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Vatican City at a glance

Generations
3G, 4G/LTE, 5G
Main carriers
(uses Italian TIM/Vodafone networks)
Local eSIM
We are verifying local eSIM availability
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.

ConnectivityAs publicly reported
Network generations3G, 4G/LTE, 5G
Main mobile networks (MNOs)(uses Italian TIM/Vodafone networks)
Key travel bandsB3(1800), n78(3.5GHz)
Local eSIM supportWe are verifying local eSIM availability
RegionEurope
CapitalVatican City
Calling code+379

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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Will a travel eSIM work in Vatican City?
A travel eSIM (Airalo, Holafly, Saily and similar) installs on almost any modern eSIM-capable phone and roams onto the local networks listed above, whether or not local carriers issue their own eSIMs.
How much does an eSIM for this country cost?
Plans and prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time and vary by data amount and validity, so this page does not list a price — open the plan finder for live options.

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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. This country's connectivity row is currently low-confidence (small / island / single-operator / fast-changing market), so treat the carrier, band and 5G details as a starting point we are still verifying. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.

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