I'm going to Italy...how can i keep in touch?
I'm going to Italy for over a week on Monday and I want to know the best way to keep in touch with my family...I have a couple of questions... I have an AT&T cell phone...can I still text or not? Should I bring my laptop for use in the hotel or does it not work?
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1 :
speak to your cell phone provider they should be able to give you roaming which allows texting and calls. laptops work fine
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texting is always less expensive. get an international phone rate for any phone to be used for calling, it will be cheaper. don't bother lugging your laptop, hotels have computers you can use & internet cafes are everywhere.
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Regarding your phone, you must have a 900/1800Mhz capable model. If you have an American only model (850/1900), non way! Regarding Internet, unfortunately in Italy some lows forbids free access. So you will find wireless only in expensive hotels, they will require you a payment an registration. Very few airports and some filling stations have wireless. Few hotels have an RJ45 connector, but as well, you will be required to register and ti pay.
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If you have a world phone yes;texting is easier and cheaper.
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I just got back from italy (florence and rome) i have AT&T and didn't get an international plan. Calls were $1.00 a min and to my surprise (just got the bill), texting was free! i have an unlimited plan here in the U.S, but i didn't think it work in Europe! I took my laptop and the hotel and hostel i stayed in both had free wifi if you have your own computer. If you're only going to be there for a week, i would say try not to have too much contact because it might take away from the experience. Enjoy
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