Rome - Post Report Question and Answers

Do you have any recommendations regarding mobile phones? Did you keep your home-country plan or use a local provider?

Most people get a phone here. Some use google fi on their US phones. - Sep 2022


Bring your own unlocked phone and get a SIM card here. Monthly plans are cheap (as low as 10 Euro per month). - Oct 2014


All the latest makes and models are available, accompanied by a wide range of service providers at reasonable prices both by fixed and pre-paid contracts. - May 2013


It is good to have a cellphone. Various plans abound. - Apr 2012


The embassy provides them. You can also buy pre-paid fairly cheaply. - Aug 2010


Pay as you go is easy and can be recharged quickly. - Apr 2009


Don't bother bringing your old ones from home. Just bite the bullet and buy them here. If you are lucky enough to work for the government, buy yours at the Vonage store in Naples. The firmware will be in English, and the sales reps speak fluent English and will help you set it up. Whatever company you choose to buy sim cards from, get it for the whole family. Vonage to Vonage calls are cheaper (or free) compared to Vonage to Tim, for example. - Feb 2008


Everyone has one and you can buy them here. Most work on a pay-as-you-go basis unless you prefer a contract. - Feb 2008


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