Last year we bought phone at Les Halles and a chip at a tabac. The guys at the tabac set up our phone. Now we are going to Italy. Will I be able to buy a chip at the airport? Is there a customer service center where the person might make the call for me like they did at Charles de Gaulle?
Posted by
North Carolina
362 posts
Not sure about airports but there are Vodafone stores everywhere including major train stations. They can put a SIM card in any American phone and set everything up for you.
Posted by
Virginia, USA
792 posts
If you are flying into Milan (MXP), there is a VodaFone desk down on the same level as baggage claim
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32216 posts
sandy,
If you bought the phone in France (Les Halles?), it's most likely unlocked. Therefore it should work with a SIM card purchased in Italy. What type of phone is it? You didn't say which airport you'd be arriving at, so it's difficult to offer much advice.
Posted by
OP
31 posts
We are landing in Venice at Marco Polo.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32216 posts
sandy,
Thanks for the additional information. I'm not sure if there are any phone retailers at VCE, so you may have to wait until you get into Venice. I'd suggest asking the staff at your hotel for the location of the nearest shop. I believe there's a WIND shop at Venezia Santa Lucia rail station. If you'd prefer Vodaphone or TIM you'll probably have to go into the main part of Venice.