Talk:Italy/@comment-159.134.11.112-20140424143858

I went for TIM Internet Start SIM. It cost total of €20 (€10 for the SIM card, and €10 top-up). This included €5 credit which could be used for Voice/Text, although my main requirement was for Data. This gave me 2GB, which was fine for a week. I also got 4G access for no additional cost (I think this only applies for the 1st month - but I was only there for 1 week so this was fine). I sent a text message to activate the 4G - not sure if it would have worked without this. Very good experience in the TIM store in Parma - they set me up and activated my service within minutes. TIM coverage seems to be much better than all the other networks. I was comparing with my home country phone which could roam on other networks - WIND & 3 Italy appear to have really poor coverage. I was in some remote areas such as Cinque Terre (coastal villages at foot of cliffs), but always had coverage. 4G is limited to main cities. Tethering & VOIP worked pefectly.