Prepaid SIM in Italy? - Page 15

Effendi · 07-07-2010, 09:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgingras

I saw it here:
Maxxi Internet per iPhone - TIM

The page is still online, but it's in the "not activable options" section, as you can see here:
Tutte le offerte - Tariffe e Opzioni - TIM
Look for:
Non trovi l'offerta che stai cercando? Cercala fra quelle non più attivabili. and follow the menu.

Effendi · 07-07-2010, 09:09

Virtual Operators in Italy don't have very interesting offers. Some of them are internet based, some you can find at discount stores, but overall there's not a real bargain in using them. Quality of service is the same as with the Network Operators.
I think Wind and 3 are still the cheapest solutions. I always suggest Wind since it has quite a good coverage, cheap rates and usually a good service.

The page is updated, but consider that in Summer there are many offers too, so you can get discounts.

vegemite · 09-07-2010, 04:53

So if I find 'negazio wind' that will point me to the nearest Wind store? Or can I buy anywhere? And will the store generally speak English and be able to tell me how to activate the Wind data offer or should I bring someone who can speak Italian?

Effendi · 12-07-2010, 13:26

Vegemite I think I already wrote it about 1000 times how to activate the data options, why don't you simply read it?
No, most probably no one in the shop will speak English, but they'll probably do their best to sell you the simcard, so don't worry too much... and yes, negozio means shop, that's where you have to go.

aradjan · **Calls to Armenia -** 18-07-2010, 10:11

Dears,
A need your help and advise. From 23 of July I am going to visit the Italy and travel several cities (Rome, Naples, San Marin, Venice, Piza, Venice). I need prepaid cards for calls only to Armenia with chipest rates for outgoing calls and free for incoming.
What operator and package would you advice me.
Thanks

Effendi · 26-07-2010, 11:24

Barev!

The cheapest solution to call Armenia is using a Lycamobile prepaid card.
PrePaidGSM: Lycamobile (Italy)
Calling Armenia costs € 0.18/min to landline and € 0.29/min to mobiles, plus a € 0.15 setup fee.

You can find them at Tabacchi shop with this logo:

aviators99 · 14-08-2010, 02:43

Hello,

Excellent forum!

I understand that it is much better to buy the SIM in Italy. However, I am trying to prepare an unlocked phone for my parents. I do not want them to have to deal with anything at all.

Can I:

1) Buy a Wind SIM somewhere and pick it up and have it shipped to the US?
2) Can I activate it in advance of their trip?
3) What will the actual difference in cost be? Is it per minute, or just initial cost/postage?

Thanks in advance

bauruine · 18-08-2010, 11:16

Hi Effendi,
hi all others,

I'm new to this forum and I've read this thread and a lot of others.

In the spring this year I bought a TIM SIM because I was for two weeks at lake Garda and wanted to use it for internet. I used the 100h internet/month rate.
Soon (Sept. 4th) I will be in Italy again for two weeks and want to use the SIM again from the very beginning.

I tried recharging it online by my German credit card and my German Paypal account even I have read, that it will not work. Because a lot of information about that way is old in the web. None of both kinds worked as I have expected.

The problem is that I want to recharge the SIMand activate internet access early enough, because there is only a small amount of time leaving the airport (Catania) and enter a sailing boat. On the boat I want to use the SIM from ther very beginning.

Is there a way to recharge the SIM with 20 Euro an activate an internet access service from Germany?

Thank you for any help
from Germany
Rolf

BLC · **Filling a TIM card -** 20-08-2010, 16:30

I have the same problem with my wife's Tim card. I have a Wind card and can fill it online from Canada with a Canadian credit card. I am buying my wife a Wind card to replace her Tim!

BLC · 20-08-2010, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by aviators99

Hello,

Excellent forum!

I understand that it is much better to buy the SIM in Italy. However, I am trying to prepare an unlocked phone for my parents. I do not want them to have to deal with anything at all.

Can I:

1) Buy a Wind SIM somewhere and pick it up and have it shipped to the US?
2) Can I activate it in advance of their trip?
3) What will the actual difference in cost be? Is it per minute, or just initial cost/postage?

Thanks in advance

Telestial or Cellular Abroad will sell you a sim card and mail it to you. More expensive than doing it in Italy.

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Effendi (Offline) The great Dictator! Prepaid Prophet Posts: 2,487 Join Date: 13 Jan 2004 Location: Trieste/Trst Country:	07-07-2010, 09:09 Virtual Operators in Italy don't have very interesting offers. Some of them are internet based, some you can find at discount stores, but overall there's not a real bargain in using them. Quality of service is the same as with the Network Operators. I think Wind and 3 are still the cheapest solutions. I always suggest Wind since it has quite a good coverage, cheap rates and usually a good service. The page is updated, but consider that in Summer there are many offers too, so you can get discounts. 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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vegemite (Offline) Member Advanced Member Posts: 48 Join Date: 10 May 2010 Location: Australia Country:	09-07-2010, 04:53 So if I find 'negazio wind' that will point me to the nearest Wind store? Or can I buy anywhere? And will the store generally speak English and be able to tell me how to activate the Wind data offer or should I bring someone who can speak Italian? HTC Desire (unlocked UK version) / Nokia E71 (Wife's phone) / 3 Australia Post Paid SIM (both) Looking for data / voice SIMS for Europe in August 2010 - UK, France, Italy, Austria, Croatia and Bosnia

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Effendi (Offline) The great Dictator! Prepaid Prophet Posts: 2,487 Join Date: 13 Jan 2004 Location: Trieste/Trst Country:	12-07-2010, 13:26 Vegemite I think I already wrote it about 1000 times how to activate the data options, why don't you simply read it? No, most probably no one in the shop will speak English, but they'll probably do their best to sell you the simcard, so don't worry too much... and yes, negozio means shop, that's where you have to go. 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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aradjan (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 1 Join Date: 18 Jul 2010 Country:	Calls to Armenia - 18-07-2010, 10:11 Dears, A need your help and advise. From 23 of July I am going to visit the Italy and travel several cities (Rome, Naples, San Marin, Venice, Piza, Venice). I need prepaid cards for calls only to Armenia with chipest rates for outgoing calls and free for incoming. What operator and package would you advice me. Thanks

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Effendi (Offline) The great Dictator! Prepaid Prophet Posts: 2,487 Join Date: 13 Jan 2004 Location: Trieste/Trst Country:	26-07-2010, 11:24 Barev! The cheapest solution to call Armenia is using a Lycamobile prepaid card. PrePaidGSM: Lycamobile (Italy) Calling Armenia costs € 0.18/min to landline and € 0.29/min to mobiles, plus a € 0.15 setup fee. You can find them at Tabacchi shop with this logo: 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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aviators99 (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 1 Join Date: 14 Aug 2010 Country:	14-08-2010, 02:43 Hello, Excellent forum! I understand that it is much better to buy the SIM in Italy. However, I am trying to prepare an unlocked phone for my parents. I do not want them to have to deal with anything at all. Can I: 1) Buy a Wind SIM somewhere and pick it up and have it shipped to the US? 2) Can I activate it in advance of their trip? 3) What will the actual difference in cost be? Is it per minute, or just initial cost/postage? Thanks in advance

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bauruine (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 6 Join Date: 17 Aug 2010 Country:	18-08-2010, 11:16 Hi Effendi, hi all others, I'm new to this forum and I've read this thread and a lot of others. In the spring this year I bought a TIM SIM because I was for two weeks at lake Garda and wanted to use it for internet. I used the 100h internet/month rate. Soon (Sept. 4th) I will be in Italy again for two weeks and want to use the SIM again from the very beginning. I tried recharging it online by my German credit card and my German Paypal account even I have read, that it will not work. Because a lot of information about that way is old in the web. None of both kinds worked as I have expected. The problem is that I want to recharge the SIMand activate internet access early enough, because there is only a small amount of time leaving the airport (Catania) and enter a sailing boat. On the boat I want to use the SIM from ther very beginning. Is there a way to recharge the SIM with 20 Euro an activate an internet access service from Germany? Thank you for any help from Germany Rolf

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BLC (Offline) Member Advanced Member Posts: 79 Join Date: 23 Sep 2008 Location: Canada & Italy Country:	Filling a TIM card - 20-08-2010, 16:30 I have the same problem with my wife's Tim card. I have a Wind card and can fill it online from Canada with a Canadian credit card. I am buying my wife a Wind card to replace her Tim!