giffgaff roaming in Italy: what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
Data in Italy is included with all plans. An eSIM for 7 days and 6 GB costs from $10.00 (Jetpac).
Rates checked on October 21, 2026 in the official price guide · Source: giffgaff
The best eSIMs in Italy for a week
For 7 days and 6 GB
- 1Best unlimited
Ubigi
Unlimited · 7 days
$19.00$2.71 per day- 5 GB a day at full speed, then reduced speed
- Networks: Iliad and WindTre
- Hotspot allowed
- 2Cheapest
Jetpac
10 GB · 7 days
$10.00$1.00 per GB- Lowest total price for 7 days
- Networks: TIM and WindTre
- Hotspot allowed
- 3Best price per GB
GoMoWorld
15 GB · 30 days
$12.99$0.87 per GB- Lowest price per GB for this trip
- Hotspot allowed
Three steps, three questions: the best unlimited plan, the cheapest and the best price per GB, from three different providers. How we pick the podium · Affiliate links
giffgaff or an eSIM in Italy: our verdict
Depending on your plan and trip length, at the prices read on October 22, 2026.
With your giffgaff plan
Keep giffgaff
Data in Italy is included in giffgaff’s reference plan at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad.
With an eSIM, 7 days and 6 GB
$10.00
Today’s lowest price, from Jetpac. Useful if you go over your plan’s allowance.
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Data in Italy with giffgaff: our analysis
What giffgaff’s rate sheet and eSIM prices show, as checked on October 22, 2026.
If you go over your allowance
- 3 daysGoMoWorld$4.99
- 1 weekJetpac$10.00
- 2 weeksGoMoWorld$12.99
- 1 monthGoMoWorld$24.99
eSIMs in Italy at a glance
- In Italy, we compare plans from 7 eSIM providers: GigSky, GoMoWorld, Jetpac, Nomad, Orange Travel, Ubigi, and Yesim.
- The cheapest unlimited plan for a week is from Ubigi: $19.00 (Unlimited · 7 days).
- A pocket WiFi rents from €58.65 a week (Hippocketwifi); see pocket WiFi rental in Europe.
Plan by plan
What applies in Italy depending on your giffgaff plan.
What giffgaff’s official rate sheet sets out in Italy, offer by offer. “Included” means at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad: your giffgaff account shows the one on your line.
| Plan or offer | Data in Italy |
|---|---|
| EU and selected destinations roaming (5GB of your plan) | Included |
| all plans | Included |
What your trip costs
With the giffgaff roaming rate, against today’s cheapest eSIM, for everyday use.
| Trip | With giffgaff | Cheapest eSIM | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days · 3 GB | Included with all plans | $4.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 7 days · 6 GB | Included with all plans | $10.00 Jetpac | See the plan |
| 14 days · 12 GB | Included with all plans | $12.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 30 days · 24 GB | Included with all plans | $24.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
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Italy with other UK carriers
The same trip with the other UK carriers we track, from their official rate sheets.
All 5 UK carriers we track include Italy in at least one plan: EE, giffgaff, O2, Three, and Vodafone.
| Carrier | Included with | A week (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
 O2 | all Pay Monthly plans and Pay As You Go SIMs | Included |
 Three | Value, Complete, and plans taken before 1 October 2021 | £12.00 Go Roam in Europe pass, 7-day |
 Vodafone | Euro Roam, Global Roam, and any plan taken before 11 August 2021 | £16.00 8-day European Roaming pass |
 EE | Essentials Plus, All Rounder, Full Works, Full Works Plus and any plan launched before 7 July 2021 | £16.50 Weekly EU Roaming Pass |
If you take an eSIM: the settings with giffgaff
Four settings, before you leave or on the plane.
- 1
Install the eSIM at home
Buy it and scan its QR code before you leave: with most providers, the plan only starts when you first connect at your destination.
- 2
Keep giffgaff for calls
In your settings, keep your giffgaff line for calls and texts, and pick the eSIM for mobile data.
- 3
Turn off giffgaff roaming
On iPhone: Settings › Cellular › your giffgaff line › Data Roaming. On Android: Settings › Mobile networks › Roaming.
- 4
Keep eSIM roaming on
A travel eSIM uses the local networks: its data roaming must stay on.
giffgaff roaming in Italy: your questions
Answered from the giffgaff price guide and today’s prices.
Is data in Italy included in my giffgaff plan?
Yes, with all plans.
giffgaff or an eSIM in Italy: which is cheaper?
If you go over your allowance, an eSIM can take over: for 3 days, $4.99 (GoMoWorld); for a week, $10.00 (Jetpac); for two weeks, $12.99 (GoMoWorld); for a month, $24.99 (GoMoWorld).
Which UK carriers include Italy?
All 5 UK carriers we track include Italy in at least one plan: EE, giffgaff, O2, Three, and Vodafone.
Which network does an eSIM use in Italy?
The cheapest one-week eSIM (Jetpac) uses TIM and WindTre. Depending on the plan, the 7 providers we compare in Italy list Iliad, TIM, Vodafone, and WindTre.
How do I avoid roaming charges in Italy?
Use a travel eSIM for data and turn off data roaming on your giffgaff line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my giffgaff number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your giffgaff line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.
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