
In 2017 T-mobile added a new service, T-mobile One Plus. Also the 2G speed is good enough to use Waze, Google maps or any other phone navigator. The free 2G speed (128kbs) that Tmobile offers is enough to use WhatsApp for free and call the US using the App, so my phone calls costs are not significant anymore when I travel. That is not much of a charge, but if you call often, you can install an application like WhatsApp.Īccording to T-mobile “When you travel abroad in 210+ countries and destinations you will have unlimited data at up to 128 kbps, which is great for web browsing, email, social media, and occasional use of certain features like GPS/maps” If wifi is not available, Tmobile charges 20 cents a minute (check latest fees) to use the cellular network. If wifi is available, then I can make and receive phone calls for free using my US phone number, just like I do when I am in the States ( double check this since rules change quickly). Tmobile offers free text messages, free email, and free 2G connection ( very slooOn an Iphone go to Settings > Phone > Wi-Fi Calling Using a Cell phone in Italy

I switched to Tmobile as a carrier 5 years ago when they started offering very good deals for overseas travelers. I live in the US but travel to Italy 3 to 4 times per year here are my suggestions on how to use a US mobile phone in Italy: Short stays (0 to 4 weeks)
