Comments for Cellular Abroad Travel Blog http://www.cellularabroad.com/blog Site updates and travel experiences from the Cellular Abroad team Sun, 05 Aug 2012 16:26:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Comment on Yes, You Can Legally And Ethically Unlock Your AT&T iPhone 4, BUT… by Lisa http://www.cellularabroad.com/blog/yes-you-can-legally-and-ethically-unlock-your-att-iphone-4-but#comment-2185 Lisa Sun, 05 Aug 2012 16:26:46 +0000 http://www.cellularabroad.com/blog/?p=152#comment-2185 That's great! My AT&T contract will end in 3 months. Will definitely unlock it afterwards :) That’s great! My AT&T contract will end in 3 months. Will definitely unlock it afterwards :)

]]> Comment on My experience getting a Micro SIM Card from Vodafone while in Italy by Simon http://www.cellularabroad.com/blog/my-experience-getting-a-micro-sim-card-from-vodafone-while-in-italy#comment-2177 Simon Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:37:26 +0000 http://www.cellularabroad.com/blog/?p=13#comment-2177 Richard, I have a similar question re: cancelling my TIM micro-SIM that I bought for my iPad (which worked perfectly, btw. Spent much of my time in Puglia and had good coverage pretty much every where I went). I never bothered to register while in Italy. When I try to register now (back home), step 2 of the process is supposed to be TIM's system sending me a SMS with a temporary password. I've tried twice and not received the txt. I'm getting other txts from TIM (playing with some of the SIM apps in the iPads "Settings>Cellular Data" config menu), but nothing for this registration process. Do you know of another way of canceling/deactivating the SIM account? TIA. Richard,
I have a similar question re: cancelling my TIM micro-SIM that I bought for my iPad (which worked perfectly, btw. Spent much of my time in Puglia and had good coverage pretty much every where I went).

I never bothered to register while in Italy. When I try to register now (back home), step 2 of the process is supposed to be TIM’s system sending me a SMS with a temporary password. I’ve tried twice and not received the txt.

I’m getting other txts from TIM (playing with some of the SIM apps in the iPads “Settings>Cellular Data” config menu), but nothing for this registration process.

Do you know of another way of canceling/deactivating the SIM account?

TIA.

]]> Comment on My experience getting a Micro SIM Card from Vodafone while in Italy by Sebastian Harrison http://www.cellularabroad.com/blog/my-experience-getting-a-micro-sim-card-from-vodafone-while-in-italy#comment-2174 Sebastian Harrison Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:40:38 +0000 http://www.cellularabroad.com/blog/?p=13#comment-2174 Hi Glen, in compenso si mangia benissimo! Hi Glen,
in compenso si mangia benissimo!

]]> Comment on My experience getting a Micro SIM Card from Vodafone while in Italy by Glenn R http://www.cellularabroad.com/blog/my-experience-getting-a-micro-sim-card-from-vodafone-while-in-italy#comment-2173 Glenn R Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:12:33 +0000 http://www.cellularabroad.com/blog/?p=13#comment-2173 Hi Sebastian, Thanks for the information. I was raised in that part of the world and am fluent in Italian. I thought I'd have my parents (in Naples, It) get me a TIM or Vodafone micro SIM for my unlocked ATT Iphone 4. They tell me that Vodafone has been offering the better deals for voice and data and I figured I could get them to get one since they live there. I used Telestial 3 years ago to get a TIM SIM with an extra card and activated as soon as I got into Rome. Didn't have any problems. Unfortunately, cellphone stores in Italian airports are not as prevalent as in other major European airports so I'm looking at several alternatives. The farther south you go--the farther back you go when it comes to telecommunications technology. The Island of Ischia hosts a lot of tourists from all over Europe every year but the local establishments continue to fall behind in implementing services that make it easier for tourist to stay connected to net. It's just want of those things you learn to deal with and move on. Hi Sebastian,
Thanks for the information. I was raised in that part of the world and am fluent in Italian. I thought I’d have my parents (in Naples, It) get me a TIM or Vodafone micro SIM for my unlocked ATT Iphone 4. They tell me that Vodafone has been offering the better deals for voice and data and I figured I could get them to get one since they live there. I used Telestial 3 years ago to get a TIM SIM with an extra card and activated as soon as I got into Rome. Didn’t have any problems. Unfortunately, cellphone stores in Italian airports are not as prevalent as in other major European airports so I’m looking at several alternatives. The farther south you go–the farther back you go when it comes to telecommunications technology. The Island of Ischia hosts a lot of tourists from all over Europe every year but the local establishments continue to fall behind in implementing services that make it easier for tourist to stay connected to net. It’s just want of those things you learn to deal with and move on.

]]> Comment on My experience getting a Micro SIM Card from Vodafone while in Italy by Sebastian Harrison http://www.cellularabroad.com/blog/my-experience-getting-a-micro-sim-card-from-vodafone-while-in-italy#comment-2170 Sebastian Harrison Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:03:04 +0000 http://www.cellularabroad.com/blog/?p=13#comment-2170 Hi Glen, while I am certain that you can find a Vodafone or TIM (or Wind) store in Ischia, it is indeed a little bit of a hassle to set up - particularly if there is a language barrier. We do have a TIM data SIM that we rent and sell from here which would allow you to be up and running as soon as you land. Here is the link http://www.cellularabroad.com/DataSIMitaly.php. Would it be less expensive to get one there? Yes, but I think that the huge convenience outweighs the price difference. Here is a brief list of the pros and cons of getting it through Cellular Abroad. Pros: You have the product ready to use as soon as you arrive. You don't have to spend your vacation time trying to get a data SIM card. you have the number before you leave (allowing you to give it out to friends and family). The customer service is through Cellular Abroad and of course in English. Cons: You pay more through Cellular Abroad than getting it locally. You can certainly have your parents mail it to you but, if they set up the data service, say a plan for 30 days, by the time you get it, much of that period would be lost. It CAN be activated via a text message. They could buy the SIM card, add the sufficient credit and, depending on what data plan you want, give you the information on how to send a text message. As you can see, buying the SIM, sending it to you and getting you the proper information for a nominal savings may not be the best option. Let me know if you have other questions and I will see if I can assist. Hi Glen,

while I am certain that you can find a Vodafone or TIM (or Wind) store in Ischia, it is indeed a little bit of a hassle to set up – particularly if there is a language barrier. We do have a TIM data SIM that we rent and sell from here which would allow you to be up and running as soon as you land. Here is the link http://www.cellularabroad.com/DataSIMitaly.php. Would it be less expensive to get one there? Yes, but I think that the huge convenience outweighs the price difference. Here is a brief list of the pros and cons of getting it through Cellular Abroad.
Pros:
You have the product ready to use as soon as you arrive.
You don’t have to spend your vacation time trying to get a data SIM card.
you have the number before you leave (allowing you to give it out to friends and family).
The customer service is through Cellular Abroad and of course in English.

Cons:
You pay more through Cellular Abroad than getting it locally.

You can certainly have your parents mail it to you but, if they set up the data service, say a plan for 30 days, by the time you get it, much of that period would be lost. It CAN be activated via a text message. They could buy the SIM card, add the sufficient credit and, depending on what data plan you want, give you the information on how to send a text message. As you can see, buying the SIM, sending it to you and getting you the proper information for a nominal savings may not be the best option. Let me know if you have other questions and I will see if I can assist.

]]> Comment on My experience getting a Micro SIM Card from Vodafone while in Italy by Glenn R http://www.cellularabroad.com/blog/my-experience-getting-a-micro-sim-card-from-vodafone-while-in-italy#comment-2169 Glenn R Wed, 04 Jul 2012 23:02:51 +0000 http://www.cellularabroad.com/blog/?p=13#comment-2169 Hi Sebastian, I going to Italy to see my parents in early Sept and plan to take advantage of my unlocked ATT iphone 4. I didn't want to use ATT but either TIM (more common) or Vodafone. I plan to stay on the Island of Ischia which has poor wifi service. I thought about having my parents get it for me and then mail it to me so I can start using it when I wait at Marco Polo Airport while I wait for my connecting flight to Naples. I tried searching for a TIM/Vodafone shop though the airport website as well as the carrier's websites--but no luck. Agree that Italy is still trailing the world when it comes to website information of telecom services. Hi Sebastian,
I going to Italy to see my parents in early Sept and plan to take advantage of my unlocked ATT iphone 4. I didn’t want to use ATT but either TIM (more common) or Vodafone. I plan to stay on the Island of Ischia which has poor wifi service. I thought about having my parents get it for me and then mail it to me so I can start using it when I wait at Marco Polo Airport while I wait for my connecting flight to Naples. I tried searching for a TIM/Vodafone shop though the airport website as well as the carrier’s websites–but no luck. Agree that Italy is still trailing the world when it comes to website information of telecom services.

]]> Comment on Trip Planning Advice for Italy by Niagara Falls Hotels http://www.cellularabroad.com/blog/trip-planning-advice-for-italy#comment-2158 Niagara Falls Hotels Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:14:03 +0000 http://www.cellularabroad.com/blog/?p=109#comment-2158 I visited Niagara falls last summer and now planning to visit Italy. I am palling to visit Rome and Venice in Italy both are world famous tourist destinations. I will consider your guidelines, thanks for share nice post. I visited Niagara falls last summer and now planning to visit Italy. I am palling to visit Rome and Venice in Italy both are world famous tourist destinations. I will consider your guidelines, thanks for share nice post.

]]> Comment on Yes, You Can Legally And Ethically Unlock Your AT&T iPhone 4, BUT… by Vivacom client http://www.cellularabroad.com/blog/yes-you-can-legally-and-ethically-unlock-your-att-iphone-4-but#comment-2150 Vivacom client Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:45:13 +0000 http://www.cellularabroad.com/blog/?p=152#comment-2150 How about for Vivacom here in Bulgaria? I want to unlock my iPhone too. :/ How about for Vivacom here in Bulgaria? I want to unlock my iPhone too. :/

]]> Comment on How To Avoid “Silent” International Data Roaming Charges by Martin http://www.cellularabroad.com/blog/how-to-avoid-silent-international-data-roaming-charges#comment-2148 Martin Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:25:05 +0000 http://www.cellularabroad.com/blog/?p=147#comment-2148 I've just done it to my phone, thanks for the instructions. I’ve just done it to my phone, thanks for the instructions.

]]> Comment on My experience getting a Micro SIM Card from Vodafone while in Italy by Richard Jefferis http://www.cellularabroad.com/blog/my-experience-getting-a-micro-sim-card-from-vodafone-while-in-italy#comment-2147 Richard Jefferis Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:09:24 +0000 http://www.cellularabroad.com/blog/?p=13#comment-2147 Hi Mike - So long as you don't maintain a balance above the per-month rate of the internet plan you were using, you will not be billed anything extra. If you log in to your TIM account, you can choose "Dettaglio Offerte Internet" and then look for the plan you wish to deactive - "Disattiva" - choose "conferma" to confirm the deactivation. Hi Mike – So long as you don’t maintain a balance above the per-month rate of the internet plan you were using, you will not be billed anything extra. If you log in to your TIM account, you can choose “Dettaglio Offerte Internet” and then look for the plan you wish to deactive – “Disattiva” – choose “conferma” to confirm the deactivation.

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