Cell Phone Rental for Italy

Rent a cell phone for use in Italy. With a cell phone rental, you will also need to purchase an Italian SIM card. The prepaid SIM card for Italy, in conjunction with a rented or purchased GSM cellular phone, is easily the least expensive solution for making and receiving phone calls while you are in Italy. ALL incoming calls, regardless of their origin, are always, absolutely FREE! Outgoing rates, as outlined below, are extremely inexpensive as well. And since these cellular phone cards are prepaid, there is no need for a contract. For many people, purchasing a cellular phone is a smarter option than renting. Read this guide so that you can make an informed decision!

Purchase a GSM cellular phone for use with your prepaid Italy SIM card and get everything you need to stay in touch!

Please vist the our Country Specific SIM Card page for package deals

Features:

• FREE incoming calls - always!
• Low rates within Italy and overseas, including only 50 Euro cents to the US per minute (about 62 US cents)
• The TIM SIM card
• An Italian cellular phone number
• Free talk time worth 5 Euros (about $6.25 USD)
• Choice of 6 calling plans (ZerOScatti, Happy TIMe, Long TIM, Auto Ricarica, TIM Duetto, TIM 3xTe)
• SMS
• Internet access
• Call transfer
• Call waiting
• Free Voicemail
• No yearly contract, monthly charges or credit check

SIM cards that are opened are non-refundable.

GSM Phone Rental Rates
GSM Phone		Weekly Rates			Additional Weeks*
		1-week	2-week	3-week
1	Value Phone	$34.95	$49.95	$59.95	$10.00
2	Executive Phone	$49.95	$69.95	$84.95	$15.00

* Additional weeks are calculated for weeks in addition to a 3-week rental period. Charges are applied for each additional week.

Please view our GSM Phone Rentals page for more important information

Having a cellular phones while travelling internationally is indispensable in terms of security and convenience, and with a prepaid Italy SIM card, it is now also affordable! We also offer other overseas destinations. Click here to view our complete list of Country Specific Prepaid SIM cards with FREE incoming calls! Click here to view the complete list of countries serviced for our International SIM card for around the world roaming with just one number!

Activating Your Service:

• Go to Italy
• Be sure that battery on your phone is charged
• Insert the TIM SIM card into your GSM phone
• If it's a triband phone, make sure the network is set to 900/1800 Mhz
• Turn on your phone
• Place a call

Once you make your first phone call your SIM card will also be activated to receive calls. The SIM card phone number is in the package, so that you will be able to have your phone number before your departure. This phone number generally begins with the area code 333 or 339. To call the cell phone from the US, you would dial 011-39, then the phone number including the area code (ex. 011-39-333-5551212).

Adding Talk Time:

Additional minutes can be added in denominations of 5, 25 and 50 Euros

Recharge time can be purchased by purchasing a RICARICard at Centro Tim or Telefonino store or a tobacco or magazine kiosk, or any other store that displays the "RICARICard" logo.

The simplest way is to purchase the recharge card called the "RICARICard," scratch off the silver colored scratch off area and once the recharge code is exposed, call 4916 from your cellphone and enter:

• 2 for the main menu
• 1 to enter the recharge option
• 1 for the RICARICard recharge option

If you have any problem recharging your card, ask a local to help you - most Italians are very familiar with this recharge method!

Rates:

Italy Domestic Rates (per minute)
"Long" calling plan	12 Euro cents

Italy International Rates (per minute)
Country	Rate
USA	50 Euro cents*
Europe	50 Euro cents*
Canada	50 Euro cents*

* Plus 15 Euro cents when call is answered

Service Life:

Each recharge extends the validity of the SIM card for 12 months from the date of the recharge plus one month in which you may only receive calls, even with expired airtime. If you do not load your card within a 12 month period, the SIM card and accompanying phone number will expire.

Coverage:

Cellular coverage in Italy is excellent, far exceeding typical cellular coverage in the US.