Go Back  Fodor's Travel Talk Forums > Destinations > Europe
Reload this Page >

Buying TIM card on arrival - Rome or Orvieto?

Search

Buying TIM card on arrival - Rome or Orvieto?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 11th, 2008, 06:13 AM
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 36,791
Likes: 0
Received 14 Likes on 11 Posts
Buying TIM card on arrival - Rome or Orvieto?

I'll be arriving FCO, training to Termini and then on to Orvieto. Is there somwhere in Orvieto that I could get a TIM? If not, which would be easier,FCO or Termini?
kybourbon is online now  
Old Sep 11th, 2008, 06:21 AM
  #2  
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 180
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
There are TIM kiosk in stores all over. You can wait until Orvieto. Termini there are also plenty of stores.

Sounds like your off to a great trip. Will you be in Umbria the entire time?

Here's a video introduction to Umbria:

http://www.webvisionitaly.com/catego...p;ref_item=271

And another on riding the trains:

http://www.webvisionitaly.com/catego...p;ref_item=375

Buon Viaggio!
WebVisionItaly is offline  
Old Sep 11th, 2008, 08:13 AM
  #3  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,155
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
kybourbon,
See http://www.privati.tim.it/pr/pr_risu...mp;tuttoS=true


Henry
Henry is offline  
Old Sep 11th, 2008, 09:11 AM
  #4  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 36,791
Likes: 0
Received 14 Likes on 11 Posts
Thanks. I won't be staying in Umbria except for my first two nights in Orvieto. I just didn't want to fool with getting it FCO or Termini as I will just be coming off the overnight flight (and Ambien).

I'm using a phone my daughter bought when she lived in Spain two years ago. I've never bothered with a phone before, but it seems people want to "keep in touch" this time. I got the phone to charge and now it's asking for a PIN #. My daughter doesn't remember if she set the pin or if it will be something that comes with the TIM card. The phone instruction book is in Spanish and DD is away at grad school so can't translate it for me. The info book for her SIM purchase is there too (she was good about keeping the box it came in and all the paperwork), but of course, it's in Spanish.

What should I expect to pay for a TIM? I won't really be using the phone much so want need lots of minutes.
kybourbon is online now  
Old Sep 11th, 2008, 12:56 PM
  #5  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,155
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
kybourbon,
A TIM SIM will cost 10 euro and come with 5 euro call time.

Henry
Henry is offline  
Old Sep 11th, 2008, 03:32 PM
  #6  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 36,791
Likes: 0
Received 14 Likes on 11 Posts
Thanks! I was able to locate the PIN from my daughter's old SIM so at least I know the phone is still functional.
kybourbon is online now  
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
carolalfieri
Europe
4
Sep 29th, 2012 09:42 AM
lizcakes
Europe
9
Jul 28th, 2007 11:26 AM
weber6560
Europe
14
Oct 10th, 2006 01:05 PM
Mia
Europe
6
Mar 10th, 2003 07:13 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -