tsim.in, Buying an Italy SIM card is relatively easy for travelers to Italy, and there are packs available that include some free calls to India. After the pack however, you may end up paying high rates to call India. Also, these SIM cards are not useful if you intend to travel to multiple countries
Availability of Italy SIM card
Italian sim cards are available at Fiumicino Airport, Rome, Italy. It has a Vodafone shop, at Area B, T1 Departures Mezzanine Floor and TIM shop at T1 – Boarding Area B. At branded shops you will pay the original price. You can get them in the shops of the providers where they will be registered as well. Top-ups can be bought at many more places like tobacconists(blue-‘n-white / black-‘n-white “T” signs), supermarkets, newsagents and even bars or coffeeshops
Documents required for registration
Purchasing a SIM in Italy requires presentation of proper identification, such as a valid passport or European ID card. SIM registration is required by the Italian government prior to service activation.
Brands available and general information
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MNVOs
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Network
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TIM network.
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Wind
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TIM
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Vodafone
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TIM
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Best packages for travelers from India:
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Network
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Wind
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Vodafone
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Tim
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Name of product
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Italy Tourist Pass
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Vodafone Holiday
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TIM for Visitors
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Price
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20 €
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30 €
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30 €
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Incoming
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Free
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Free
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Free
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Outgoing – Local & India
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100 REAL minutes
No connection charge Charged by the second
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300 minutes
0c Connection fee
Charged by 60 seconds
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100 minutes
No connection fees
Charged by 60 seconds
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SMS – Local
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15c per SMS
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300 SMS for Italy and India
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15 cents per SMS
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SMS – International
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Not included in the plan
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Not included in the plan
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Data
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2 GB
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2GB
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4GB
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Validity
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1 month
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1 month
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1 month
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Extra threshold
(if you exceed the allowance)
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Local call: 29 cents/min
no connection charge
Local SMS: 15 cents/SMS.
India Mob/landline: 2
cents / minute +16 cent connection charge Data: Continue to navigate at a reduced speed or reactivate the option
Renewal possible
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Local Calls: 1 cent per minute
India Mob/landline: 1 cent per minute
Connection fee19 cents
SMS –India: 75 cent
Local SMS: 15 cents/SMS
Data:
buy an extra GB
Renewal possible.
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Local calls:29 cents per min, no connection fees.
SMS:15 €/cents.
Data: Continue to navigate at a reduced speed maximum of 32 Kbps
No upsize or renewal possible.
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Currency
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Euro €
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Euro €
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Euro €
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Other notable features/information
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Please top up 20€ to the SIM card to get above packs.
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Please top up 30€ to the SIM card to get above packs.
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Please top up 30€ to the SIM card to get above packs.
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Link to product
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Sim from India for multiple European countries
If you need a sim that works in multiple countries, or if you would rather buy the SIM before travel so that you do not have to go hunting, or would like to know your number before you travel, then we have a sim for you!