My wife and I are traveling to Italy and do not have phones that work over there. We will be there for 2 weeks. Our provider will upgrade us to a Blackberry but we would not really have use for all the features once we returned and the cost is high. They told us to get a disposable cell phone in Rome at the airport. We have seen disposables for about $39 with a $20 shipping charge here in the States. Has anyone purchased a cell phone at an airport in Europe? What kind of costs are involved? Thanks.
Posted by
Coraopolis, Pa, USA
1018 posts
This past summer I used my Verizon World Edition phone in Italy with Verizon's $4.99 package. Next year I am going to buy an unlocked gsm quad band phone from ebay and buy a sim card in Italy. It is cheaper and easier. My Verizon phone took 5 days to interface with the Italian system.
Buon viaggio,
RB
Posted by
OP
Tarpon Springs, Florida, USA
8 posts
Thanks Steve and RB. This has been a big help. We'll also check out what is available after we get there.
Posted by
Mpls, MN
1005 posts
Was in Italy in July and it is very easy to purchase a SIM Card. Had a cell phone we had purchased in Italy on our trip in 2007. Price per minute: within Italy .16 Euro, to the states .50 Euro and all incoming calls free regardless of where they originate.
Posted by
Sacile, Italy
2 posts
As long as you have a tri-band phone (minimum). Find the local TIM dealer and switch out the SIM card. It comes loaded with 5 euros...each text is .04 and you do get charged 2-3 euros/week for the pre-paid plan. 20 euros gets me through 2 weeks, but I do a lot of calling/texting.