PrePaid SIM and Data, how much $ to load?

Stu3133 · *Last edited by Stu3133; 11-09-2012 at 08:31..*

Hi People and sorry...I'm sure this has been asked a thousand times...but I just cant find an exact answer to my question.

So this is the situation:

In Italy for three weeks...need a SIM for probably a dozen short calls...and as an emergency.....more important is a data add -on for day to day navigation [on foot] and the ability to tether to my WiFi iPad......but dont plan any massive data downloads.

I can buy from WIN Termini [have generated a Codice Fiscale]

The TIMxSmartphone Maxi looks fine for data.

I'd like to buy a SIM plus the Maxi for data and to save mucking around, buy enough credit to last the senario above without having to re-charge.

So, two questions.....What SIM plan should I look at?

and what should I spend....10euro for a SIM and add another 20-30euro credit to cover all costs?

Many Thanks

Stu3133 · 11-09-2012, 21:24

That's TIM Termini by the way...not WIN

Effendi · 13-09-2012, 08:22

Consider 10€ for the card, including 5€ of credit you can use for your calls. Then you need at least 15€ for 3 weeks of data option. So I'd recharge 20€ and that would be ok. With TIM you can refill also just 5€, so it's not a big problem if you have to add some credit later, there's full of Tabacchi shops everywhere in Italy.

Stu3133 · 14-09-2012, 02:55

Many Thanks

gracehere10 · 26-12-2012, 09:47

Hi...

I hope its not too late to give you tips ,but you can try online mobile top up services.. =)
So you can also see the prices

Thanks..

Louisvdw · 21-03-2013, 14:55

I am thinking of getting a prepaid Wind card with the All Inclusive Digital option for 5€. Would I still need extra credit loaded or can I just use the 5€ that is included when you buy the sim card?

UKSTEVE · 22-03-2013, 11:42

I always take the approach of not being afraid to add an extra 10 euros or so to my expected usage, on the basis that I can always sell the card on eBay when I get back.

Obviously there are issues with the SIM card being linked to you, but since the recipient probably wants a card they can burn up and then throw away, this shouldn't be a problem.

+Steve

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

	(#1)
Stu3133 (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 3 Join Date: 11 Sep 2012 Country:	PrePaid SIM and Data, how much $ to load? - 11-09-2012, 07:31 Hi People and sorry...I'm sure this has been asked a thousand times...but I just cant find an exact answer to my question. So this is the situation: In Italy for three weeks...need a SIM for probably a dozen short calls...and as an emergency.....more important is a data add -on for day to day navigation [on foot] and the ability to tether to my WiFi iPad......but dont plan any massive data downloads. I can buy from WIN Termini [have generated a Codice Fiscale] The TIMxSmartphone Maxi looks fine for data. I'd like to buy a SIM plus the Maxi for data and to save mucking around, buy enough credit to last the senario above without having to re-charge. So, two questions.....What SIM plan should I look at? and what should I spend....10euro for a SIM and add another 20-30euro credit to cover all costs? Many Thanks Last edited by Stu3133; 11-09-2012 at 08:31..

	(#2)
Stu3133 (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 3 Join Date: 11 Sep 2012 Country:	11-09-2012, 21:24 That's TIM Termini by the way...not WIN

	(#3)
Effendi (Offline) The great Dictator! Prepaid Prophet Posts: 2,487 Join Date: 13 Jan 2004 Location: Trieste/Trst Country:	13-09-2012, 08:22 Consider 10€ for the card, including 5€ of credit you can use for your calls. Then you need at least 15€ for 3 weeks of data option. So I'd recharge 20€ and that would be ok. With TIM you can refill also just 5€, so it's not a big problem if you have to add some credit later, there's full of Tabacchi shops everywhere in Italy. 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

	(#4)
Stu3133 (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 3 Join Date: 11 Sep 2012 Country:	14-09-2012, 02:55 Many Thanks

	(#5)
gracehere10 (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 2 Join Date: 26 Dec 2012 Country:	26-12-2012, 09:47 Hi... I hope its not too late to give you tips ,but you can try online mobile top up services.. =) So you can also see the prices Thanks..

	(#6)
Louisvdw (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 5 Join Date: 20 Mar 2013 Country:	21-03-2013, 14:55 I am thinking of getting a prepaid Wind card with the All Inclusive Digital option for 5€. Would I still need extra credit loaded or can I just use the 5€ that is included when you buy the sim card?

	(#7)
UKSTEVE (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Expert Posts: 197 Join Date: 26 Dec 2004 Location: Sheffield UK Country:	22-03-2013, 11:42 I always take the approach of not being afraid to add an extra 10 euros or so to my expected usage, on the basis that I can always sell the card on eBay when I get back. Obviously there are issues with the SIM card being linked to you, but since the recipient probably wants a card they can burn up and then throw away, this shouldn't be a problem. +Steve [size=2]Steve Gold PO Box 1014, Sheffield S10 5YG, UK Home mobie: Telefonica O2 Other UK mobiles: 3, Vodafone, Virgin Foreign SIMs: Toggle (multi); Germany (Fonic); Poland (Orange PL); Skype: stevewgold