Italy phone and data plans
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Italy phone and data plans
Sorry for bringing this up but, things change so quickly in this realm. Leaving US for 2 weeks in Italy in July. 3 generations of mobile device users. Will use wifi systems as much as possible for calls and texts back to and from US.
Recommendations for best (ie least expensive/best service) for calls/texts if wifi not available? My phone at least is Galaxy 3 Unlocked.
Thank you in advanced for any suggestions.
Recommendations for best (ie least expensive/best service) for calls/texts if wifi not available? My phone at least is Galaxy 3 Unlocked.
Thank you in advanced for any suggestions.
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ATT is carrier. My experience is even when sign up for their International plan it gets pretty pricy.
Usage is moderate but would like to text a decent amount.
Thank you for thoughts/help
Usage is moderate but would like to text a decent amount.
Thank you for thoughts/help
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If the phone is unlocked go to the TIM store. We were just there at the beginning of May and I got the tourist offer (it is still on the website) => 200 minutes for Italy and abroad calls and 2gb of internet (this did include texting too). I think I paid €30 with taxes. We were in Italy for 12 days and I had no problems. Not sure what AT&T charge for roaming but I know that Verizon isn't cheap and this was easy.
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How many SIM cards are you talking about? There may be a scaling issue with time. I have had one issued in 5 min/card as well as 20 min/card after waiting in line at a TIM store. It depends on how familiar the sales person with packages suitable for short term tourists as well as whether you hit the store during a busy time.
I like the TIM store on the secure side (and only in the secure side) of the FCO for Skyteam flights, but it looks like you are in a hurry to change your flight there. The FCO TIM staffs are very familiar with packages suitable for short term visitors.
I like the TIM store on the secure side (and only in the secure side) of the FCO for Skyteam flights, but it looks like you are in a hurry to change your flight there. The FCO TIM staffs are very familiar with packages suitable for short term visitors.