Prices in pounds · Three prices checked 6 November 2026
Three roaming in Italy vs a travel eSIM
In Italy, Three uses its Go Roam in Europe prices. Here is what that costs for a long weekend, a week and a fortnight, next to a data-only travel eSIM for the same trip.
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Three vs eSIM in Italy: 3, 7 and 14 days
Three’s lowest published option in Italy for each trip length, next to a Graba SIM Italy plan with about 0.7 GB a day.
- 3 days
- 7 days
- 14 days
Three roamingGraba SIM eSIM
| Trip | Three | Graba SIM eSIM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| A long weekend3 days | £5.003-day pass | £2.993GB, 15 days | The eSIM is £2.01 less |
| A week7 days | £12.007-day pass | £5.495GB, 30 days | The eSIM is £6.51 less |
| A fortnight14 days | £24.0014-day pass | £10.4910GB, 30 days | The eSIM is £13.51 less |
What’s included: Three: your UK calls, texts and up to 12 GB of your UK data. Graba SIM: data only, prepaid; your Three SIM stays in your phone for calls and texts. Graba SIM prices are live; Three prices checked 6 November 2026.
Sources: Three roaming (checked 6 November 2026). Prices change; check before you buy.
Graba SIM Italy plans: data, validity and total price
The 50GB plan costs much more than the smaller sizes here. At about 0.7 GB a day, most week-long trips need around 5 GB.
Each plan is a one-off price for one eSIM. It starts when it first connects in Italy, and hotspot use comes out of the same data.
Using your phone in Italy
- FCO Rome Fiumicino
- CIA Rome Ciampino
- MXP Milan Malpensa
- BGY Milan Bergamo
- VCE Venice Marco Polo
- Rome
- Strong signal across the city, though thick walls in old churches and museums can weaken it indoors.
- Venice
- Good across the islands and on the vaporetto water buses.
- The Amalfi Coast and Capri
- Mostly good, but the cliff road has blind spots between towns.
- Lake Garda and Lake Como
- Good in lakeside towns; mountain paths above the lakes are patchier.
- The Dolomites
- Resorts are covered; high passes and remote valleys can have no signal.
- Sicily and Sardinia
- Good in towns and resorts; inland areas have gaps.
Networks our Italy plans use: TIMIliadWind
- Italy is in the EU, so your UK plan may already include roaming there, free or for a daily fee. Check it before you buy an eSIM.
- The high-speed line between Florence and Bologna runs mostly through tunnels, where signal drops. Download tickets before you board.
Going further with Three
- Switzerland (Lake Como and Lake Maggiore, which reach into Switzerland): Three charges £2.75 a day (Go Roam in Europe).
- San Marino (San Marino, near Rimini): Three charges £2.75 a day (Go Roam in Europe).
- Vatican City (Vatican City in Rome): Three charges £2.75 a day (Go Roam in Europe).
What you get for the money
Three Go Roam in Europe
- £2.75 a day if you joined or upgraded on or after 18 December 2025; £2 a day if you joined between October 2021 and December 2025.
- Unlocks your UK calls, texts and up to 12 GB of your UK data a month.
- Three only charges on days you use your phone, but your Spend Cap has to be high enough to cover the daily charge or pass, or roaming can stop.
Graba SIM Italy eSIM
- 5 plan sizes for Italy, from 1GB, 7 days to 50GB, 30 days, each a one-off price.
- Runs on TIM, Iliad, Wind in Italy, with 5G where the network offers it.
- Data only. Your Three SIM stays on for calls and texts, so bank codes still reach you in Italy.
Three in Italy: questions
How much does Three roaming cost in Italy?
£2.75 a day in Go Roam in Europe (£2 on plans from 2021 to 2025), or £12 for a 7-day pass. Unlocks your UK calls, texts and up to 12 GB of your UK data. For a trip, that is 3 days: £5.00 (3-day pass); 7 days: £12.00 (7-day pass); 14 days: £24.00 (14-day pass).
Is a travel eSIM cheaper than Three in Italy?
It depends on the trip. Comparing Three’s lowest published option with a Graba SIM plan of about 0.7 GB a day: 3 days, the eSIM is £2.01 less; 7 days, the eSIM is £6.51 less; 14 days, the eSIM is £13.51 less. Three’s price also includes your UK calls, texts and up to 12 GB of your UK data.
How much data do I need for a week in Italy?
For maps, messaging, train apps and some social media, about 1 GB a day is plenty, so 5 to 10 GB covers a week. Hotel Wi-Fi is common, so you may need less.
Does an Italy eSIM work in Switzerland?
An Italy-only plan covers Italy. If you cross into Switzerland from the lakes, check the plan’s coverage list, or choose a Europe plan that includes Switzerland.