France vs Italy eSIM

France vs Italy eSIM — which European travel plan to pick. Both destinations have very competitive entry-level pricing right now.

See France plans →See Italy plans →

Side-by-side

	France	Italy
From price	$1.20	$1.20
Plans available	20	20
Top carriers	Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom	TIM, Vodafone Italy, WINDTRE
Network type	4G LTE	4G LTE
Region	europe	europe

Which one is right for your trip?

Pick France if…

Your itinerary is mostly inside France, you want strong urban LTE on Orange, and you value 4g lte as your primary network.

See France plans →

Pick Italy if…

Your itinerary leans toward Italy, you want TIM as your primary carrier, and 4g lte matches your data needs.

See Italy plans →

Visiting both?

Buy a single regional plan (e.g. Asia, Europe, or Americas) and use one eSIM across both countries — usually cheaper than two single-country plans.

See europe regional plans →

Which is cheaper for an eSIM — France or Italy?

Both destinations have very competitive entry-level pricing right now. Pricing is volatile, so the table on this page is updated automatically. Pro and Premium subscribers save up to 12% on either destination.

Can I use one eSIM for both France and Italy?

Yes — most LTE.app travelers visiting both buy a regional plan that covers them in one purchase. If you only need one country, a single-country plan is usually the cheapest option per gigabyte.

Which has better LTE coverage — France or Italy?

France runs primarily on Orange and SFR. Italy runs primarily on TIM and Vodafone Italy. Both deliver strong urban coverage; rural penetration depends on the destination's terrain — see the country pages for full coverage maps.

Should I install my eSIM before flying to France or Italy?

Yes — install at home on Wi-Fi for both. Activation deferred to first connection means the validity clock only starts when you land. There is no advantage to waiting until you arrive.

Will my phone work with both an France and a Italy eSIM?

Any iPhone XS or newer, Pixel 3 or newer, and most modern Samsung Galaxy devices support eSIM. You can store both eSIMs on the same phone and switch between them in Settings without removing anything.