Italy is one of Europe’s most popular expat and long-term visitor destinations — the culture, food, history, and lifestyle draw hundreds of thousands of international residents. The Codice Fiscale is Italy’s foundational administrative document, required for phone contracts, bank accounts, broadband, rental agreements, and most official processes.

This guide covers the complete connectivity arc for expats moving to Italy — from arrival day through to having reliable home broadband and local services fully set up.

Step 1: Before You Leave — Activate Your eSIM

The single most important connectivity action before moving to Italy is activating a ConnectPls eSIM. Land at your destination airport already connected — navigate to your accommodation, coordinate with landlords or relocation agents, and handle all arrival-day logistics with working data from minute one.

Step 2: The Codice Fiscale (tax code) — Why It Matters for Connectivity

The Codice Fiscale (tax code) is the gateway to most Italy services. Without it, you typically cannot sign a postpaid phone contract or set up fixed broadband with most providers. The process typically takes 2-4 weeks. During this entire period, your ConnectPls eSIM or SIM card subscription keeps you fully connected without any local documentation required.

Step 3: SIM Card — Once You’re Settled

For the first weeks in Italy, a ConnectPls SIM card subscription gives you a local +39 number and solid data value without requiring the Codice Fiscale (tax code). Once you have your documentation sorted, you can transition to a local carrier contract for the best long-term pricing.

Step 4: Home Broadband — The Long-Term Solution

For stays of 3 months or longer, fixed broadband in your Italy home is the most reliable and cost-effective solution. TIM, Vodafone IT, and WindTre and other local providers typically offer packages priced at 20-35 euros per month. You’ll need your Codice Fiscale (tax code) and a confirmed address for the contract.