Mamma Mia offers low-cost eSIMs for visitors to Italy. Plans start from US$4.50 (~€4.20) and give you 4G coverage from Vodafone, Telecom Italia & Wind Tre.

If you're planning a trip to Italy, one of the easiest ways to use your cellphone whilst you're there is with a Mamma Mia eSIM.

You can get a Mamma Mia eSIM from US$4.50 (approximately €4.20) at Airalo. This will allow you to use your cellphone in Italy for up to 7 days. The Mamma Mia eSIM is available on a pre-paid basis for visitors to Italy and gives you an allowance of 4G mobile data to use whilst you're there.

In this article, we'll look at the Mamma Mia service in Italy, including how you're able to get it and the best Mamma Mia eSIM deals. We'll also look at the coverage available on a Mamma Mia eSIM, and the other ways of using your mobile phone in Italy (e.g. through international roaming).

Plans From: US$4.50 (~€4.20) for 7 days
Best Deals:
Compatible Devices:
  • Apple iPhone 11 and newer
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer
  • Google Pixel 3 and newer
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Coverage: 4G coverage (Vodafone, Telecom Italia & Wind Tre)
Voucher Code: Save 5% on all Mamma Mia eSIMs using KEN5 voucher code

Mamma Mia Plans

If you're looking for an affordable way to use your cellphone when travelling in Italy, you can get a Mamma Mia eSIM from only US$4.50 (approximately €4.20) for 7 days usage.

To get a Mamma Mia eSIM, you'll need to have an eSIM-compatible device such as the iPhone 11, Galaxy S20, Pixel 3 or later devices. You can then order your Mamma Mia eSIM through the Airalo app with instant delivery direct to your phone. There's no need to queue at the airport or to register the Mamma Mia eSIM with your ID, saving you lots of time.

The following table shows the eSIM plans that are currently available from Mamma Mia in Italy:

NetworkMinutesTextsDataPlan
Cost
AiraloNoneNone1GBUS$4.50
(~€4.20)
valid for 7 days
AiraloNoneNone2GBUS$8.00
(~€7.50)
valid for 15 days
AiraloNoneNone3GBUS$10.00
(~€9.40)
valid for 30 days
AiraloNoneNone5GBUS$14.50
(~€13.60)
valid for 30 days
AiraloNoneNone10GBUS$24.00
(~€22.40)
valid for 30 days
AiraloNoneNone20GBUS$33.00
(~€30.90)
valid for 30 days

As a special offer for June 2023, you can get a 5% discount on all Mamma Mia eSIMs when you enter the KEN5 voucher code at checkout.

See all Mamma Mia eSIM deals →

Once you've ordered your Mamma Mia eSIM, it will only activate when your cellphone actually connects to a supported network in Italy. This means the validity period will only begin when you actually land in Italy and turn your cellphone on.

Your Mamma Mia eSIM works with the dual-SIM function on most modern smartphones. This means you can use your regular SIM card alongside the Mamma Mia eSIM (e.g. to receive incoming phone calls and text messages on your normal phone number).

Alternatives to Mamma Mia

The main disadvantage of Mamma Mia is the fact you're getting a data-only service on the eSIM. You will not get a local phone number in Italy when you're using the Mamma Mia eSIM in your phone.

If you'd like to call or text whilst you're travelling in Italy, you'll need to use your normal SIM card instead (on which international roaming fees may apply). Alternatively, you can side-step these charges by making your calls through WhatsApp or other similar apps.

If you're looking for a more fully featured SIM card with a local phone number in Italy (starting with +39), you could consider getting a regular prepaid SIM card upon arrival instead. This will involve some additional hassle (e.g. queuing up at the airport to get your SIM card, a registration process for the SIM card, etc) but it can be preferable and better suited for longer-term use in Italy.

Mamma Mia Coverage

If you're using a Mamma Mia eSIM, you'll have access to 4G mobile coverage in Italy. This is provided by the following partner networks:

Coverage ProviderNetwork TypeCoverage Area
Vodafone4G LTEItaly
Telecom Italia4G LTEItaly
Wind Tre4G LTEItaly

There's no international roaming available on a Mamma Mia eSIM. Therefore, you won't be able to use it outside of Italy. If you're planning to visit multiple countries on your trip, you may need to get a separate eSIM for the other countries you visit.

Other Airalo eSIMs

Airalo's Mamma Mia eSIM can only be used in Italy. If you're planning to visit multiple countries on your trip, you could consider getting a Eurolink or Discover Global eSIM. These eSIM plans will work in Italy, as well as a number of other countries.

Eurolink eSIM

Airalo's Eurolink eSIM will also work in Italy, giving you 4G & 5G coverage from Vodafone, TIM & Wind Tre. In addition, you'll be able to use it in 38 other countries. The Eurolink plans start from US$5 for 1GB of data:

NetworkMinutesTextsDataPlan
Cost
EurolinkNoneNone1GBUS$5.00
(~€4.70)
valid for 7 days
EurolinkNoneNone3GBUS$13.00
(~€12.20)
valid for 30 days
EurolinkNoneNone5GBUS$20.00
(~€18.70)
valid for 30 days
EurolinkNoneNone10GBUS$37.00
(~€34.60)
valid for 30 days
EurolinkNoneNone50GBUS$100.00
(~€93.50)
valid for 90 days
EurolinkNoneNone100GBUS$185.00
(~€173.00)
valid for 180 days

Discover Global eSIM

Airalo's Discover Global eSIM will also work in Italy, giving you 4G coverage from TIM. In addition, you'll be able to use it in 84 other countries. The Discover Global plans start from US$9 for 1GB of data:

NetworkMinutesTextsDataPlan
Cost
Discover GlobalNoneNone1GBUS$9.00
valid for 7 days
Discover GlobalNoneNone3GBUS$24.00
valid for 15 days
Discover GlobalNoneNone5GBUS$35.00
valid for 30 days
Discover GlobalNoneNone10GBUS$59.00
valid for 60 days
Discover GlobalNoneNone20GBUS$89.00
valid for 180 days

Other Country Specific eSIMs

You can also buy other country-specific eSIMs from Airalo, including the following:

For more information, read our Airalo review.

More Information

For more information about Mamma Mia, please see the Airalo website.

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