eSIM for Vatican City
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- Generations
- 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G
- Main carriers
- (uses Italian TIM/Vodafone networks)
- Local eSIM
- Local carriers do not issue consumer eSIMs
- Calling code
- +379
Vatican City is served by Italian mobile networks operated primarily by TIM and Vodafone, which provide 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G coverage using key bands B3 (1800 MHz) and n78 (3.5 GHz). A travel eSIM will connect to these networks on modern eSIM-capable phones.
However, dedicated single-country travel eSIM plans for Vatican City are typically unavailable due to its small size and reliance on Italian infrastructure. A regional European eSIM or global plan may be necessary instead, or standard roaming with your home provider could serve as an alternative. Local eSIM availability is currently being verified. Coverage should be confirmed directly with your chosen provider before travel.
| 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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Travel eSIM or local SIM in Vatican City?
No reliable single-country travel-eSIM plan is typically available; a regional or global eSIM, or local roaming, may be the only option. Confirm coverage before travel. See the eSIM-vs-roaming view for this country →
Travel eSIM plans for Vatican City
Live plans and prices here are supplied by the eSIM provider feed (Airalo / Holafly / Saily) at publish time — not stored or estimated on this page. A travel eSIM works on almost any modern eSIM-capable phone regardless of whether local carriers issue eSIMs. Open the plan finder →
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 →
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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.