Italy Prepaid Sim -- Questions

[leonardjack]

Good day!

I've reviewed the sticky threads and the Italy Prepaid SIM threads and still have some questions. I have a SAGEM my202x that my daughter got in Spain this summer so just need a sim card. I want to have my Italian cellphone number before I depart as have to leave it with family and work and don't want to make a bunch of calls to pass on the number were I to get a card once in-country.

1. I have noted at www.saveroaming.net that you need to provide a copy of your passport and an Italian Codice Fiscale to purchase a sim card. Is that the case for prepaid cards as well?

2. The consistent recommendation I see for prepaid sim cards is Telestial. Is that the general consensus, that Telestial is the best provider of pre-paid sim cards for Italy?

Thanks!

[Effendi]

Originally Posted by leonardjack

1. I have noted at www.saveroaming.net that you need to provide a copy of your passport and an Italian Codice Fiscale to purchase a sim card. Is that the case for prepaid cards as well?

yeah, of course, but it's something very easy and there's also an how-to on our ITALY page on this website...

Originally Posted by leonardjack

2. The consistent recommendation I see for prepaid sim cards is Telestial. Is that the general consensus, that Telestial is the best provider of pre-paid sim cards for Italy?

I guess they are reliable, and surely very expensive. eBay can be much cheaper and also much less reliable... buying it in Italy is surely cheaper and reliable.

[leonardjack]

Effendi -- thanks -- I appreciate your help!