Vatican City: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout · See all codes →Vatican City relies on mobile networks operated by Italian carriers, primarily TIM and Vodafone, rather than maintaining independent domestic operators. Commercial mobile services in the territory include 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G technologies, though coverage and availability may vary across the small territory.
Roaming eSIMs typically connect via LTE band B3 (1800 MHz) and 5G band n78 (3.5 GHz). Information regarding whether local carriers issue eSIMs directly in Vatican City is currently being verified and should be confirmed through official carrier channels before travel or relocation.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | (uses Italian TIM/Vodafone networks) |
| Key travel bands | B3(1800), n78(3.5GHz) |
| Local eSIM support | Local carriers do not issue consumer eSIMs |
| Region | Europe |
| Capital | Vatican City |
| Calling code | +379 |
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eSIM providers covering Vatican City
| Provider | Destination coverage | Activation | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sim Local | No dedicated Vatican City page found on the provider's site (checked 2026-07-14) — regional/global plans may still apply; check the provider's destination list | Digital delivery — installs as an eSIM profile on an eSIM-capable, unlocked phone | See plans →10% off with our code ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout |
Provider destination pages checked on 2026-07-08 and 2026-07-14. Plans and prices are live on the provider's site — never stored or estimated here. We only list partners we can link and verify directly; this table grows as more providers pass review. How we compile this →
Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. Local-eSIM availability checked against carrier-official pages July 2026 (carrier source 1, carrier source 2). How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.