Hello. I have a TIM SIM card in my phone that I got in Italy. I have data only. There are apps that you can use to hail a taxi, but I cannot use them because you need to be able to receive a text message and I cannot do that as I have data only. Walking to a taxi stand will not always be convenient. I can't make phone calls either. I asked Funk Taxi if I could book using WhatsApp and they said that I have to call. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Posted by
the great P-NW
629 posts
If the taxi is from your hotel, ask the front desk to do it. If you're out and about, find the nearest hotel and walk up to their taxi stand.
Posted by
Duluth, MN🌲
12664 posts
Why don't you use a taxi or rideshare service that has an app that you can use using data? For example, I've used Freenow, Bolt, Uber, and others. I've also heard of itTaxi being used in Italy. The point is that all of these companies have apps, and if you have an app, then you can use data. If you don't want to use up your data, go into a place that has Wi-Fi, like a Starbucks or another coffee shop or hotel room and so on.
ETA: I just realized that you posted this in the Austria Forum. Are you in Austria or are you in Italy? It would help to know what country you're talking about with regards to taxis.
Posted by
Tinos, Greece
68 posts
Download Viber, it’s a fee app.
If the person you need to contact is not using Viber Purchase some call credit and use that to telephone.
It works like a little like what’s app and the old Skype. Except you can contact people who are not using the app by telephone for a small fee.
I think the global is around €10. You do not need to subscribe to a monthly payment.
Quite economical to use. Calls do not cost a lot.
Posted by
OP
United States
71 posts
I'm talking about Innsbruck, Austria.
Posted by
OP
United States
71 posts
Viber says that you need to be able to receive SMS to use the app. I have an Italian TIM SIM with data. No SMS.
Posted by
2839 posts
Free WiFi is available near everywhere. Does your phone has WiFi call feature? Then you can make calls.
Best is to get a cheap Austrian pre-paid SIM, you need a photo ID for that, though.
Posted by
Vienna, Austria
6103 posts
Please just use Uber.
Posted by
Tinos, Greece
68 posts
Ahh I see we what you mean with the SMS. You need to be able to receive a message code to set up your Viber after that SMS not needed.
Posted by
Duluth, MN🌲
12664 posts
reeddj, why are you making this so difficult? There is a simple solution. As Emily and I have both said, use a ride-share service like Uber, Bolt, FreeNow, etc.
Emily lives in Austria, so if she says there are Ubers there, then there are Ubers there. It's going to be the simplest way of getting from point A to point B.