 GB | 180 days | €53,08 |
Before you buy
Is your phone compatible?
Almost every phone since 2018 supports eSIM. Check it in 10 seconds — we show you step by step. Swipe →
Dial *#06#
Open the phone dialer and enter *#06#, just like a call. No need to press call.
Look for the EID
If a 32-digit EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM. Good news!
Ready to travel!
Just add your Italy plan. Activate it with a QR and land with internet.
Prefer to check by brand and model? Pick it here:
Installation
Activate your eSIM in minutes
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel. It uses no plan data.
2Settings → Cellular
Tap "Add eSIM" → "Use QR Code".
3Scan the QR
The one in your email. The eSIM installs itself.
4Activate on arrival
At your destination, turn on "Data Roaming" for PuraSim.
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel.
2Settings → Connections → SIM
Tap "Add eSIM" or "Add mobile plan".
3Scan the QR
Confirm the profile download.
4Turn on data
Select PuraSim and enable roaming.
The difference
vs. the old way
Compared to roaming, an airport local SIM or hotel WiFi, the PuraSim eSIM for Italy is the simplest and cheapest way to get internet abroad.
Roaming
Unlimited daily data
No surprise bills
Online the moment you land
Data coverage across the country
Keep your number and WhatsApp
Human support on WhatsApp
4G/5G speed, no throttling
Daily plans: full-speed data up to the daily cap; after that, reduced speed (fair use).
With PuraSim
Everything that You don't lose
✕ Roaming in Italy: your carrier charges you every day
✓ Your eSIM: data for your whole trip from €2,56
Don't lose moneyFixed price before you leave, no surprises on your bill when you return.
Don't lose connectionHigh-speed internet as soon as you land, no need to search for WiFi.
Don't lose your numberYour SIM stays in: WhatsApp and your usual calls, active.
Don't lose timeNo queues or paperwork to buy a SIM at the airport.
Don't lose coverageConnect to top-tier local networks, not second-rate signals.
Don't lose your coolNo commitment, no small print, and a money-back guarantee.
Your next destination
Connect in 218 destinations
One store for all your trips. Pick your country and leave the plane already connected.
Performance
Works with all your apps
Fast, stable connection on top-tier local networks. Peak performance in the apps you use every day.
Real connection speed5G
WhatsApp
Instagram
TikTok
Maps
YouTube
Spotify
Netflix
GmailBooking
Uber
Airbnb
Book, get around and browse at your destination with data from minute one — no hotel wifi or local SIMs needed.
- Stream Netflix & YouTube with no buffering
- Post stories and video-call instantly
- Google Maps always ready so you never get lost
FAQ
Everything clear about your eSIM
To travel to Italy, the best eSIM gives you full-speed data on the best local networks, with no roaming and real support. The PuraSim eSIM activates with a QR in 1 minute, keeps your number and WhatsApp and covers all of Italy from the moment you land, with great value and no lock-in.
PuraSim eSIMs for Italy have plans by data and by days, so you only pay for what you need. No contracts, no lock-in: pick your plan, pay once and get data across Italy. See the available plans above. It is much cheaper than your carrier roaming.
Yes, by a lot. Traditional roaming can add €50-60 to your bill on a single trip in Europe. With a PuraSim eSIM you pay a fixed price for your Italy data, with no surprises or hidden charges, and you know exactly what you will spend before leaving home.
Yes, if your phone supports eSIM (almost all since 2018: iPhone XR/XS and later, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3+ and many more). Dial *#06# on the dialer: if an EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM and you can use PuraSim in Italy without changing phone or number.
Yes. Your eSIM connects to the best local networks in Italy with 4G/5G coverage in major cities and most tourist areas. You get full-speed internet for maps, social media, videos and video calls throughout the trip, from landing until you return home.
Connect to WiFi, open Settings, then Cellular, Add eSIM and scan the QR you receive by email. It takes under a minute and you can set it up before leaving home. In Italy you just turn on the eSIM data roaming and you are connected instantly.
An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone, with no physical card. You buy your data plan for Italy, get a QR by email and, when you scan it, your phone connects to the best local networks in Italy as soon as you land. All digital, no waits or paperwork.
The days start counting from your first data use in Italy, not from purchase. So you can install the eSIM calmly before travelling and it only activates when you arrive and connect.
Yes. Your usual SIM or eSIM stays active for your calls, SMS and your regular WhatsApp. The PuraSim eSIM is added separately for data only, so you do not lose your number or your chats.
Yes, all our Italy plans include hotspot to share internet. You can connect your laptop, tablet or a travel companion phone to your hotspot at no extra cost.
You can buy another Italy plan from the site in seconds, with no eSIM change or waiting. We also alert you when you are low on data so you never lose connection mid-trip.
The plan is data only, designed to give you internet in Italy. You can still call and message at no extra cost via WhatsApp, FaceTime or Telegram using your eSIM data.
You have a money-back guarantee and 24/7 support. If something fails, our team helps until you are connected or refunds you. Write to us and we solve it right away.
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More about the Italy eSIM
eSIM for Italy: internet without roaming
With an Italy eSIM you arrive in Rome, Milan or Venice with mobile data active from the very first minute, without hunting for a shop or swapping your physical card. The plan connects to the country's best networks (TIM, Vodafone Italia and WindTre), so you get 4G/5G coverage both in the big cities and on the Amalfi Coast or Tuscany. You just need an eSIM-compatible phone and a few minutes to get everything ready before leaving home.
Roaming in Italy: why an eSIM is the better choice
Italy is part of the European Union, so your home plan usually works with roaming included. The problem comes with your plan's data limits: many plans cut the gigabytes available outside your home country or reduce the speed once you use them up. With a data eSIM you have an allowance dedicated only to the trip, you keep your usual number for calls and WhatsApp, and you browse at full speed without depending on your operator's fine print. It's the most convenient option for avoiding surprises.
How much does an Italy eSIM cost?
Plans start from €3.95, and the price depends on the gigabytes and the days you need. As a guide: for a weekend getaway with maps, messaging and a bit of social media, 1 to 3 GB is usually enough; for a week using your phone daily, between 3 and 5 GB; and if you're going to share your connection or watch video, better 10 GB or a large data plan. You can review all the options and compare rates in all destinations to choose the one that best fits your trip.
eSIM or SIM card in Italy
The traditional SIM card forces you to find a point of sale when you land, show your passport and physically change the chip, with the risk of losing your home SIM. The eSIM is completely digital: you buy it online, receive it by email and activate it whenever you want. Plus you can keep your home line and the Italy one at the same time on the same phone, something impossible with a physical SIM. For anyone travelling light, it's the difference between losing half a morning or starting to enjoy Italy from the moment you leave the airport.
Does the eSIM work in Rome, Milan, Florence or Naples?
Yes. The eSIM runs on the infrastructure of TIM, Vodafone and WindTre, which offer good coverage in Rome, Milan, Florence, Venice, Naples, Bologna and Turin, as well as tourist areas like the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany or the northern lakes. You'll have stable mobile data to get around with Google Maps, book restaurants, buy tickets for the Colosseum or the Uffizi and share your photos without looking for wifi. In small towns or rural areas the signal may vary, as with any local operator.
How do you activate the Italy eSIM?
After purchase you receive a QR code by email. You just have to scan it from your phone settings to install the plan, and we recommend doing it on wifi before the trip to get it ready. When you arrive in Italy you turn on the data and you're already browsing, with no complicated configurations. If it's your first time, in our eSIM guide we explain step by step how to check that your phone is compatible and how to install it in a few minutes.
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