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Italy at a glance
Checked 4 November 2026- Cheapest plan listed
- $31 GB / 30 days, Yesim (Saily: 1 GB / 7 days for $3.99)
- 7 days unlimited
- $19Ubigi (Maya’s global plan: $19.99)
- 10 GB for 30 days
- $12Ubigi (Nomad: $18.50)
- At the border
- EES biometrics on your first entry; ETIAS isn’t running yet
These Italy plans are data-only, with no Italian phone number. Keep your home SIM on for bank and app SMS codes.
Why Italy is different
Ubigi leads on price. 10 GB for 30 days costs $12 and 30 days of unlimited $39, both the lowest here by a wide margin, and below Maya’s global plan ($49.99 for 30 days).
Networks differ by provider. Airalo names Wind Tre plus one other, Nomad lists Iliad and Vodafone, and Ubigi lists Iliad and WindTre. Holafly, Saily, Yesim and Maya didn’t name one on the pages we read.
Unlimited has limits. Holafly’s Italy page limits hotspot sharing to 1 GB a day, and Saily’s 15-day unlimited slows to up to 1 Mbps after 5 GB a day.
Quick picks
A week or two, normal use
A 10 GB / 30-day fixed plan. Ubigi listed $12, Nomad $18.50 and Airalo $19.00.
Heavy use or tethering
A week of unlimited data costs $19 from Ubigi, or $19.99 on Maya’s global plan. For 30 days, Ubigi’s $39 is the lowest by far.
Iliad or Vodafone
Nomad lists Iliad and Vodafone. 10 GB for 30 days costs $18.50, and 50 GB $35.
Italy plus France, Switzerland or beyond
A Europe plan may be simpler. Airalo listed 15 days of unlimited Europe data for $49.00 (see one country or several).
Step 1: Size your plan for Italy
Maps, ride-hailing, transit apps and messaging use little data. Uploading photos and videos and making video calls use much more. As a rough guide, maps and messaging use hundreds of megabytes a day, while video and video calls can use several gigabytes. These are general estimates, not measurements.
Under a week, maps, messages and transport apps
3–5 GB fixed plan
1–2 weeks, photos, social apps and video
10–20 GB fixed, or unlimited
Remote work, video calls, tethering a laptop
Unlimited, after checking its fair-use and hotspot rules
Step 2: Compare published prices
Unlimited plans by trip length
| Days | Airalo | Nomad | Holafly | Ubigi | Yesim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $11.00 (lowest listed) | $11 (lowest listed) | $11.90 | — | $12.60 |
| 5 days | $17.00 (lowest listed) | $18 | $17.50 | — | $21.00 |
| 7 days | $23.00 | $25 | $23.90 | $19 (lowest listed) | $29.40 |
| 10 days | $32.00 (lowest listed) | $33 | $32.90 | — | $35.93 |
| 15 days | $44.00 | — | $44.50 | $25 (lowest listed) | $46.80 |
| 30 days | $64.00 | — | $64.50 | $39 (lowest listed) | $68.40 |
Lowest listed price in the row — means no plan of that length was listed. Holafly ($3.90) and Yesim ($4.20) also sell a single day. Maya sells one global unlimited plan at the same price for every country: $9.99 for 3 days, $19.99 for 7, $27.99 for 14 and $49.99 for 30 (see Maya). Official pages, checked 4 November 2026.
Fixed-data plans
| Data | Airalo | Nomad | Saily | Ubigi | Yesim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $4.003 days | $47 days | $3.997 days | — | $3.0030 days (lowest listed) |
| 3 GB | $7.507 days | $730 days | $8.9930 days | $530 days (lowest listed) | — |
| 5 GB | $12.0030 days | $1130 days (lowest listed) | $12.9930 days | — | $11.5230 days |
| 10 GB | $19.0030 days | $18.530 days | $20.9930 days | $1230 days (lowest listed) | $19.2030 days |
| 20 GB | $26.0030 days | $2530 days (lowest listed) | $28.9930 days | — | $26.4030 days |
| 50 GB | $35.0030 days | $3530 days | — | $2930 days (lowest listed) | — |
Lowest listed price in the row Validity differs, so compare the small print as well as the price. Where a provider sells the same data amount for several lengths, we show the longest. Airalo also lists shorter versions (for example 10 GB for 7 days at $17.00). Ubigi also lists 10 GB for 8 days ($9), 25 GB for 30 days ($19), and year-long plans: 24 GB for 12 months ($12), 60 GB ($33) and 240 GB ($77). Yesim also lists 30 GB for $33.60. Official pages, checked 4 November 2026.
One country, or several?
Plans on this page are sold for Italy. If your trip crosses borders, a Europe plan can be simpler: Airalo listed 15 days of unlimited Europe data for $49.00 and Holafly $51.50 (see our Europe guide). EU “roam like at home” rules apply to SIMs from EU operators; check each provider’s coverage list rather than assuming a single-country plan works next door.
Step 3: Check the fine print
- Networks. Airalo: Wind Tre plus one other. Nomad: Iliad and Vodafone. Ubigi: Iliad and WindTre. Holafly, Saily, Yesim and Maya didn’t name one.
- Unlimited isn’t always unlimited. Holafly’s Italy page limits hotspot sharing to 1 GB a day. Saily’s 15-day unlimited ($43.99) gives 5 GB a day at full speed, then up to 1 Mbps. Ubigi says data sharing is allowed but a fair-use policy may apply. Airalo’s Italy page didn’t state a fair-use limit.
- Activation windows. Nomad starts a plan automatically 60 days after purchase if you haven’t used it. Saily gives 180 days. Ubigi’s plan starts when you arrive.
- No Italian number. These plans are data-only. Saily sells an optional US phone number, and Yesim offers a 20-minute calling add-on.
The seven providers
Airalo
- Italy from
- $4.001 GB / 3 days
- Unlimited
- $23.007 days; $64.00 for 30 days
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $19.00
What stands out
A wide range of plan sizes, from 1 GB for 3 days to 50 GB for 30 days, plus unlimited plans from 3 to 30 days, on Wind Tre.
What to watch
10 GB for 30 days ($19.00) costs well above Ubigi’s $12. The Italy page doesn’t state a fair-use limit.
Nomad
- Italy from
- $41 GB / 7 days
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $18.5
- Unlimited
- $113 days; $33 for 10
What stands out
Lists Iliad and Vodafone, and 3 GB for 30 days costs $7.
What to watch
Unlimited stops at 10 days, and plans start automatically 60 days after purchase.
Holafly
- Italy from
- $3.901 day unlimited
- Unlimited
- $23.907 days; $64.50 for 30 days
- Fixed data
- Not sold
What stands out
The simplest choice: pick the number of days and get unlimited data. A single day costs $3.90, and every eSIM includes Always On backup.
What to watch
Its Italy page limits hotspot sharing to 1 GB a day, and it doesn’t name a network.
Saily
- Italy from
- $3.991 GB / 7 days
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $20.99
- Unlimited
- $43.9915 days (5 GB/day at full speed, then up to 1 Mbps)
What stands out
From the company behind NordVPN. 15 days of unlimited costs $43.99, you get 180 days to activate, and you can add a US phone number.
What to watch
Unlimited slows to up to 1 Mbps after 5 GB a day, and its 10 GB plan ($20.99) is the most expensive of that size here.
Ubigi
- Italy from
- $53 GB / 30 days
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $12
- Unlimited
- $197 days; $25 for 15; $39 for 30
What stands out
The lowest prices here for 10 GB over 30 days ($12) and for 7, 15 or 30 days of unlimited ($19, $25, $39). The plan starts when you arrive, and it sells year-long plans too.
What to watch
A fair-use policy may apply to unlimited plans. No 1 GB or 20 GB option.
Yesim
- Italy from
- $3.001 GB / 30 days
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $19.20
- Unlimited
- $29.407 days; $68.40 for 30
What stands out
The cheapest small plan here (1 GB for 30 days at $3.00), and every fixed plan lasts 30 days.
What to watch
It doesn’t name a network, and its unlimited plans are the highest here at 7, 15 and 30 days.
Maya
- 3 days
- $9.99unlimited data
- 7 days
- $19.99unlimited data
- 30 days
- $49.99unlimited data
What stands out
The lowest price we found for 3 days of unlimited data, and one plan if Italy is one stop of several. It’s one global plan, so the same eSIM keeps working if Italy is one stop of several. Maya’s page says "No caps, no throttling."
What to watch
It renews automatically while Travel Mode is on, so turn it off when you get home. The page we read doesn’t name the local networks or spell out a fair-use policy, and we haven’t tested the no-throttling claim.
Will your phone work?
- eSIM-capable and unlocked. Apple lists iPhone XS, XS Max, XR or later. Settings → General → About should say "No SIM restrictions" next to Carrier Lock (full checklist).
- Bought in mainland China? Apple says that in China mainland only the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo, iPhone 17e and iPhone Air support eSIM. Many older mainland models use two physical SIM cards instead, so check for Add eSIM in your settings before you buy a plan.
- Bought in Hong Kong or Macau? Apple notes that certain iPhone models sold there have two nano-SIM slots. Check for Add eSIM in your settings first.
- Install before you fly. Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi and leave the line switched off until you land (install guide).
Entry: EES now, ETIAS later
The Entry/Exit System (EES) has been fully operational at Schengen external borders since 10 April 2026. If you’re a non-EU visitor on a short stay, your first crossing records a face image and four fingerprints (children under 12 give no fingerprints). It’s free, and there’s nothing to apply for in advance. Allow extra time at the border on your first trip.
ETIAS, the travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors, isn’t operating yet, according to the EU’s official Travel to Europe site. You can’t apply for it, and you don’t need it to visit Italy today.
Don’t pay for ETIAS yet
Some websites already sell “ETIAS applications”. ETIAS isn’t running, and EES is free, so you don’t need to pay anyone for either.
Our take
Italy has a clear price leader: Ubigi, with 10 GB for 30 days at $12 and 30 days of unlimited at $39. If you’d rather choose Iliad or Vodafone, Nomad’s 10 GB is $18.50. Crossing borders? Compare a Europe plan first.
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Before you fly
Decide: Italy or Europe
If you’re visiting more than one country, compare a Europe plan before buying a single-country one.
Buy and install at home
Check your phone is unlocked and eSIM-capable (how to check), then install on Wi-Fi before departure. With Nomad, don’t buy more than 60 days ahead.
Switch on when you land
Turn on the travel line, enable data roaming for that line, and set it as your mobile-data line.
Allow time at the border
Your first EES entry records your face and fingerprints. It’s free and needs no application.
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What’s the cheapest Italy eSIM?
On the official pages we checked (4 November 2026), 1 GB started at $3 (Yesim, 30 days). For 10 GB over 30 days, Ubigi listed $12. A week of unlimited data cost $19 from Ubigi.
Which network do Italy travel eSIMs use?
Airalo names Wind Tre plus one other, Nomad lists Iliad and Vodafone, and Ubigi lists Iliad and WindTre. Holafly, Saily, Yesim and Maya didn’t name a network on the pages we read.
Should I buy an Italy eSIM or a Europe eSIM?
For Italy only, a country plan is usually cheaper. If you’re crossing borders, a Europe plan saves buying several; Airalo listed 15 days of unlimited Europe data for $49.00.
Do I need ETIAS for Italy?
Not yet. ETIAS isn’t operating, according to the EU’s Travel to Europe site. The Entry/Exit System is running: non-EU short-stay visitors give a face image and fingerprints at the border, free of charge.
Is unlimited data really unlimited in Italy?
Check the terms. Holafly limits hotspot sharing to 1 GB a day, Saily slows after 5 GB a day, and Ubigi says a fair-use policy may apply. Maya says its plan has no caps or throttling.
Do Italy eSIMs come with a phone number?
No, these plans are data-only. Saily sells an optional US number, and Yesim has a 20-minute calling add-on. Keep your home SIM on for SMS codes.
Sources and method
Last checked 4 November 2026
All prices and plan facts on this page were read from these official pages on 4 November 2026. We have not purchased or tested these plans ourselves; we summarize what the providers publish, in our own words. Read our method.
- Airalo — Italy eSIMsChecked 4 November 2026
- Nomad — Italy eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Holafly — Italy eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Saily — Italy eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Yesim — Italy eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Maya — Italy eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Ubigi — Italy data plansChecked 4 November 2026
- Ubigi — Italy unlimited 7 daysChecked 4 November 2026
- European Commission — Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational (10 April 2026)Checked 4 November 2026
- EU — Travel to Europe: Entry/Exit SystemChecked 4 November 2026
- EU — Travel to Europe: EES frequently asked questionsChecked 4 November 2026
- EU — Travel to Europe: ETIASChecked 4 November 2026
- European Commission — Roaming: Questions & AnswersChecked 4 November 2026
- Apple Support — Use eSIM while traveling internationally with your iPhoneChecked 4 November 2026
- SafetyWing: Nomad InsuranceChecked 4 November 2026