Compare the complete trip cost
For most visitors without Italy data included at home, we suggest starting with a travel eSIM rather than defaulting to daily roaming. Compare the price for the whole trip, the allowance you need and any calls you want to make. A daily pass, a prepaid travel pass and included roaming are different products.
If your existing plan already covers Italy on suitable terms, use that benefit in the comparison. The saving depends on your exact home plan and the travel package you choose.
Data and your telephone number are separate
A supported dual-SIM phone can use a travel line for data while keeping the home number active. Internet messaging uses the selected internet connection; ordinary calls and carrier SMS use the relevant telephone line and its service terms. A data-only purchase does not itself provide ordinary calls.
Turning home data roaming off does not disable every chargeable service on that line. Calls, outgoing texts, voicemail and Wi-Fi calling can have their own conditions. Ask the home provider what triggers its travel charges before relying on that number abroad.
Choose how much of the home line to keep
Select the travel eSIM as the data source and review automatic data switching. For Yesim, data roaming must be on for the Yesim profile; that does not mean it should be on for the home line. Check the line label each time.
If keeping the home number available is essential, confirm the cost of incoming verification messages and other services with the provider. If it is unnecessary, turning the home line off avoids using that line during the trip. Before departure, make sure essential accounts have a working access method.
