rdewald's Journal: Ask Aunt Dotte': Cell phones in Europe

I am going to be in Italy during the first two weeks of September. I have need for a cell phone. I would like something like a pre-paid plan, particularly something using a SIM card I can slip into a Nokia 3390. Can any of you European Slashdotters give me what information you might have about such a project?

Also, on a side note, does anyone know anything about the train service between Zurich and Florence?

I know fuggingoogleit, I will, just tell me what you know off the top of your head. I'll do the research online myself.

Go to the next paper stand

[jawtheshark]

Buy prepaid card... Done... Okay, perhaps not the paper stand, but go to one of the many "provider shops" and be done with it. Beware tough, it might be that calling to the USA might not be possible. Sometimes pre-paid plans are locked to the country (for calling, not for being called), but you have to ask the nice salesmen (hehehe, if you find an English speaking one, that is...)

I didn't check your particular phone, but if it's GSM and tri-band you'll be fine. (Assuming that GSM with US-only frequen

Re:Go to the next paper stand

[jawtheshark]

Oh, and it's "Zurich" and not "Zurik".

According to this [www.sbb.ch], there is a direct connection. Takes about 3 hours.

Re:Go to the next paper stand

[rdewald]

In my defense, I have a good friend whose last name is Zurik.

Thanks for the helpful information.

Re:Go to the next paper stand

[jawtheshark]

You're welcome...

Re:Go to the next paper stand

[Mantorp]

I went to a nice glossy Vodaphone shop and paid 30 Euro or so for a card. Worked like a charm in Spain, Portugal, England and Sweden.

off topic

[eglamkowski]

WAG on The View: extreme north end of Central Park? Maybe somewhere around 108th?

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[rdewald]

116th and Lenox. Good call.

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[eglamkowski]

That was my dad's guess. He was born and raised in New York City. I wouldn't have had a clue...