Italian Pre-paid Sim Cards

liz5959 · 24-02-2006, 13:25

Thanks, once again, for all the replies. To answer some questions:
We have 3 Verizon phones on a family plan and one Sprint phone, none of them are GSM. I do not think I can just get a SIM from verizon hooked to my daughters cell number, but I will ask.

After renting the phone from Verizon 18 months ago, I realized that having a mobil to use when in Europe was very useful . (the rental car died as we were filling it up outside of the Salzburg Airport. Somehow, the security system froze, the car wouldn't start and we were really just around the corner from where it needed to be returned. Several phone calls later, they sent someone out to reprogram security system. The whole process was much easier because we had a phone with us)

I think many americans rent cell phones to take to Europe, just because it's easier to deal with even if it is more expensive. I have decided just to buy a GSM phone to own, find a way, before she leaves the US, of setting it up for my daughter for her trip and then owning it for any future travel (Hopefully soon).

My sister, who is married to a Brit, and has lived extensively in Europe (Paris, Rome, London) says that since nothing in Italy works as it should

I should buy the international SIM card vs an Italian SIM card. And since many people report that United Mobil is more reliable than it used to be, I do think this is the solution.

I can always buy local SIMS for future travel, I just want to be able to set my daughter up with a phone for this trip to Italy, with the least amount of hassle. And, to not spend the money on Verizon rental, which will cost more than this process, and I won't own the phone.

So, is that Siemans phone a good choice to own, or is there something better in that price range ($80)? And, do you agree that buying a united mobile card for this particular trip, is the better thing to do?

Thanks for all your honest answers.

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liz5959 (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 3 Join Date: 23 Feb 2006	24-02-2006, 13:25 Thanks, once again, for all the replies. To answer some questions: We have 3 Verizon phones on a family plan and one Sprint phone, none of them are GSM. I do not think I can just get a SIM from verizon hooked to my daughters cell number, but I will ask. After renting the phone from Verizon 18 months ago, I realized that having a mobil to use when in Europe was very useful . (the rental car died as we were filling it up outside of the Salzburg Airport. Somehow, the security system froze, the car wouldn't start and we were really just around the corner from where it needed to be returned. Several phone calls later, they sent someone out to reprogram security system. The whole process was much easier because we had a phone with us) I think many americans rent cell phones to take to Europe, just because it's easier to deal with even if it is more expensive. I have decided just to buy a GSM phone to own, find a way, before she leaves the US, of setting it up for my daughter for her trip and then owning it for any future travel (Hopefully soon). My sister, who is married to a Brit, and has lived extensively in Europe (Paris, Rome, London) says that since nothing in Italy works as it should I should buy the international SIM card vs an Italian SIM card. And since many people report that United Mobil is more reliable than it used to be, I do think this is the solution. I can always buy local SIMS for future travel, I just want to be able to set my daughter up with a phone for this trip to Italy, with the least amount of hassle. And, to not spend the money on Verizon rental, which will cost more than this process, and I won't own the phone. So, is that Siemans phone a good choice to own, or is there something better in that price range ($80)? And, do you agree that buying a united mobile card for this particular trip, is the better thing to do? Thanks for all your honest answers.