As far as cell phones companies go, things are just not the same in Italy as they are here in the states. This is what I learned when I tried to get a phone in Rome for my 17 day stay in Italy. In November a friend from Italy visited New York and got a phone for a month that cost him $30. That included unlimited texting and calls within the US, and I thought I would do the same when I got to Rome. Well, that was not the case. I tried several places, most of which didn’t offer monthly plans. I finally found one store that offered me a phone for 90 Euros but I was going to have to pay for all my calls after 15 minutes and it wasn’t cheap by the minute.
A friend of mine who travels a lot recommended Travel Cell (a company that rents international cell phones). I decided that I would find a cheaper way when I got there. It is not easier or cheaper. It is close to impossible and I wish I had gotten travel cell. It is worth the high minute charges if you think you want a phone for local calls if for no other reason than the convenience of having a cell phone. My friend who used Travel Cell said that they mail you the phone a few days before you leave, the service was great and the company is reliable. If I decide to get a phone the next time I go to Europe I am not going to try to get a phone there. I have learned that sometimes going with a sure thing is the best way to go.
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