PrePaid SIM and Data, how much $ to load?
 

Hi People and sorry...I'm sure this has been asked a thousand times...but I just cant find an exact answer to my question.

So this is the situation:

In Italy for three weeks...need a SIM for probably a dozen short calls...and as an emergency.....more important is a data add -on for day to day navigation [on foot] and the ability to tether to my WiFi iPad......but dont plan any massive data downloads.

I can buy from WIN Termini [have generated a Codice Fiscale]

The TIMxSmartphone Maxi looks fine for data.

I'd like to buy a SIM plus the Maxi for data and to save mucking around, buy enough credit to last the senario above without having to re-charge.

So, two questions.....What SIM plan should I look at?

and what should I spend....10euro for a SIM and add another 20-30euro credit to cover all costs?

Many Thanks :D

That's TIM Termini by the way...not WIN

Consider 10€ for the card, including 5€ of credit you can use for your calls. Then you need at least 15€ for 3 weeks of data option. So I'd recharge 20€ and that would be ok. With TIM you can refill also just 5€, so it's not a big problem if you have to add some credit later, there's full of Tabacchi shops everywhere in Italy.

Many Thanks:)

Hi...

I hope its not too late to give you tips ,but you can try online mobile top up services.. =)
So you can also see the prices

Thanks..

I am thinking of getting a prepaid Wind card with the All Inclusive Digital option for 5€. Would I still need extra credit loaded or can I just use the 5€ that is included when you buy the sim card?

I always take the approach of not being afraid to add an extra 10 euros or so to my expected usage, on the basis that I can always sell the card on eBay when I get back.

Obviously there are issues with the SIM card being linked to you, but since the recipient probably wants a card they can burn up and then throw away, this shouldn't be a problem.

+Steve :)