Italy vs Spain eSIM

Italy vs Spain eSIM — Mediterranean travel data compared. Both destinations have very competitive entry-level pricing right now.

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Side-by-side

	Italy	Spain
From price	$1.20	$1.20
Plans available	20	20
Top carriers	TIM, Vodafone Italy, WINDTRE	Movistar, Orange Spain, Vodafone Spain
Network type	4G LTE	LTE
Region	europe	europe

Which one is right for your trip?

Pick Italy if…

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

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Pick Spain if…

Your itinerary leans toward Spain, you want Movistar as your primary carrier, and lte matches your data needs.

See Spain 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 — Italy or Spain?

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 Italy and Spain?

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 — Italy or Spain?

Italy runs primarily on TIM and Vodafone Italy. Spain runs primarily on Movistar and Orange Spain. 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 Italy or Spain?

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 Italy and a Spain 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.