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Verizon roaming in Italy: what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper

Data in Italy is included with Unlimited Ultimate. Otherwise, it costs $12.00/day (TravelPass). An eSIM for 7 days and 6 GB costs from $10.00 (Jetpac).

The best eSIMs in Italy for a week

For 7 days and 6 GB

  1. 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
    See the plan
  2. 2Cheapest

    Jetpac

    10 GB · 7 days

    $10.00$1.00 per GB
    • Lowest total price for 7 days
    • Networks: TIM and WindTre
    • Hotspot allowed
    See the plan
  3. 3Best price per GB

    GoMoWorld

    15 GB · 30 days

    $12.99$0.87 per GB
    • Lowest price per GB for this trip
    • Hotspot allowed
    See the plan

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

Verizon or an eSIM in Italy: our verdict

Depending on your plan and trip length, at the prices read on October 21, 2026.

If your plan includes Italy

Keep Verizon

With Unlimited Ultimate, data in Italy is included at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad.

Otherwise, with Verizon

$12.00/day

TravelPass. For 7 days and 6 GB, expect $84.00.

With an eSIM, 7 days and 6 GB

$10.00

Today’s lowest price, from Jetpac. That’s $74.00 less than Verizon’s rate.

See the plan

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Data in Italy with Verizon: our analysis

What Verizon’s rate sheet and eSIM prices show, as checked on October 21, 2026.

The right pass for your trip length

  • 3 days3 × TravelPass$36.00
  • 1 week7 × TravelPass$84.00
  • 2 weeks and 1 monthInternational Monthly Plan, 20GB high-speed then 3G, 250 minutes$100.00

Against the cheapest eSIM

The cheapest eSIM costs less, whatever the length of stay.

  • 3 dayseSIM$4.99Verizon$36.00
  • 1 weekeSIM$10.00Verizon$84.00
  • 2 weekseSIM$12.99Verizon$100.00
  • 1 montheSIM$24.99Verizon$100.00

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.

Verizon applies the same rate in 21 other destinations we track, including Australia, China, Egypt, France, and Greece.

Plan by plan

What applies in Italy depending on your Verizon plan.

What Verizon’s official rate sheet sets out in Italy, offer by offer. “Included” means at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad: your Verizon account shows the one on your line.

Plan or offerData in ItalyGood to know
TravelPass$12.00/dayDestination is on the TravelPass country list (USD 12/day) and on the Prepaid TravelPass list. 5GB of high-speed data per session, then 3G speeds.
Unlimited UltimateIncludedIncluded: unlimited international data, talk and text (15GB high-speed then 1.5 Mbps)
Unlimited Plus / Unlimited Welcome$12.00/dayTravelPass (added automatically); optional '3 TravelPass Days' perk USD 10/month
Any eligible plan$100.00 for 30 daysInternational Monthly Plan (20GB high-speed then 3G, 250 minutes)
Prepaid$12.00/dayPrepaid TravelPass (5GB high-speed per day then 3G)

What your trip costs

With the Verizon roaming rate, against today’s cheapest eSIM, for everyday use.

TripWith VerizonCheapest eSIMThe offer
3 days · 3 GB$36.00 3 × TravelPass$4.99 GoMoWorldSee the plan
7 days · 6 GB$84.00 7 × TravelPass$10.00 JetpacSee the plan
14 days · 12 GB$100.00 International Monthly Plan, 20GB high-speed then 3G, 250 minutes$12.99 GoMoWorldSee the plan
30 days · 24 GB$100.00 International Monthly Plan, 20GB high-speed then 3G, 250 minutes$24.99 GoMoWorldSee the plan

Every eSIM in Italy →

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Italy with other US carriers

The same trip with the other US carriers we track, from their official rate sheets.

All 4 US carriers we track include Italy in at least one plan: AT&T, Google Fi, T-Mobile, and Verizon.

CarrierIncluded withA week (6 GB)
AT&TElite 2.0$40.00 International Travel Add-On
T-Mobilemost T-Mobile plans$50.00 10 Day Pass
Google FiUnlimited Premium$60.00 6 × Unlimited Premium

Turn off Verizon roaming and use an eSIM

Four settings, before you leave or on the plane.

  1. 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. 2

    Keep Verizon for calls

    In your settings, keep your Verizon line for calls and texts, and pick the eSIM for mobile data.

  3. 3

    Turn off Verizon roaming

    On iPhone: Settings › Cellular › your Verizon line › Data Roaming. On Android: Settings › Mobile networks › Roaming.

  4. 4

    Keep eSIM roaming on

    A travel eSIM uses the local networks: its data roaming must stay on.

Verizon roaming in Italy: your questions

Answered from the Verizon price guide and today’s prices.

Is data in Italy included in my Verizon plan?

Yes, with Unlimited Ultimate. Otherwise, it costs $12.00/day (TravelPass).

How much does data cost in Italy with Verizon?

$12.00/day (TravelPass), so $84.00 for 7 days and 6 GB. An eSIM covering the same week costs from $10.00 (Jetpac), checked on October 21, 2026.

Which Verizon pass should I get for Italy?

The best Verizon option depends on how long you stay: for 3 days, 3 × TravelPass ($36.00); for a week, 7 × TravelPass ($84.00); for two weeks and for a month, International Monthly Plan, 20GB high-speed then 3G, 250 minutes ($100.00).

Verizon or an eSIM in Italy: which is cheaper?

Against today’s cheapest eSIM, Verizon costs more whatever the length of stay: for a week, $10.00 for the eSIM against $84.00 with Verizon; for a month, $24.99 for the eSIM against $100.00 with Verizon.

Which US carriers include Italy?

All 4 US carriers we track include Italy in at least one plan: AT&T, Google Fi, T-Mobile, and Verizon.

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 Verizon line. You keep your number for calls and texts.

Can I keep my Verizon number with an eSIM?

Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your Verizon line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.