TIM network in Italy - a couple of questions

fedeprovenza · 15-07-2008, 08:32

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Originally Posted by Jim418

I bought a TIM SIM of ebay with 5E on it. It came with instructions that of course are in ......Italian!

First basic question: Are incoming text messages free just like incoming calls?

yes, all over the world (text messages)

Effendi · 15-07-2008, 10:48

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Originally Posted by fedeprovenza

yes, all over the world (text messages)

No, it's not true.
Roaming on Kish Island (Iran) you pay € 0,262 for each SMS received. It's the only exception AFAIK and TIM is the only Italian operator to do so.

powerlifter · 15-07-2008, 12:00

Not free in the US. You have to buy a bundle or .10 a msg.

dg7feq · 15-07-2008, 22:48

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Originally Posted by powerlifter

Not free in the US. You have to buy a bundle or .10 a msg.

he meant with the italian TIM SIM-card. With this one its free all over the world (except Iran)

Chris

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