Italy eSIM — reviews & details
Italy 5GB 30Days · 5 GB · 30 days
115 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Italy TIM 5G Iliad 5G Wind 5G
Traveller reviews
Fatima F.
Ireland · May 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. The QR code arrived instantly by email.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thanks a lot, Fatima! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Ingrid 💜
Sven B.
Vietnam · May 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thank you so much, Sven! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Mohammed T.
Spain · May 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in Italy. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Five stars from me.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago So glad to hear this, Mohammed! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Italy. — Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Andre K.
Saudi Arabia · May 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges in Italy. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thanks a lot, Andre! So happy the Italy eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. — Priya
Carlos B.
Australia · May 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Really appreciate this, Carlos! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Italy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Laura
Pablo M.
Singapore · May 2026
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Pablo. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Italy. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Mark
Daniel P.
Philippines · May 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly in Italy. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Made staying connected effortless.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago So glad to hear this, Daniel! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! – Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Noah P.
South Korea · May 2026
Did the job without any drama. Activation was automatic when I arrived in Italy. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thanks a lot, Noah! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! — Priya
Ethan L.
Vietnam · May 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless in Italy. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Ethan! So happy the Italy eSIM kept you connected. — Grace
Ravi P.
Spain · May 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Would definitely buy again.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thanks a lot, Ravi! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Italy. We're here whenever you travel again. – Omar 💜
Noah M.
Saudi Arabia · May 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Would definitely buy again.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you so much, Noah! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Italy. Come back anytime! — Ingrid
Max H.
Australia · May 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in Italy. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Max! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Sofia W.
Portugal · May 2026
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Apologies for the trouble, Sofia. That's not the experience we want for Italy. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. — Emma
Ingrid K.
Singapore · May 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Telling my friends about this.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Ingrid! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Laura
Sri R.
Spain · May 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Really appreciate this, Sri! So happy the Italy eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Italy eSIM cost?
The Italy 5GB 30Days plan costs $3.81 for 5 GB over 30 days, paid once with no hidden fees.
How do I activate my Italy eSIM?
Scan the QR code in your phone settings (Cellular/Mobile → Add eSIM) or tap Install in the GotoeSIM app. Install on Wi-Fi before your trip; it activates when you arrive in Italy.
Will this eSIM work on my phone?
It works on any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models.
Can I keep my regular number?
Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM, so you keep your number for calls and texts while using data in Italy.
Comments & questions
Haruto K. · 3 months ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Yes Haruto, you can top up the same eSIM anytime — no need to buy a new one. — Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Arjun C. · 3 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
You'll be on top local networks, Arjun — full details are on the plan page under Coverage. – James, GotoeSIM Support
Ravi H. · 3 months ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
Roaming is included in the plan, Ravi — no extra charges, it's all prepaid. — Diego
Viktor N. · 3 months ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
Thanks Viktor, that means a lot! Reach out anytime. – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Yuki S. · 5 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
We recommend installing before you travel, Yuki, then it activates automatically on arrival. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Giulia D. · 7 months ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
Yes Giulia, 5G is supported where the local network offers it, otherwise fast 4G. – David 💜
Max V. · 7 months ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
It works great on modern Samsung phones, Max! Add it via SIM manager and you're set. – Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Daniel W. · 7 months ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
The clock starts on first use in-country, Daniel, so buying early is totally fine. — Anna
Mateo T. · 8 months ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
You can check remaining data anytime in the GotoeSIM app under My eSIMs, Mateo. – Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Elena C. · 9 months ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?
This plan covers its listed destination, Elena — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. — Ingrid
Ananya F. · 9 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Yes Ananya, hotspot/tethering works fine — share your data to a laptop or tablet anytime. – Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Hugo N. · 1 year ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Yes Hugo, it works on iPhone XS and newer — just add the eSIM under Settings › Cellular › Add eSIM. — Grace