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![]() Hey guys,
So im traveling to italy in a week and ive done extensive searching on the web but I still cant find the answer to my question In the states I have verizon, therefore no phone I own will work on the italian GSM networks Can you purchase a Entire prepaid phone package when in italy, Including the Phone and SIM? I know in the U.S. you can buy a prepaid phone for about 60 dollars which includes the phone and SIM, Is this offered in italy at the airports or any other small shops? and how much do they cost? Will I also have to get a Codice Fiscale If i buy this package? Thanks Joe |
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Prepaid Pioneer
Posts: 573
Join Date: 15 Jun 2006
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![]() Yes, you can. Some airports have them, some don't, otherwise there are company shops all over the place (though it would make sense to look up the addresses before you go to save time). Use the codice fiscale calculator to make one up, or if you want, go to any tax office and get a real one (takes 20 minutes if you're lucky).
Former DE: Vodafone, T-Mobile, O2, Blauworld, 01051mobile, Solomo, Lycamobile, Simyo, Congstar, Fonic, Edeka Mobile, Lidl Mobile; PL: Heyah, Era, Virgin, Sami Swoi, Orange, POP, iPlus, Carrefour Mova, Telepin Mobi, Play, Lycamobile, T-Mobile; UK: Vodafone, T-Mobile, Virgin; US: T-Mobile, AT&T, Lycamobile; CZ: Vodafone, Oskar; ES: Lebara; GR: Vodafone, Wind; UA: Vodafone; IL: Orange; TR: Turkcell |
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![]() Thanks for the quick response, How many euros do they generally run?
Im just trying to figure out if i should pick u a GSM phone from chinatown nyc before I go and just get a SIM since the dollar SUCKS ![]() Thanks! |
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Prepaid Expert
Posts: 389
Join Date: 10 Dec 2006
Location: Regina, SK, CA
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![]() I'd recommend you get an unlocked quad-band GSM phone somewhere, perhaps locally before you go. That way you can use it on other foreign trips, and you can use it with T-Mobile and AT&T in the US if you want to.
Hardware: Too much but notably iPhone 5, iPad Mini Retina LTE, Moto G LTE (N.A. version), iPhone 4. All unlocked. |
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![]() So just to clarify,
I just got my Fsical Code and printed it out, when I go to buy a SIM/Phone I just hand them the entire printed out page or cut out the little card thing? also if someone knew how much euro the pack with phone/sim is in rome that would be great! Thanks again for all your help! Joe |
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Sadly, the change euro/dollar really sucks, but if you want a basic phone, i belive you can find pack Sim+phone for about 75 $ (50 euros) Prepaids:Wind (I) Blau (D) T-Mobile (NL) T-Mobile (D) Deceased Prepaids:1 Mobile (I) Ortel (NL) Orange (F) Lebara (UK) |
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![]() Alright good stuff, Looks like im going to be running around the next week trying to find one in the states, thanks again guys.
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The great Dictator!
Prepaid Prophet
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Join Date: 13 Jan 2004
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![]() Consider that most phones you get at cheap prices (40-80 euros) are usually dual-band, i.e. you won't be able to use it in the US. I think that you could look for a quad-band on eBay or some cheaper market in the US.
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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![]() Yea im specifically asking the stores that I ask if they are Quad Band, Im not going to buy a phone that I can only use overseas.
So far not alot of luck, the only one that I found in stock near me in brooklyn was a nec e132 which wont work in the US lol |
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Prepaid Expert
Posts: 389
Join Date: 10 Dec 2006
Location: Regina, SK, CA
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![]() Inexpensive and quad band:
Motorola RAZR V3 Motorola V551 The V3 is a nice little phone. Should be easily available for under $100 now. Hardware: Too much but notably iPhone 5, iPad Mini Retina LTE, Moto G LTE (N.A. version), iPhone 4. All unlocked. |
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