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Sep 23rd, 2006 | 08:36 AM

ciaony

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Cell phones in Italy

Any advice as to which prepaid plan and provider to go with?

I'll need two, will be calling to NYC quite a bit as well as back and forth with my wife while we are in Rome.

Thank you!

Sep 24th, 2006 | 08:23 AM

ira

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Sep 24th, 2006 | 08:35 AM

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www.prepaidgsm.net

Sep 24th, 2006 | 11:20 AM

CristinaR

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I just reserved two cell phones to use in Rome from Cellhire.com They have a two for one deal. I haven't used them yet, but after a lot of research I chose them.

Sep 25th, 2006 | 03:49 AM

leahinsc

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We were able to use our cell phone - it just automatically switched to the TIM network once it Italy. We had service in most areas and calls were $1.50/minute but we figured it was less of a hassle than the alternatives.

Oct 2nd, 2006 | 07:22 AM

ciaony

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Reading through, it seems the best way to go about this is to buy a pre-paid phone when I get there.
Does anyone disagree strongly?

Oct 2nd, 2006 | 07:54 AM

MaureenB

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If you stay in Rome at one of the Daphne properties, which are highly recommended on this Forum, the hotel provides you with a cell phone for the duration of your stay. Maybe an option?