[ghostrider]

Well, here in Italy two major carriers (Wind and Three, probably because they are merging) have anticipated the deadline for roaming cost cuts, so if you buy one of their sim cards and buy a package too, it will work throughout Europe. I recommend Wind. You can activate an option putting just the necessary money. When you don't need it anymore, just don't put money and the option (and the sim card itself) will remain in st-by up to 360 days.