Prepaid SIM in Italy?

[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

[BLC]

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.