Share your interactive ePaper on all platforms and on your website with our embed function. Cell Phones, Calling the U. Pre-paid cell phone cards are sold at cell phone stores, newsstands and tabacchi. Calls to the U.
When you receive calls from within Italy there is usually no charge. Most students use Skype or Skype Out , Gmail videochat, etc. Land lines are quickly being phased out with the increasing use of cell phones. To receive a call from the U. You will find a list of all foreign country codes as well as rates for international calls. To find information such as Italian area codes or zip-codes go to www. Consulates General in Italy have created a Facebook page to provide students with general information.
Wireless internet is available in the BCSP office. Before ordering an internet service, make sure that your area has adsl or fiber optic coverage. Stamps and envelopes can be purchased at any post office or tabaccheria. Poste Italiane, you will need to purchase a yellow poste italiane box.
Mail boxes are located outside post offices, and often outside the tabaccherie. You can have your mail sent directly to the BCSP office, rather than to your apartment. If necessary for shipment you can provide the BCSP office number or your cell phone number. Remind your family not to send cash. Each item must be described accurately. Avoid insuring shipments. Do not ship cosmetics, lotions or other sanitary products as they may be subject to costly customs controls.
Avoid shipping foodstuffs. Provide an estimated value for each item. Additional customs taxes may be applied to any shipment. The best way to avoid customs costs is to buy what you need in Italy, whenever possible. Use an international courier service to ensure fast delivery to Italy with a tracking number. Mail Boxes Etc. For school-related documents, the BCSP office can fax something on your behalf.
