Today we can connect to the Internet wherever we are using an LTE key connected to the PC or by making a subscription on the SIM card of the smartphone, so that we can surf without having to depend on the home fixed network and without having to find a public hotspot every time to connect. When we focus on a mobile connection, in addition to tariffs, we must also choose the network based on coverage, only in this way will we be able to obtain speeds comparable to a good ADSL (especially when we are connected on the LTE network). In this guide we will show you the best TIM offers, the reasons for choosing this operator and how it behaves in terms of speed and coverage compared to competitors, so that we can only choose the best offer based on our navigation needs outside the home ( for work, study or occasional navigation).
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The best TIM Internet offers for mobiles and sticks
Before choosing any TIM offer, we advise you to read the characteristics of the mobile network offered by the operator, so as to ascertain if it fully reflects our needs. TIM usually tends to be more expensive than other operators, but the network offers better quality than the competition.TIM mobile network features
TIM ensures good coverage throughout the Italian territory (also in 4G and 4G +), with decidedly high speeds not only in large urban centers, but also in the most peripheral areas and in the most distant cities.We can check the coverage of the TIM mobile network from here -> TIM mobile coverage.
The TIM mobile network plays on par with the network offered by Vodafone, with the "best network" scepter that passes between these two operators every month.
Another reason to switch to TIM are the advantages reserved for customers who already have the TIM fixed line, so that they can combine expenses in a single account.
Thanks to TIM we will obtain high speeds with any mobile phone, in particular with the new 4G + and 4.5G models (pending the arrival of 5G, now there is little missing).
Since mobile Internet offers are always limited by the amount of traffic, the connection speed becomes a secondary parameter with offers of less than 20 GB.
Due to these limitations, it will not be possible to use a WiFi stick or a mobile phone to download large files such as videos or music from the Internet, otherwise all the gigs offered will be quickly finished.
The mobile operator Internet connection is useful for surfing, staying connected to receive messages and notifications from applications such as Facebook and WhatsApp and to see some short-lived videos on YouTube or on social networks.
Already using it for Netflix or similar services could be somewhat risky, as some HD content can quickly run out of GB offered without even realizing it.
In some cases it is also possible to make calls using applications such as Skype but it will be necessary to constantly monitor the value of GB left to avoid being left without the Internet.
TIM offers for internet on mobile phones and sticks
The best offers that we can combine with a SIM TIM are:- Supergiga 20 GB: at € 9.99 per month we have 20 GB of Internet traffic, to be used on both smartphones and USB sticks.
- Supergiga 50 GB: at € 13.99 per month we have 50 GB of Internet traffic, to be used on both smartphones and USB sticks.
- Internet 100GB: at a cost of € 49.99 for 6 months we have 100 GB of Internet traffic, to be used on both smartphones and USB sticks.
- Internet 200GB: at a cost of € 99.99 for 1 year, we have 200 GB of Internet traffic, to be used on both smartphones and USB sticks.
- Music Card: for € 2.99 per month (to be added to the chosen offer) it allows you to listen to streaming music without consuming traffic from music apps such as Spotify, Deezer, TIMMUSIC, Radio Deejay, Radio 105 and many others.
- Games Card: at € 3.99 per month (to be added to the chosen offer) it allows you to play online without consuming traffic from the Clash of Clans, Pokémon GO, Candy Crush Saga, FIFA, Fortnite and many more apps.
- Social & Chat Card: at € 4.99 per month (to be added to the chosen offer) it allows you to message and manage social networks without consuming traffic from the Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp and many more apps.
- Video Card: at € 9.99 per month (to be added to the chosen offer) it allows you to watch videos and live streams without consuming traffic from the YouTube, TIMVISION, Netflix, SkyGo, NowTV, RayPlay and many more apps.
By combining the Internet offer chosen above with one of the cards indicated, we will be able to create a semi-flat connection that is convenient enough to replicate a fixed Internet line : by combining Supergiga 20 GB at € 10 per month and the Video Card at € 10 per month we can have traffic unlimited video from the main streaming apps and Giga to surf the Internet for only € 20 a month, a very low price if compared to the average cost of a good optical fiber or an FTTC line (on average € 35 to € 40 per month) . Obviously the cards are only valid for the apps of the smartphone and tablet, therefore browsers, external links or any other type of connection to services are excluded.
In addition to using a USB stick, we can therefore also consider the use of an LTE modem / router, which will allow you to take advantage of this offer also with other household devices (for example Smart TV and tablets); a good modem to combine with the pack indicated above is the HUAWEI Mobile Router Hotspot (71 €).
To learn more, we recommend you read our guide to the best portable wifi, 3G and 4G LTE routers, also for travel .
Conclusions
TIM is an excellent operator when it comes to the coverage and speed of the mobile Internet connection, but also in terms of prices it has aligned itself with the competition: with the right coverage and the right tools we can also replace a fixed Internet line, taking advantage of the Internet offer of base and the most expensive card to have high-speed Internet (with unlimited video streaming) on mobile devices for € 20 per month.You just have to be careful that all promotions are always with one or six months included.
In the detail clauses, obviously written in small letters, you can find the real rates and since you often have to keep that product for one or two years, you have to make a careful choice.
Personally I think it is always better to use sticks (any 3G or 4G USB stick, depending on the offer to which you adhere, is fine) and possibly use cell phones with rechargeable SIM, without constraints and without surprises.
To conclude, Telecom also offers valid promotions for those who subscribe to TIM SUPER FIBER, to which we can combine the dedicated mobile offer with 20GB of Internet traffic, unlimited minutes and SMS for 10 € / month.
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