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Is EastESIM easier to use than buying a local SIM at Rome (FCO) Airport, and is a Codice Fiscale needed?

Updated April 22, 2026

Yes, EastESIM provides a significantly smoother experience than purchasing a local SIM card at Rome Fiumicino (FCO) Airport. Local Italian carriers like TIM, Vodafone Italy, or Wind Tre often require not only mandatory passport registration but also a 'Codice Fiscale' (Italian tax ID number), which tourists typically don't possess. EastESIM bypasses these bureaucratic hurdles entirely. Our digital eSIM can be activated instantly on your device, letting you connect to Italy's best networks without any ID registration, long queues, or tax code complications, right as you land.

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