Internet
Yes
Calls
No
SMS
No
4G
Yes
Works only on unlocked eSIM-supported devices — check your phone compatibility before purchase
Most packages do not include calls or SMS
Choose one of three methods:
Scan QR code
Install via 'Quick Install' button
Manual setup through phone settings
Use the package within 3 months from purchase
Local (one country), Regional (multiple countries), Global (many countries)
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Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean, and without a car you usually do not get far: beaches are scattered along the whole coast, and buses between small towns run infrequently. Navigation, a beach table booking, ferry times to the small islands and contact with the car rental all need internet every day. It is easy to install an eSIM at home so you do not have to look for an operator's shop after landing.
This page is the quickest way to buy a travel eSIM for Sardinia from 9 500 ₸. Pick a plan, pay online and install the digital SIM card at home before the flight — no passport and no queue at an airport kiosk.
The eSIM connects to local mobile networks, so you have data wherever they have coverage — Cagliari and the rest of the country.
Compared with roaming in Sardinia, an eSIM is usually much cheaper for mobile data: the price of the package is fixed and known in advance. Your home number stays active on the main SIM for calls and SMS.
If your phone does not support eSIM, you can buy a regular physical SIM card with data for Sardinia at a Funsim point of sale: at Almaty and Shymkent airports, or at our offices in Almaty — 130/1 Abay St and 1 Pozharsky St. Handy if you remember about the internet right before departure.
Sardinia is part of Italy, so an Italy plan will do, and if you continue through Europe, look at the regional plans. The island is large: from Olbia in the north-east to Cagliari in the south is several hours' drive, and a profile that works across Italy is easier than buying separately at each point of the route.
You can keep your main SIM in the phone for calls and bank SMS and send mobile data through the eSIM. Most plans have no voice calls, so messengers are easier for reaching agriturismo hosts, car rental offices and boat guides. Many of them answer on WhatsApp faster than by phone.
| Criterion | eSIM Funsim | Roaming | Local SIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| When to set up | At home, before the flight | Usually on arrival | After landing, in an operator's shop |
| What you do on the island | Switch data on for the eSIM | Check your operator's terms | Find a point of sale and bring documents |
| Cost of data | Fixed package, see plans above | Usually much more expensive | Depends on the operator's tariff |
| Your home number | Stays for calls and banking | Stays active | Usually a second SIM or a swap |
| A trip across all of Italy | One profile, if the plan allows | Depends on operator terms | Terms may differ by country |
The network works well in the towns and on the coast, and is less predictable in the mountains and remote coves. These are the places where you will use the internet most.
The main gateway to the north-east: flights land here, ferries sail from here and roads to the coast begin. After landing you need to find the rental desk, check the booking and open the route to your first hotel. With the eSIM already installed, you do not spend time looking for Wi-Fi.
A group of islands off the northern coast, reached by ferry from the port of Palau. The schedule depends on weather and season, so it is easier to check it on the day of travel. On the islands there is usually signal in the villages, but in empty coves it may drop, so an offline map is useful.
The north-western corner of the island with shallow clear water. Access rules apply to the most famous beach, so check the current conditions and hours on the official website before you go. Mobile internet is for booking and finding parking, and an offline map helps on the road.
The east coast with tall cliffs, boat trips and paths to coves. Some beaches are reachable only by water or on foot, and wind and waves change boat plans. Messages about departures and weather arrive in messengers, so connectivity is useful in advance. Signal may weaken in the gorges.
The mountainous heart of the island with villages, pastures and mural paintings on house walls. The roads wind and the settlements are small, so you need a navigator constantly. Save agriturismo addresses in advance, and book meals and tastings by phone or messenger.
An ancient nuraghic settlement on the UNESCO list, deep in the south of the island. You can check tickets and tours online, and most people get here by car. Internet helps with timetables, bookings and contact with a guide.
The south-eastern corner with long sandy beaches and protected coves where people come for several days. In summer beach car parks fill quickly, and an online map helps you find a spare beach. Internet is also useful for checking wind and weather before choosing a shore.
South-western islands reached by a causeway or by ferry. Ferry timetables and weather change plans, so check them the day before. The islands have small towns with cafes and accommodation, while signal can be weaker on empty stretches of coast.
Most services work as at home. On the island, apps for roads, parking and ferries come in handy.
Works well on the island and shows routes, car parks and opening hours. Download an offline map of the region you need, especially before going to the mountains and remote coves.
Helps with Italian menus, signs and rental contracts. Download Italian for offline use and translate text with the camera.
For hotels, apartments and agriturismi across the island. Save the confirmation and the map pin: addresses in the countryside are not always found by name.
A popular app in Italy for paying zone parking. Useful in towns and near beaches, but check whether it works at your car park and keep some cash for a machine without card payment.
Carriers such as Moby, GNV and Tirrenia publish timetables and tickets in apps and on their websites. Save your ticket in advance so you can show it at boarding without looking for signal.
This is how you reach hosts, boat guides and rental offices. Since most plans have no voice calls, messaging is the most convenient option.
Check that your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. You can see this in the settings or on the manufacturer's website.
Choose an Italy plan above and pay by card on the site, no passport is needed. If you continue through Europe, look at the regional plans.
Install the eSIM at home by QR code, the Quick install button or manually while you still have Wi-Fi.
After landing or leaving the ferry, choose the eSIM as your mobile data line and switch data roaming on for it.
Keep your main SIM for calls and bank SMS but turn off mobile data on it. If the package runs out, buy extra data on the site.
Before leaving town, download an offline map of the island and save your accommodation addresses: in the mountains and remote coves signal can be less reliable.
