{"id":3780,"date":"2024-02-19T10:10:55","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T10:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/europe-esim.com\/?page_id=3780"},"modified":"2024-05-17T09:50:48","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T09:50:48","slug":"fco","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/europe-esim.com\/airport-sim-card\/fco\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Buy a SIM Card at Rome Leonardo da Vinci\u2013Fiumicino Airport (FCO)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Rome&#8217;s Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the largest in Italy, serving as a major international hub with connections across Europe and the world. As a popular gateway for tourists, FCO sees millions of travelers every year. One of the first things many travelers do upon arrival is purchase a local SIM card to stay connected during their trip. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about buying a SIM card at Rome Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><div><div><a href=\"#i-where-to-buy-a-sim-card-at-rome-leonardo-da-vinci-fiumicino-airport\">I. Where to Buy a SIM Card at Rome Leonardo da Vinci\u2013Fiumicino Airport<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#ii-rome-leonardo-da-vinci-fiumicino-airport-sim-card-options-and-costs\">II. Rome Leonardo da Vinci\u2013Fiumicino Airport SIM Card Options and Costs<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#iii-what-you-need-to-prepare-for-getting-a-sim-card-at-rome-airport\">III. What You Need to Prepare for Getting a SIM Card at Rome Airport<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#iv-e-sim-as-an-alternative-to-sim-card-at-rome-airport\">IV. eSIM as an Alternative to SIM Card at Rome Airport<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#v-fa-qs\">V. FAQs<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#vi-final-words\">VI. Final Words<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/europe-esim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/02\/SIM-CARD-ROME-AIRPORT-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"SIM CARD at ROME AIRPORT\" class=\"wp-image-3783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europe-esim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/02\/SIM-CARD-ROME-AIRPORT-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/europe-esim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/02\/SIM-CARD-ROME-AIRPORT-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/europe-esim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/02\/SIM-CARD-ROME-AIRPORT-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europe-esim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/02\/SIM-CARD-ROME-AIRPORT-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/europe-esim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/02\/SIM-CARD-ROME-AIRPORT.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-where-to-buy-a-sim-card-at-rome-leonardo-da-vinci-fiumicino-airport\">I. Where to Buy a SIM Card at Rome Leonardo da Vinci\u2013Fiumicino Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few convenient places to purchase SIM cards once you arrive at Fiumicino Airport in Rome:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-vodafone-store\">1. Vodafone store<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer to purchase a SIM card at Rome Airport in person, there are two Vodafone locations available at the airport. Both locations offer SIM card sales and activation, mobile plan selection and purchasing assistance, as well as mobile phones and accessory sales. Staff can help you choose and set up a Vodafone SIM card upon arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vodafone SIM card booth at luggage belts:<\/strong>&nbsp;After passport control,&nbsp;on the left-hand side. Opening hours<strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;07:00 \u2013 23:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vodafone shop in arrival hall:<\/strong>&nbsp;Left-hand side of the hall,&nbsp;just after the sliding doors open. Opening hours<strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;09:00 \u2013 20:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/europe-esim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/02\/SIM-CARD-ROME-AIRPORT-1.jpg\" alt=\"Vodafone store at Rome Airport\" class=\"wp-image-3781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europe-esim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/02\/SIM-CARD-ROME-AIRPORT-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/europe-esim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/02\/SIM-CARD-ROME-AIRPORT-1-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/europe-esim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/02\/SIM-CARD-ROME-AIRPORT-1-768x571.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europe-esim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/02\/SIM-CARD-ROME-AIRPORT-1-510x379.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Vodafone store at Rome Airport<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-tim-store\">2. TIM store<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the two Vodafone locations, there is also a TIM shop available for purchasing an Italian SIM card, Offers the same services as the Vodafone Shop such as SIM card sales\/activation, plan selection\/purchasing assistance, and mobile phones\/accessory sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Next to the Vodafone shop in the arrival hall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hours of operation:<\/strong>&nbsp;09:00 \u2013 20:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/europe-esim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/02\/SIM-CARD-ROME-AIRPORT-2.jpg\" alt=\"TIM Store at Rome Airport\" class=\"wp-image-3782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europe-esim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/02\/SIM-CARD-ROME-AIRPORT-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/europe-esim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/02\/SIM-CARD-ROME-AIRPORT-2-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/europe-esim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/02\/SIM-CARD-ROME-AIRPORT-2-768x972.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europe-esim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/02\/SIM-CARD-ROME-AIRPORT-2-510x646.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>TIM Store at Rome Airport<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>So in summary, the arrival hall contains both a Vodafone Shop and a neighboring TIM Shop where you can get assistance activating an Italian SIM card from either the Vodafone or TIM providers directly upon arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ii-rome-leonardo-da-vinci-fiumicino-airport-sim-card-options-and-costs\">II. Rome Leonardo da Vinci\u2013Fiumicino Airport SIM Card Options and Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is healthy competition among Italian carriers, which is good news for travelers looking for affordable prepaid SIM packages with generous amounts of data. Here is an overview of major providers and what they currently offer at Rome&#8217;s Airport:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-21\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"8\"\n           data-rows=\"12\"\n           data-wpID=\"21\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:12.5%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Operators                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:12.5%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Plan Name                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:12.5%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Price                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:12.5%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Data                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:12.5%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Local Calls                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"F1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"5\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:12.5%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        SMS                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"G1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"6\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:12.5%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Validity                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"H1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"7\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:12.5%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Total Cost (USD)                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-merged-cell \"\n                     colspan=\"1\"  rowspan=\"3\"                     data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Fastweb                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Fastweb Mobile                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~ 8.5 USD                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        150 GB at 5G Speed                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Unlimited                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"F2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"5\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        100 SMS                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"G2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"6\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        30 days                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"H2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"7\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~ 19 USD                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                            <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Fastweb Mobile Full                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~10.5 USD                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        200 GB at 5G Speed                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Unlimited                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"F3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"5\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        100 SMS                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"G3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"6\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        30 days                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"H3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"7\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~ 21 USD                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                            <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Fastweb Mobile Maxi                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~ 12.5 USD                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        300 GB at 5G Speed                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Unlimited                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"F4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"5\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        100 SMS                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"G4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"6\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        30 days                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"H4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"7\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~ 23 USD                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-merged-cell \"\n                     colspan=\"1\"  rowspan=\"4\"                     data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Iliad                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Voice Only                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~ 5 USD                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        40 MB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Unlimited                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"F5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"5\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Unlimited                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"G5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"6\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        30 days                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"H5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"7\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~ 15 USD                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                            <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Data 300                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~ 14 USD                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        300 GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        -                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"F6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"5\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        -                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"G6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"6\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        30 days                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"H6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"7\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~ 24 USD                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                            <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        GIGA 100                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~ 8 USD                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        100 GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Unlimited                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"F7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"5\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Unlimited                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"G7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"6\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        30 days                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"H7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"7\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~ 18 USD                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                            <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        GIGA 150                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~ 10 USD                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        150 GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Unlimited                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"F8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"5\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Unlimited                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"G8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"6\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        30 days                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"H8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"7\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~ 20 USD                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-merged-cell \"\n                     colspan=\"1\"  rowspan=\"2\"                     data-cell-id=\"A9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Vodafone                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Vodafone Holiday SIM                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~ 30 USD                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2 GB in 4G speed                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        300 minutes                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"F9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"5\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        300 SMS                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"G9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"6\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        30 days                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"H9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"7\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~ 30 USD                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                            <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Vodafone Dolce Vita                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~ 15 USD                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        100 GB in 5G                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        200 minutes                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"F10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"5\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        200 SMS                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"G10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"6\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        30 days                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"H10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"7\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~ 15 USD                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        TIM                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        TIM Tourist SIM                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~ 20 USD                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        40 GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        200 minutes                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"F11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"5\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        200 SMS                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"G11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"6\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        30 days                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"H11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"7\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~ 20 USD                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A12\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"11\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        WindTre                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B12\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"11\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        WindTre Tourist Pass                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C12\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"11\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~ 15 USD                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D12\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"11\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        20GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E12\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"11\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        100 minutes                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"F12\"\n                    data-col-index=\"5\"\n                    data-row-index=\"11\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        100 SMS                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"G12\"\n                    data-col-index=\"6\"\n                    data-row-index=\"11\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        30 days                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"H12\"\n                    data-col-index=\"7\"\n                    data-row-index=\"11\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        ~ 15 USD                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-21'>\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n\n<p>In summary &#8211; when looking for a SIM card at Rome Airport, you&#8217;ll have a choice between the top Italian providers. Each offers short-term prepaid packages tailored to tourists with data, texts, and minutes. Pricing starts at around $20 for essential connectivity needs. Compare bundle amounts across providers to determine the best value if aiming to minimize costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"iii-what-you-need-to-prepare-for-getting-a-sim-card-at-rome-airport\">III. What You Need to Prepare for Getting a SIM Card at Rome Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Purchasing a SIM card at Rome Airport is very convenient but it helps to come prepared with a few key items:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Passport<\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;Your passport is a required ID for buying any prepaid SIM card in Italy. Airport retailers validate foreign passports to register new SIM purchases, so have it handy when you reach the kiosk or shop to avoid delays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unlocked Phone<\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;Double-check that your smartphone is unlocked and compatible with Italian network bands. Most modern phones sold separately should work but if traveling with a carrier-subsidized device, you may need to request an unlock code from your provider before leaving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SIM Tool<\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;Most SIM card packages come with the punch-out tools needed to swap an existing SIM for the new Italian SIM. However, bringing a small SIM tool in your carry-on luggage allows easily open the card tray.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passport Photos<\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;Some Italian SIM card activation processes involve uploading passport-style photos for ID verification. To avoid surprises, pack 2-3 digital passport photos that can be accessed from your phone photo library and ready to upload if required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With your unlocked device, passport for identification, and any other required activation materials, acquiring a prepaid Italian SIM card at Rome Airport becomes quick and uncomplicated. The ability to connect and access maps, translation apps, travel guides or keep in touch with contacts shortly after landing can prove invaluable during an Italian holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"iv-e-sim-as-an-alternative-to-sim-card-at-rome-airport\">IV. eSIM as an Alternative to SIM Card at Rome Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While physical SIM card at Rome Airport still dominate when traveling, eSIM technology has slowly gained adoption as a convenient alternative. eSIMs are embedded digital SIMs that allow connecting a compatible device to available carrier networks without needing to physically insert a card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the pros and cons to consider regarding eSIM usage at Rome&#8217;s Airport versus traditional SIM cards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Convenience<\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;A major benefit of eSIM is the convenience &#8211; no fumbling with tiny SIM cards. eSIM profiles can be purchased and uploaded remotely before flights, connectivity is ready in advance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regional Support<\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;While eSIM adoption is growing, support varies by region. Europe has broader carrier support than some areas. Check Italian carriers&#8217; eSIM coverage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone Compatibility<\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;eSIM requires compatible hardware and software. Availability is improving but many common phones still lack eSIM. Verify your device supports eSIM profiles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost Savings<\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;In some cases, eSIM data packages can offer cost savings over physical SIM cards aimed at short-term tourists. But providers are still aligning pricing so compare carefully on any trip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you value convenience and flexibility, ordering an eSIM online before your trip might be the best choice. However, if you need a data connection right away upon arrival, purchasing a physical SIM card at Rome airport is the only available option at the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ditch Roaming Fees, Go with eSIM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traveling to Europe? Say goodbye to expensive roaming with an eSIM from europe-esim.com. Plans from $5\/3 days. Just scan and you&#8217;re online. Order now to explore Europe freely without connectivity worries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/europe-esim.com\/\" style=\"background-color:#4700babd\">Get Your Europe eSIM Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"v-fa-qs\">V. FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1708337247974\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Do I need to register my passport to get an SIM card at Rome Airport?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes &#8211; legal requirements for SIM card registration in Italy include providing your full passport details to verify your identity. Airport kiosk staff will collect the necessary information upon purchase.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1708337251805\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I use a SIM card from another European country while in Italy?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If coming from Europe, your home SIM may support some degree of Italy roaming under EU regulations. However, the costs of roaming data, texts, and calls could be prohibitively expensive. A dedicated Italy SIM usually proves cheaper.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1708337257357\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How long does an SIM card at Rome Airport take to activate after buying?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Most tourist SIM packages advertise immediate or near-instant activation capabilities once installed in your phone. However, some providers may require up to 24 hours post-purchase for service activation on their networks &#8211; so your connectivity experience can vary.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1708337265072\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">If my phone is locked, can I still use a SIM card at Rome Airport?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Unfortunately no &#8211; a locked phone will not recognize any inserted SIM card lacking the registered network provider configuration demanded by the locking mechanism itself. You must obtain an unlock code from your home carrier to override this restriction before swapping in an Italian SIM.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1708337273919\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Do eSIMs work the same with unlocked phones as regular SIM cards?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, the same requirement applies &#8211; an eSIM requires phone hardware flexibility that locking mechanisms would restrict. So unlocked device status remains prerequisite regardless of whether attempting to activate a traditional embedded carrier profile.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vi-final-words\">VI. Final Words<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For any visit to Rome, purchasing an Italian SIM card for connectivity should rank as a top airport priority. Rome Fiumicino offers multiple convenient options via dedicated kiosks and stores located right in the arrival terminals. Major providers like TIM, Vodafone, and WindTre compete heavily with budget-friendly prepaid SIMs tailored to short-term tourist needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When equipped with the proper SIM card for maintaining network access, endless information remains at your fingertips to maximize time enjoying everything this storied city has to offer!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rome&#8217;s Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the largest in Italy, serving as a major international hub with connections across Europe and the world. As a popular gateway for tourists, FCO sees millions of travelers every year. 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