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eSIM plans for Italy

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A Italy travel eSIM from Chinaesim gets you online the minute you land, no roaming charges and no SIM card to swap. 11 plans cover Italy, starting at $9.00, with up to 50 GB of data and validity up to 180 days. Buy online, get your QR code by email, and scan to connect.

Mobile networks in Italy

In Italy, your Chinaesim eSIM connects to TIM, Iliad and Wind on 5G, selecting the strongest available signal automatically. Personal hotspot & tethering is supported.

TIM · 5GIliad · 5GWind · 5G

Using an eSIM in Italy

  • • Works on any eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone.
  • • Data-only, keep your own number for calls and texts.
  • • Activates on arrival; validity starts on first connection in Italy.
  • • Delivered instantly by email as a QR code, nothing to ship.

Italy eSIM, FAQ

Do I need an eSIM for Italy?

If you want mobile data in Italy without paying expensive roaming fees, a travel eSIM is the easiest option. You install it before you leave and it connects automatically when you arrive.

Will my phone work with a Italy eSIM?

Yes, as long as your phone is eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked. Most phones from 2018 onward qualify (iPhone XR/XS and newer, recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel). Dial *#06#, if you see an EID, you're good to go.

When does my Italy eSIM start?

Your validity period begins the first time the eSIM connects to a network in Italy, not when you buy it. Install it before you travel and it activates on arrival.

Can I keep my phone number in Italy?

Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM and is data-only, so you keep your home number for calls and texts while using Chinaesim's eSIM for data in Italy.

Which mobile network does the eSIM use in Italy?

In Italy, your Chinaesim eSIM connects to TIM, Iliad and Wind on 5G. Your phone automatically selects the strongest available signal, and personal hotspot / tethering is supported.