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Forum: Europe 09-05-2011, 09:29
Replies: 4
Views: 4,805
Posted By Effendi
Yes, you can get 1,5GB for 75kunas for 30 days,...

Yes, you can get 1,5GB for 75kunas for 30 days, activatin the XL option on your Sinpa Internet sim-card. I don't know about postpaid offers, you can ask T-Mobile.
Forum: Italy 09-05-2011, 09:20
Replies: 20
Views: 61,266
Posted By Effendi
Arrow Prepaid in Italy - How to buy

A little guide on how to buy a prepaid card in Italy and the most common issues.

CODICE FISCALE

In order to buy a prepaid sim-card in Italy you must register to the Italian tax system. The only...
Forum: Italy 09-05-2011, 08:19
Replies: 8
Views: 4,402
Posted By Effendi
It's strange, I remember there was an USSD code...

It's strange, I remember there was an USSD code to check the data bundle, but it seems there's not anymore. That's probably because they consider this option to be "unlimited" even if it isn't.
...
Forum: Italy 09-05-2011, 08:16
Replies: 1
Views: 2,546
Posted By Effendi
Usually shops in town are open 9-19.30, at the...

Usually shops in town are open 9-19.30, at the airport probably they are open 24h, I don't know.
There's full of information on this website and on this forum on how to buy a prepaid in Italy, just...
Forum: Italy 09-05-2011, 08:11
Replies: 18
Views: 6,916
Posted By Effendi
Go with TIM, it has better coverage and speed...

Go with TIM, it has better coverage and speed compared to Vodafone and it's cheaper too. COOP Voce is cheaper than TIM and uses the same network.

You can use the Internet Senza Limiti on your...
Forum: Italy 09-05-2011, 08:08
Replies: 1
Views: 10,441
Posted By Effendi
It can take up to 48 hours to get the sim...

It can take up to 48 hours to get the sim activated. You have to do nothing, just be patient. Usually it takes less than 1 hour, but it can happen it takes longer. Buying it on a weekend doesn't...
Forum: Italy 09-05-2011, 08:05
Replies: 1
Views: 2,769
Posted By Effendi
TIM has the best coverage. So go with TIM or COOP...

TIM has the best coverage. So go with TIM or COOP Voce which uses TIM network.
Forum: Italy 08-05-2011, 21:08
Replies: 2
Views: 3,373
Posted By Effendi
You used data before the data option was active,...

You used data before the data option was active, that's the reason why your credit quicky went to zero and then you had to refill again...

Wind card include 5€ of credit, while the Mega Unlimited...
Forum: Italy 08-05-2011, 21:03
Replies: 8
Views: 4,402
Posted By Effendi
You can try to write SALDO to 4155 and you will...

You can try to write SALDO to 4155 and you will receive 1 or 2 SMS with all the information about your credit. I thought there was an USSD code, but I cannot find it on Wind site.
Forum: Italy 08-05-2011, 21:00
Replies: 2
Views: 2,623
Posted By Effendi
Surely TIM has the best coverage. Vodafone is...

Surely TIM has the best coverage. Vodafone is rather good but more expensive. Wind is a little less good, but cheaper. Don't rely on 3, it has coverage in towns, but many "holes" in between.
Forum: Italy 08-05-2011, 20:58
Replies: 5
Views: 2,629
Posted By Effendi
With the wap APN you have some limitations,...

With the wap APN you have some limitations, usually you cannot use VoIP and so on... but these days it's not that big difference there was in the past. Usually these days with "wap" they mean...
Forum: Europe 05-05-2011, 18:13
Replies: 4
Views: 2,784
Posted By Effendi
Tušmobil and Si Mobil in Slovenia are 100% EDGE,...

Tušmobil and Si Mobil in Slovenia are 100% EDGE, probably Mobitel too. And they have 3G in most places as well, pity that their prepaid data offers are so expensive...
Forum: Italy 05-05-2011, 08:22
Replies: 217
Views: 100,104
Posted By Effendi
It can take some hours, also on old sim-cards.

It can take some hours, also on old sim-cards.
Forum: Off Topic (any other discussion) 04-05-2011, 13:32
Replies: 1
Views: 7,452
Posted By Effendi
Yes, I know. And most of them are also out of...

Yes, I know. And most of them are also out of date. I think it's not much sense to put links to GSMWorld maps anymore.
Forum: Italy 04-05-2011, 07:23
Replies: 217
Views: 100,104
Posted By Effendi
You can activate also online, just login, go to...

You can activate also online, just login, go to the page of the offer you like and click on "ATTIVATI SUBITO".
Otherwise login on 155.it, go to "Modifica la tua offerta" and then choose among the...
Forum: Italy 01-05-2011, 11:26
Replies: 19
Views: 6,108
Posted By Effendi
Eheh, I wish you my best luck! ;) It's absurd...

Eheh, I wish you my best luck! ;)
It's absurd that at the main train station in the capital of Italy they don't speak English, but so it is... BTW go to the first Tabacchi shop you find and ask for...
Forum: Italy 29-04-2011, 07:27
Replies: 19
Views: 6,108
Posted By Effendi
In Rome there should be nearly no differences...

In Rome there should be nearly no differences between TIM and Wind, talking about 2G and 3G networks. Of course, talking about whole Italy, TIM has a more widespread network (expecially on 3G). Wind...
Forum: Italy 28-04-2011, 08:36
Replies: 19
Views: 6,108
Posted By Effendi
TIM simcard: 10€ including 5€ of credit (you can...

TIM simcard: 10€ including 5€ of credit (you can use it for calls, SMS, etc...)
Internet Senza Limiti: 24€ for 1 month plus 5€ activation fee (could be free for new users, surely with Wind it is).
...
Forum: Italy 28-04-2011, 08:32
Replies: 8
Views: 4,402
Posted By Effendi
In Nervi you should have no problems, expecially...

In Nervi you should have no problems, expecially if you are up on the hills. You could have some problems only if you are in some little street in the old part of the town.
Forum: Italy 27-04-2011, 13:30
Replies: 3
Views: 2,537
Posted By Effendi
In Italy, as well as in several other countries,...

In Italy, as well as in several other countries, you must register in order to use a prepaid card. That's totally normal. If you had a Codice Fiscale with you you wouldn't have thos problems with...
Forum: Italy 27-04-2011, 11:38
Replies: 19
Views: 6,108
Posted By Effendi
It's good but you only get 250MB and you cannot...

It's good but you only get 250MB and you cannot use it for tethering. For high usage it's not the best option, but surely it's cheap.
Forum: Italy 27-04-2011, 07:21
Replies: 19
Views: 6,108
Posted By Effendi
UMTS in Europe works on 2100 MHz, so no problem...

UMTS in Europe works on 2100 MHz, so no problem with your Nexus as long as it's unlocked, of course.

You can check Wind shops here:
Wind - Privati - - Rivenditori...
Forum: Italy 26-04-2011, 14:36
Replies: 1
Views: 2,360
Posted By Effendi
Any Italian sim card will work in all the Italian...

Any Italian sim card will work in all the Italian places ad you should have 3G coverage everywhere you will go (they are all main towns). While in Corsica (France), Malta and Croatia you will pay...
Forum: Italy 26-04-2011, 14:31
Replies: 8
Views: 3,778
Posted By Effendi
Yes, it's PRO INTERNETSENZALIMITI to 40916. I...

Yes, it's PRO INTERNETSENZALIMITI to 40916.
I confirm that TIMxSMARTPHONE has a 250MB weekly bundle, I corrected my page, sorry for my mistake.
Forum: Italy 26-04-2011, 14:27
Replies: 7
Views: 4,168
Posted By Effendi
Hi Vinze, I fear it's too late now, I'm sorry,...

Hi Vinze, I fear it's too late now, I'm sorry, but I was on holidays and I couldn't reply earlier. Internet no stop perfectly works on usb bundles/laptops too even if it's targeted to be used on a...
Forum: Italy 26-04-2011, 14:25
Replies: 8
Views: 4,402
Posted By Effendi
Hi, I'm from Genova and I've been a Wind customer...

Hi, I'm from Genova and I've been a Wind customer for more than 10 years, so I've quite an experience about it. You can use Skype and tether with the 10GB option by Wind and speed should be decent...
Forum: Italy 26-04-2011, 14:21
Replies: 1
Views: 2,357
Posted By Effendi
Usually TIM cards are automatically activated...

Usually TIM cards are automatically activated after few hours, but I suppose they need to be registered on TIM network. So there are no other options, you have to be in Italy. Anyway what's the sense...
Forum: Italy 26-04-2011, 14:19
Replies: 1
Views: 2,532
Posted By Effendi
You can put any Italian sim card in your unlocked...

You can put any Italian sim card in your unlocked iPhone, not only TIM and Vodafone, but also Wind, 3 and the various MVNOs, no problem at all. No one will lock your phone.
Forum: Italy 14-04-2011, 11:33
Replies: 7
Views: 4,168
Posted By Effendi
Easy steps: 1) go to a Wind shop and buy a...

Easy steps:
1) go to a Wind shop and buy a prepaid card (any tariff, it doesn't change for data)
2) ask the dealer to switch the language to English (he must put the card into a phone and call...
Forum: Italy 14-04-2011, 08:25
Replies: 3
Views: 2,758
Posted By Effendi
Of course the website is not always updated, but...

Of course the website is not always updated, but I'm Italian and I'm the admin of this website too, so usually Italian pages are rather updated. BTW talking about voice calls rates, they are quite...
Forum: Italy 14-04-2011, 08:22
Replies: 7
Views: 4,168
Posted By Effendi
SMS = short message system The SMS is just a...

SMS = short message system
The SMS is just a message (max 160 letters) which you can send from your phone or usb dongle to another number. The one who receives your SMS will see your number, so...
Forum: Italy 12-04-2011, 15:23
Replies: 4
Views: 3,125
Posted By Effendi
There are 2 Wind resellers in via Piave (number...

There are 2 Wind resellers in via Piave (number 114 and 56, close to the station) and three other not far away from there.
No phone shop at the airport, AFAIK. BTW I'm sure there's plenty of phone...
Forum: Europe 12-04-2011, 15:17
Replies: 4
Views: 3,187
Posted By Effendi
Exactly, I was in Piran last saturday and I tried...

Exactly, I was in Piran last saturday and I tried to register on Wind by the church on the hill but without success. Searching for networks I could see all Italian and Croatian networks, as well as...
Forum: Italy 12-04-2011, 15:13
Replies: 8
Views: 3,778
Posted By Effendi
Yes, it's 10GB per month. If you use more you...

Yes, it's 10GB per month. If you use more you just go slowly but keep on using it without paying anything more.
Forum: Italy 12-04-2011, 15:12
Replies: 1
Views: 2,991
Posted By Effendi
You can surely change your sim-card at any TIM...

You can surely change your sim-card at any TIM shop, no problem.
Of course you will probably have to pay for this service (10-20 euros, I don't know).

Otherwise you can cut it...
Forum: Italy 12-04-2011, 15:11
Replies: 3
Views: 2,758
Posted By Effendi
If you know this is a FAQ why asking for it...

If you know this is a FAQ why asking for it again?
Take a look here:
PrePaidGSM: Italy (http://www.prepaidgsm.net/en/italy.html)
and decide by yourself which is the best offer for your use.

If...
Forum: Italy 12-04-2011, 15:09
Replies: 4
Views: 3,125
Posted By Effendi
For 2 days I don't think it's worth to look for a...

For 2 days I don't think it's worth to look for a sim-card. You'll probably have wifi at your hotel. BTW Mestre (=mainland Venice) is a big city with plenty of phone shops so you won't have any...
Forum: Europe 11-04-2011, 16:51
Replies: 4
Views: 3,187
Posted By Effendi
Prepaid data offers in Slovenia are really high...

Prepaid data offers in Slovenia are really high and only available on Mobitel and SiMobil. It's strange since their postpaid offers are rather good, but the prepaid ones really not.

Italian...
Forum: Italy 01-04-2011, 15:15
Replies: 8
Views: 3,778
Posted By Effendi
Arrow New data offer by TIM

At last also TIM has now a new data plan with "unlimited" surfing which is, in fact, called "Internet Senza Limiti".

Actually it has limits, of course:
- 10GB of surfing
- 64Kbps speed limited...
Forum: Italy 23-03-2011, 15:10
Replies: 5
Views: 3,472
Posted By Effendi
I think COOP Voce could be a good solution. You...

I think COOP Voce could be a good solution.
You can activate the "NO FRONTIERE" option for free and call all Koean numbers at € 0.15/min (plus 0.15€ set-up fee).

For data there are 4 different...
Forum: Italy 21-03-2011, 20:53
Replies: 3
Views: 3,793
Posted By Effendi
No need to be COOP members anymore. Just go to a...

No need to be COOP members anymore. Just go to a COOP supermarket (better if it's a big one) and get it.
Forum: Italy 12-03-2011, 15:56
Replies: 3
Views: 3,793
Posted By Effendi
COOP is not more expensive than Wind, but if you...

COOP is not more expensive than Wind, but if you use more data than your bundle you pay extra, with Wind you go slower.

For the rest COOP Voce is identical to all other operators, including the...
Forum: Italy 12-03-2011, 15:14
Replies: 22
Views: 89,814
Posted By Effendi
http://www.prepaidgsm.net/loghi/logo_coopvoce.gif...

http://www.prepaidgsm.net/loghi/logo_coopvoce.gif
(updated on 12/03/2011)

First of all check the COVERAGE (http://www.tim.it/coperturaumts/c/italia/selezionaprovincia.do).

Here is a MAP...
Forum: Italy 12-03-2011, 15:09
Replies: 6
Views: 3,382
Posted By Effendi
I don't have an iPhone, but my HTW Wildfire has...

I don't have an iPhone, but my HTW Wildfire has the hot-spot app too and it works with any provider. But I'd go with some plan which uses the web APN and not the wap APN since they could understand...
Forum: Italy 12-03-2011, 15:07
Replies: 1
Views: 3,134
Posted By Effendi
Any will do, but you have to check coverage. TIM...

Any will do, but you have to check coverage. TIM usually has the best one, but unfortunately it has quite bad data plans. You can go with COOP Voce data plans...
Forum: Italy 11-03-2011, 09:45
Replies: 2
Views: 2,704
Posted By Effendi
There's a Wind shop in Castellammare del Golfo: ...

There's a Wind shop in Castellammare del Golfo:

DANCRIS TELEFONIA DI ROCCA LAURA
Rivenditore Wind
CASTELLAMMARE DEL GOLFO (TP), CAP 91014
CORSO GARIBALDI 147 , Tel. 092431657
Forum: Italy 07-03-2011, 23:36
Replies: 6
Views: 4,742
Posted By Effendi
Did you try to write NO 30 ORE to 4243688?

Did you try to write NO 30 ORE to 4243688?
Forum: Italy 03-03-2011, 15:59
Replies: 1
Views: 2,843
Posted By Effendi
Do you have coverage? Is your sim-card active? ...

Do you have coverage?
Is your sim-card active?
Is the 50 Ore (horrible offer) option active?
Forum: Italy 02-03-2011, 11:55
Replies: 6
Views: 7,773
Posted By Effendi
With the Wap APN (i.e. TIMxSMARTPHONE option) you...

With the Wap APN (i.e. TIMxSMARTPHONE option) you can use the connection only through your mobile phone. No tethering. Google maps works with no problem, as well as POP/IMAP on your phone should work...
Forum: Italy 01-03-2011, 14:37
Replies: 6
Views: 7,773
Posted By Effendi
yes, it's that simple. Just wait for the...

yes, it's that simple. Just wait for the comfirmation SMS before using data, of course.
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