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Three international roaming in Italy
vs a data eSIM.

Three's 10-day option is £27.50. A Slashtel eSIM with at least 10GB for the same trip is £5.96. Keep your Three number for calls and texts.

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At a glance

Three's 10-day Go Roam in Europe daily charge option costs £27.50 (£2.75/day x 10 days). A Slashtel data eSIM for Italy with at least 10GB for 30 days costs $7.89, about £5.96, so £21.54 less. The eSIM is data only: keep your UK SIM in the phone for calls and texts. Three prices checked on three.co.uk on 28 September 2026.

Three roaming vs Slashtel for Italy

ThreeIncludesSlashtel eSIM (same days or more)Difference
£8.25 · 3 days£2.75/day x 3 days£2.75/day x 3 days3GB, 15 days: $3.09 (≈£2.33)£5.92 less
£13.75 · 5 days£2.75/day x 5 days£2.75/day x 5 days5GB, 30 days: $4.69 (≈£3.54)£10.21 less
£19.25 · 7 days£2.75/day x 7 days£2.75/day x 7 days10GB, 30 days: $7.89 (≈£5.96)£13.29 less
£27.50 · 10 days£2.75/day x 10 days£2.75/day x 10 days10GB, 30 days: $7.89 (≈£5.96)£21.54 less

Three prices from three.co.uk, checked 28 September 2026; Three's options include calls as well as data. Where Three charges by the day, we compare an eSIM with at least 1GB a day. Slashtel prices are live, in US dollars, converted at 0.76 per $1 (daily reference rate); your card is charged in your own currency at checkout. Three is a trademark of Hutchison 3G UK Limited. Slashtel is not affiliated with Three.

How to use both

  1. Before you fly: buy the Italy eSIM and install it from the QR code while you are on Wi-Fi.
  2. Keep Three on: leave your Three SIM active for calls and texts.
  3. When you land: set the eSIM as your mobile data line and turn data roaming off on the Three line.

Questions

Is Three roaming or an eSIM cheaper for Italy?

For data, the eSIM. Three's 10-day option is £27.50; a Slashtel eSIM with 10GB for 30 days is $7.89 (about £5.96). Three's option also includes calls, which the eSIM does not.

Can I keep my Three number while using an eSIM in Italy?

Yes. The eSIM is added alongside your Three SIM, so your number stays in the phone for calls and texts such as bank codes. Set the eSIM as the line for mobile data and turn data roaming off on the Three line. Whether Three charges for anything you receive abroad depends on your plan, so check with Three before you travel.

Does the eSIM include calls or a phone number?

No. It is data only, with no phone number. You can call on WhatsApp, FaceTime or similar apps over the eSIM data.

Which phones work with an eSIM?

Most iPhones from the XS onwards, Google Pixel 3 and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z and A models, provided the phone is not carrier-locked. Check under Settings for an option to add an eSIM.

When should I install the eSIM?

Install it at home before you fly, while you have Wi-Fi, and switch mobile data to it when you land.

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