Upon arrival, setting up your cell phone is extremely helpful. There are a variety of options in Italy and plans tend to be very affordable.

> Providers: Vodafone is available on Capodichino and Support Site in the NEX mall. Other providers available online or off-base include Tim, Wind, Ho, Iliad, Tre and Google Fi.

> Recommended option: pre-pay

·     No contract fees.

·     Setup and add credit in-store, online or at retail locations such as “Tabbachi” shops.             

> Google: Google Voice will allow you to use a U.S. number for a fee. Then, you can use a local SIM card to have an Italian phone number and Google Voice to maintain a U.S. number simultaneously.  Google Voice allows free calls to the U.S. using Wi-Fi.

> Apps to communicate Internationally for free

·     WhatsApp

·     Skype

·     Facebook Messenger

·     Facetime

·     Google Hangouts

Note: When you arrive, put your phone on airplane mode to avoid unexpected charges.

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