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Works fine
WhatsApp
Works fine
Works fine
Local app preferred
Works fine
Europe
Italy
6 apps tracked4 work fine
Last verified: September 7, 2026How current is this? Read our accuracy disclaimer
Payments1
Apple Pay
No direct substitute
Apple Pay and contactless are broadly accepted; keep some cash for small cafés and rural spots.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 24, 2026
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Messaging1
No direct substitute
WhatsApp is the default in Italy — restaurants, B&Bs and drivers all use it, including for bookings.
No setup needed
Last verified: Sep 7, 2026
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Maps & Navigation1
Google Maps
No direct substitute
Google Maps works well, including Trenitalia and city transit.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 24, 2026
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Ride-hailing1
Uber
Use instead: FREE NOW / itTaxi
Uber is limited (mostly Uber Black in a few cities). Locals use FREE NOW or itTaxi.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 24, 2026
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Internet Access1
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Local app preferredUS carrier roaming
Use instead: Local eSIM (Airalo / Holafly) or TIM / Vodafone / Iliad SIM
Roaming works; a travel eSIM or an Iliad/TIM SIM is much cheaper for a longer stay.
Set up before you land
Last verified: Sep 7, 2026
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Social Media Access1
Instagram / Facebook / X
No direct substitute
All major social apps work normally.
No setup needed
Last verified: Sep 7, 2026
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