How can I keep in touch in the U.S. while traveling in Italy?
Rental for international cell phones is expensive, my laptop may not work due to voltage. How can I tell? Also, if a hotel there has WiiFi, will my computer work? Will I-Touch work there so I could use texting?
Packing & Preparation - 5 Answers
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ipod with an adapter for the plug ins
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Yes you laptop will work might have to get a different plug for it ,but they are all the same world over. Now you have yahoo ,but do you know about Yahoo Voice ,it is great I use it and save a great deal of money calling all over the world to and from USA .You buy time in blocks of 10 bucks or 20 ,then it is about penny minute to call USA from overseas. Set it up here in the States before you go ,makes it a lot easier to use (trust me ) and you can also use computer to computer messenger free !
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What kind of cell phone do you have? If you have a smartphone ask your service provider to switch you to an international plan and you can switch back once you return. Granted it will cost more, but it will be comparable to you renting an international cell phone. Yes your laptop will pick up the hotel WiFi. You can also Skype which is cheaper vs. calling home on a cell. However you do have to do this through your phone and it will not be the most convenient. There is always e-mail. Travel Team | The Empirical Company |(206) 338-1901 Direct | (206) 426-0299 Fax | (206) 414-8361 Mobile|(44)7005-803235 UK Direct | (44)7005-803237 UK Fax | info@empiricalcompany.com | www.empiricalcompany.com | www.twitter.com/empiricalco
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Most hotels offer internet. Free of charge, usually, as it is included in the price of your stay. If all else fails, that is the way to go.
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You can get an Italian SIM for your cell phone from any of the local phone companies here. My daughter got one from Vodaphone, but only because that was the first phone store she ran across in Venice. Yes, your laptop will work with the WiFi if the hotel has it. Some places, like the Hotel Verona in Verona, have free wireless internet. There are also a lot of public internet access sites in the major tourist cities. You'll need your passport to buy time
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
How do I configure my laptop to connect to the US internet
How do I configure my laptop to connect to the US internet?
I just cam back from Italy and someone configured my laptop there so that I could connect to the internet, but now I cannot connect to the internet back home in the US. How do I reconfigure my laptop so that it works again with any US internet network?
Other - Internet - 2 Answers
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Your network settings depend on what is specified by the internet provider. It could change even within the US if you shifted from one provider to another. I recommend that you ask your network provider for instructions. If they have a HelpDesk, call up and ask, they would probably give you step-by-step instructions
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I just cam back from Italy and someone configured my laptop there so that I could connect to the internet, but now I cannot connect to the internet back home in the US. How do I reconfigure my laptop so that it works again with any US internet network?
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Your network settings depend on what is specified by the internet provider. It could change even within the US if you shifted from one provider to another. I recommend that you ask your network provider for instructions. If they have a HelpDesk, call up and ask, they would probably give you step-by-step instructions
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
WEBCAM AND NETWORK HELP!!! If someone has a webcam in Italy, and i have one In California, USA, does it work
WEBCAM AND NETWORK HELP!!! If someone has a webcam in Italy, and i have one In California, USA, does it work?
I have a web cam and my uncle has one in italy, i live in California(USA). c=Can we see each other on our computers? I was wondering because i want to buy a laptop with a built in webcam.... Please help I haven't seen him in 10 YEARS!! ALSO, is their a special website you can do it on???
Computer Networking - 3 Answers
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I would recommend using Skype (It's a program). There might be a slight lag, but it should work fine :)
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yeah you will surely do, you can download yahoo messenger , skype... there are lots of downloadable programs that can be use for you to be able to see each other ^_^
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ASP Tutorials- http://asptutorials.info/
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I have a web cam and my uncle has one in italy, i live in California(USA). c=Can we see each other on our computers? I was wondering because i want to buy a laptop with a built in webcam.... Please help I haven't seen him in 10 YEARS!! ALSO, is their a special website you can do it on???
Computer Networking - 3 Answers
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I would recommend using Skype (It's a program). There might be a slight lag, but it should work fine :)
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yeah you will surely do, you can download yahoo messenger , skype... there are lots of downloadable programs that can be use for you to be able to see each other ^_^
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ASP Tutorials- http://asptutorials.info/
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Has anyone used la fonera? I will be traveling from the US to Italy and am thinking of buying la fonera
Has anyone used la fonera? I will be traveling from the US to Italy and am thinking of buying la fonera.?
I would like to know of anyone who has used this wireless router to connect to a modem abroad. How does it work? Does it work well or no? I will be staying with my Italian family and want to bring my laptop, but they don't have wireless internet. Any ideas?
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In Italy for internet we have adsl connection: they should have a modem router with a ethernet cable that you can use attached to your laptop. If they don't have ADSL but the dial-up internet connection, forget it: is SO SLOW! About la fonera: very few people in Italy are using it, it's easier to find an open wifi on the street
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I would like to know of anyone who has used this wireless router to connect to a modem abroad. How does it work? Does it work well or no? I will be staying with my Italian family and want to bring my laptop, but they don't have wireless internet. Any ideas?
Other - Italy - 1 Answers
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In Italy for internet we have adsl connection: they should have a modem router with a ethernet cable that you can use attached to your laptop. If they don't have ADSL but the dial-up internet connection, forget it: is SO SLOW! About la fonera: very few people in Italy are using it, it's easier to find an open wifi on the street
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