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eSIM for Bologna, Italy

Instant travel data for Bologna -- check out in seconds and land already connected. No roaming, no SIM swap.

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4G/5G coverage

In Bologna

No roaming fees

One flat price

iPhone & Android

Most 2018+ phones

Why visit Bologna

Bologna is Italy's food capital and home to the Western world's oldest university -- a warm, red-brick city of some 40 kilometres of covered porticoes, the leaning medieval Two Towers, and the vast Piazza Maggiore. Famous for tagliatelle al ragù, mortadella and tortellini, it's also perfectly placed on the high-speed line, an easy hop from Florence, Modena, Parma and the Ferrari and food factories of the Emilia-Romagna 'food valley'.

Arriving via Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ)

Bologna's Marconi airport links to the centre by the quick Marconi Express monorail. Land with your eSIM installed and you'll have the Marconi Express times, your hotel pin and a restaurant booking ready before you reach the terminal doors.

Why an eSIM matters in Bologna

Bologna is a city you eat your way through, and the best osterie book up fast -- having maps and reservations on your phone is half the trip. It's also a superb rail hub: with a data eSIM you can check high-speed departures to Florence or Milan, book a food tour in Modena or Parma, and navigate the arcaded streets under the porticoes without stopping to find Wi-Fi. For food-focused travellers, a translation app on live data turns a dense regional menu into an easy, confident order.

Highlights around Bologna:

  • Piazza Maggiore
  • The Two Towers (Asinelli & Garisenda)
  • 40km of UNESCO porticoes
  • Oldest university in the world
  • Quadrilatero food market
  • Modena & Parma day trips

Popular eSIM plans for Bologna

Pick your data size and check out instantly.

Italy Quick Trip · 1 GB · 7 Days -- Italy eSIM

Italy Quick Trip · 1 GB · 7 Days

1 GB · 7 days · TIM / Vodafone / WindTre 4G-5G

$3.99
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Italy Light Stay · 2 GB · 15 Days -- Italy eSIM

Italy Light Stay · 2 GB · 15 Days

2 GB · 15 days · TIM / Vodafone / WindTre 4G-5G

$5.49
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Italy Essentials · 3 GB · 30 Days -- Italy eSIM

Italy Essentials · 3 GB · 30 Days

3 GB · 30 days · TIM / Vodafone / WindTre 4G-5G

$6.49
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Traveller Favourite · 5 GB · 30 Days -- Italy eSIM

Traveller Favourite · 5 GB · 30 Days

5 GB · 30 days · TIM / Vodafone / WindTre 4G-5G

$8.49
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City Explorer · 10 GB · 30 Days -- Italy eSIM

City Explorer · 10 GB · 30 Days

10 GB · 30 days · TIM / Vodafone / WindTre 4G-5G

$13.49
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Italy Workation · 20 GB · 30 Days -- Italy eSIM

Italy Workation · 20 GB · 30 Days

20 GB · 30 days · TIM / Vodafone / WindTre 4G-5G

$20.99
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How to get your eSIM for Bologna

1

Choose a plan

Pick the data and validity that fit your Bologna trip -- from 1 GB to 50 GB.

2

Check out instantly

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3

Scan & connect

Install your eSIM before you fly, and land in Bologna already online.

Nationwide coverage -- including Bologna

Your eSIM works right across Italy on the national 4G/5G networks.

Milan
Covered
Venice
Covered
Verona
Covered
Bologna
Covered
Florence
Covered
Pisa
Covered
Rome
Covered
Naples
Covered
Plus all 20 Italian regions — nationwide 4G/5G coverage.
Source: OpenStreetMap administrative boundaries

eSIM FAQ -- Bologna

What is an Italy eSIM and how does it work?
An eSIM is a digital SIM built into most phones from 2018 onward. Instead of a physical card, your plan activates straight from a QR code or an automatic install link after checkout. Scan it once and your phone connects to an Italian mobile network across the country -- no shop visit, no SIM swap, and your home SIM stays in for calls and texts on your usual number.
How quickly can I use my eSIM after buying it?
Within minutes. Checkout is instant -- card, PayPal or Google Pay -- and your eSIM details are ready right after payment. Install it before you fly and simply switch it on when you land at Rome Fiumicino, Milan Malpensa or any other Italian airport.
Which networks do the Italy plans use?
Our plans run on Italy's top-tier networks (TIM, Vodafone and WindTre), giving you fast, reliable 4G/5G coverage across the whole country -- from Rome, Milan and Venice to Florence, Naples, Bologna, Verona and Pisa, plus the countryside and coast in between.
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Italy?
Yes. Coverage is nationwide on the major networks, so the same eSIM works whether you're in Rome, Venice, Florence, Naples or any of our other city pages -- and it keeps working across the rest of the EU under roam-like-at-home rules on most plans. Very remote spots (high Alps, far offshore) can be patchier, as with any carrier.
Is my phone compatible with an eSIM?
Most modern phones support eSIM -- iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy S, Note and Z models. Your phone also needs to be carrier-unlocked. Not sure? Message us on WhatsApp and we'll confirm before you buy, or check our compatible-devices guide.
Can I still call and text on my usual number?
Yes. Our plans are data-only, which is all most travellers need, and they run alongside your home SIM. Call and message for free over WhatsApp, FaceTime or Telegram using the data, while your normal SIM keeps your usual number active for calls and texts.
What happens when my data runs out?
Just come back and buy a top-up plan -- checkout takes seconds and there's no need to find a shop. Pick a bigger plan from the start if you know you'll need more.
How do I pay and how fast is checkout?
Pick a plan, choose your currency, and click "Get Your eSIM" -- that takes you straight to a secure checkout with card, PayPal or Google Pay. No account, no forms. If you'd rather talk it through first, our WhatsApp chat link is always available too.

eSIM coverage in other Italian cities

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