[Idyllchat] Roman (roamin') phones?

[Patricia Edie]

Great question....I am eager to see responses as well!
Patricia Edie


> We're scheduled to be in a Rome UnTours apartment shortly for three weeks; 
> we've been caring for a family member who had emergency surgery and we'd 
> like to stay in not-quite-daily touch without paying exorbitant int'l 
> phone rates.  We  have Sprint (more like a slow stroll) cellphones, but 
> they don't accept GSM SIM cards for Europe.  So, the question:  What 
> system has worked well for any of  you who have had similar needs? 
> Pro's and con's?
>
> Thanks, Pat and Jack