We're leaving next week for Italy. I bought a SIM card from cellularabroad.com. Obviously haven't used it yet but it sounds like it will give us local and US calls and texts, plus data; just what we need. Also paid for a US number so folks here can call us without making an international call.

Do some research to be sure your phone will work. I had to buy a used smartphone since our Verizon phones are "unlocked" for calls and texts but not for data.