TIM network in Italy - a couple of questions

Jim418 · **TIM network in Italy - a couple of questions -** 15-07-2008, 03:08

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?

Second: For recharging, there is some indication that there is a 5E fee to recharge the phone. So If you buy a 10E card you only get 5E of talk time. Is that right?

Thanks.

Effendi · 15-07-2008, 08:24

1) of course they are free
2) no, it's not right. There was a fee for recharging in the past, but it has been abolished last year. If you buy a 10€ refill you get 10€ of credit.

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.

Jim418 · 15-07-2008, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Effendi

1) of course they are free
2) no, it's not right. There was a fee for recharging in the past, but it has been abolished last year. If you buy a 10€ refill you get 10€ of credit.

Thanks for the quick and informative response.

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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Jim418 (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 2 Join Date: 14 Jul 2008 Country:	TIM network in Italy - a couple of questions - 15-07-2008, 03:08 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? Second: For recharging, there is some indication that there is a 5E fee to recharge the phone. So If you buy a 10E card you only get 5E of talk time. Is that right? Thanks.

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Effendi (Offline) The great Dictator! Prepaid Prophet Posts: 2,487 Join Date: 13 Jan 2004 Location: Trieste/Trst Country:	15-07-2008, 08:24 1) of course they are free 2) no, it's not right. There was a fee for recharging in the past, but it has been abolished last year. If you buy a 10€ refill you get 10€ of credit. Working Prepaids: IT: Wind, Vodafone IT, UNO Mobile; SM: Prima; UK: 3, Virgin; INT: TravelSIM, Truphone. Deceased Prepaids: CZ: Oskar, Eurotel; SK: Orange; DE: E-Plus, Aldi, Simyo; GE: Geocell; AM: Armentel; PL: Heyah, Plus; LT: Tele2; LV: Amigo; EE: Elisa; UA: Kyivstar; NZ: Vodafone; INT: UM, UM+, ICQSim. GSM/3G Phones: Nokia Lumia 630 dual sim

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