Which sim for a local number + data, Rome, 3 days ?
Jan 25, 2015, 4:40 am
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 356
Which sim for a local number + data, Rome, 3 days ?
Hi,
I'm expecting a short visit to Rome (staying there for around 3 days), and will need a local number for occasional calls (such as calling the hotel), and a modest data plan for checking emails and light web surfing.
I'd appreciate suggestions which sim should I go for (the cheaper the better). I'd prefer getting a SIM which I can purchase straight at the airport.
Is there a sim on a daily basis, which I can topup?. I've read on the forum about the "TIM Welcome" option, but it seems excessive for my needs.
What's the procedure for purchasing such a local number SIM in Italy?.
Thanks
I'm expecting a short visit to Rome (staying there for around 3 days), and will need a local number for occasional calls (such as calling the hotel), and a modest data plan for checking emails and light web surfing.
I'd appreciate suggestions which sim should I go for (the cheaper the better). I'd prefer getting a SIM which I can purchase straight at the airport.
Is there a sim on a daily basis, which I can topup?. I've read on the forum about the "TIM Welcome" option, but it seems excessive for my needs.
What's the procedure for purchasing such a local number SIM in Italy?.
Thanks
Jan 25, 2015, 6:38 am
#2
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SFO, VCE
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Posts: 2,881
Hi,
I'm expecting a short visit to Rome (staying there for around 3 days), and will need a local number for occasional calls (such as calling the hotel), and a modest data plan for checking emails and light web surfing.
I'd appreciate suggestions which sim should I go for (the cheaper the better). I'd prefer getting a SIM which I can purchase straight at the airport.
Is there a sim on a daily basis, which I can topup?. I've read on the forum about the "TIM Welcome" option, but it seems excessive for my needs.
What's the procedure for purchasing such a local number SIM in Italy?.
Thanks
I'm expecting a short visit to Rome (staying there for around 3 days), and will need a local number for occasional calls (such as calling the hotel), and a modest data plan for checking emails and light web surfing.
I'd appreciate suggestions which sim should I go for (the cheaper the better). I'd prefer getting a SIM which I can purchase straight at the airport.
Is there a sim on a daily basis, which I can topup?. I've read on the forum about the "TIM Welcome" option, but it seems excessive for my needs.
What's the procedure for purchasing such a local number SIM in Italy?.
Thanks
Jan 25, 2015, 10:47 am
#3
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: SEA
Posts: 3,955
Yup, for 3 days I'd see what your current carrier can offer. If you go into a TIM store, it's going to be around 20 euro for an activated SIM with a little bit of value on it. I think they do have some pay by the day plans, but for 3 days it might be cheaper to go with your current carrier. And on top of that, you have to waste your time finding a store and getting service.