国外电话

Marist-意大利 housing is not equipped with landline telephones. So the most common way of staying in touch abroad is via cell phone - A handy device that you probably already know inside and out. Some students and their families debate whether they should get an international cell phone and what kind of cell phone to get. The following information is offered to help you make an educated decision.

我真的需要手机吗?

Since the cell phone is the most common way for students to stay in touch Marist-意大利 strongly recommends that students organize a cell phone. Cell phones not only allow both family and friends to stay in touch but it also allows Marist-意大利 Administrators to reach students quickly and effectively. Cell phones are also invaluable during emergencies.

One of the most commonly debated cell phone issues is what is the best way to organize a cell phone? The answer to this quandary varies from family to family depending on lifestyle. The following information can help you decide what is the best approach for you.

美国手机合同vs. 意大利细胞合同

U.S. 电话将被分配到U.S. numbers this means that when making local calls (i.e. for a taxi) that these calls are international.

The majority of Marist-意大利 students secure Italian phones and will have Italian numbers. Calling Italian number to Italian number is a local call. Students have reported that if they had a U.S. number often their friends wouldn’t call them on it due to cost of the call.

U.S. cell phone companies can have steep international calling rates. 有些公司收费2美元.99 and up per minute for calls generated from and received while overseas.   Be sure you are clear on your companies overseas rates – note these rates can vary from country to country.

Tech support and cell phone replacement can be difficult from international locations.

来自其他国家的运营商vs. 意大利手机运营商

European students may be able to use their mobile phones from home, though should check with their providers for rates. Rates, especially from European carrier to carrier are often better than rates from the U.S. 欧洲各国. Our Europe based students have given the feedback that since rates are reasonable they usually keep their personal cell phones.

How do I get an Italian Cell Phone?

Marist-意大利 offers students international cell phone packages, discounted cell phones and SIM cards via Platform 3000/Piccell Wireless. Since Platform is a registered company in the U.S. 和欧洲 you will find that they offer several plans similar to the plans offered by your U.S. 航空公司. Like US 航空公司 these plans have fine print. Be sure you read the details of the contract closely. Marist-意大利 is not responsible for any transactions or arrangements between the student and Platform.

Marist-意大利 students can sign up for Piccell phones and services through the following link. If you order your phone more than two weeks 出发前 the phone will be shipped to you at your home address. So that you will have it while you travel.

Piccell phones work in most European countries allowing students to carry them while they travel. (注:像U一样.S. carries Piccell rates may vary from country to country)

Benefits of the MMarist-意大利 Piccell Contract:

• 免费电话租赁
• 手机发往美国.S. 出发前
• 免费呼入(包括美国电话).S.)
• 拨打欧洲、美国和美国电话的利率很低.S. 和加拿大
• 客户服务位于美国.S. 和欧洲
• 您选择租期
• 在美国在线查看账单.S. 美元
• 功能遍及整个欧洲
• 英语语音信箱
• SMS messaging, call waiting, caller ID
• 丢失/被盗保险提供
• Platform office in Florence to assist with problems
• Marist can communicate via text to all phones linked to Marist-意大利 program in case of emergencies

我必须使用Platform/PicCell吗?

一点也不. Though after years of partnership and student reviews, Marist-意大利 has found them to be one of the better companies offering cell service to study abroad students we encourage all students to explore all available options.

按次付费电话 - Students can rent pay per use phones upon arrival. Feedback from former students is that this can become a more expensive option. Pay per use phones have higher fees for calling out of 意大利. 

Using an Italian SIM in Your Own Phone - Some students have used this option, though it is usually an expensive one. Even phones that accept Italian SIM cards often have additional fees – so be sure to read the fine print when looking at this option!

意大利手机运营商 - There are additional Italian cell 航空公司 that students can research and consider. Feedback has been that some students struggle to navigate these companies due to language barriers and contract stipulations.

我怎么和家里保持联系?

Skype is a relatively inexpensive option for keeping in touch with friends and family.

E-mail is relatively inexpensive, if not cost-free. E-mail access may be limited, depending on the host institution's computer facilities. Cybercafes can be found in most cities.