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Buy an eSIM for Italy online — suited for Rome, Milan, Venice, the Amalfi coast or Sicily. Get your QR by email, install before you travel and go online on first connection with a fixed data budget instead of using your home roaming allowance.
eSIM vs home roaming vs local SIM
| Simy.ro eSIM | Home roaming | Local SIM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | Fixed price, from a few euros | Included in plan, but limited | €5–15 + shop visit |
| Setup | QR by email, 2 minutes | No setup, uses your bundle | Passport, shop, local language |
| Usage control | You know exactly how many GB | Risk of exceeding bundle | Depends on offer |
Roaming and local SIM figures are indicative and vary by carrier and offer. Check current rates before you travel.
How much data do you need?
Light (1–3 GB)
Maps, WhatsApp, email, occasional checks. Ideal for a 2–4 day city break.
Suggestion: 3–5 GB / 7 days
Normal (5–10 GB)
Social media, photos, short video calls, daily navigation. Good for a week away.
Suggestion: 5–10 GB / 7–15 days
Heavy (10+ GB or unlimited)
Streaming, laptop hotspot, remote work or family sharing. For longer trips or heavy use.
Suggestion: 10+ GB or unlimited plan
Setup in 4 steps
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Choose plan and pay Select Italy, data volume and complete secure checkout.
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Get QR by email Within minutes you receive the QR code and activation details (LPA).
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Install on Wi-Fi at home Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → scan QR. Keep data off until destination.
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Activate at destination On arrival in Italy enable data on the eSIM line and turn off roaming on your home SIM.
Why an eSIM in Italy?
A travel eSIM for Italy gives you dedicated data for maps, messaging or remote work without using your home roaming bundle. Keep your home number on the primary SIM, pay once and know exactly how many GB you have.
Tips before you go
Confirm your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. Install the profile on Wi‑Fi at home, keep eSIM data off until you arrive, then enable data roaming on the eSIM line and turn off data on your home SIM to avoid surprise charges. If something fails, we can resend the QR from your order page or help on WhatsApp.
FAQ
Coverage
Plans for Italy use major Italian networks (TIM, Vodafone IT, WindTre). Cities and tourist areas are well covered; islands are usually fine in populated zones.
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