Avoid TIM roaming fees
ItalyTIM charges €2.02 per minute for calls home from the US, rising to €3.02/min for most other non-EU destinations and €6.05/min in its priciest tier. A 15-minute call from most non-EU countries runs €45 or more. QuikRing replaces that with browser calling from about $0.02/min over Wi-Fi.
The daily pass bill shock trap
TIM's rate depends heavily on the destination zone: the US-specific "Zona 1 NEW" tier is €2.02/min, but most of the rest of the world is €3.02/min, and the farthest tier reaches €6.05/min. Inside the EU, "roam like at home" rules mean calls cost your normal domestic rate.
Daily pass: TIM in Viaggio Pass USA e Canada: €19.99 - €39.99 depending on minutes/data included
How to avoid the daily fee
Turn off data roaming or use Airplane Mode, connect to hotel or café Wi-Fi, and call through QuikRing in your browser instead of your TIM SIM.
Standard out-of-plan rate: €2.02 per minute calling Italy from the US ("Zona 1 NEW"); €3.02/min in the broader Zona 2 tier, up to €6.05/min in Zona 4
Step-by-step instructions
- 01Switch off Data Roaming in your cellular settings before leaving home.
- 02Connect to your hotel, Airbnb, or airport Wi-Fi network.
- 03Open QuikRing in your browser and call any number. Your verified phone number displays on Caller ID.
What TIM customers pay with QuikRing instead
Current per-minute prices from our rate table, in USD. They update automatically whenever a price changes.
| Destination | Mobile | Landline |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | $1.45/min | $0.59/min |
| Morocco | $2.13/min | $1.05/min |
| Romania | $0.05/min | $0.03/min |
| United States | $0.02/min | $0.02/min |
Prices checked September 15, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is TIM's non-EU roaming rate the same everywhere?
No. TIM prices the US specifically at €2.02/min, most of the rest of the world at €3.02/min, and its most distant zone at €6.05/min — the destination matters as much as the plan.