BryanS
100+ Posts
We were first introduced to WhatsApp 10 years ago here in Italy by teenagers, they found it a great way to communicate with a group of friends. Italian phone services charge extra to text between different services (Vodafone to Wind, for example) so this app is very popular among Italians. I have had several occasions in the past when I sent an sms to someone and they responded via WhatsApp.
You can text, make calls, send photos and videos...all free.
Smartphones are more common than landlines and many businesses here encourage the use of WhatsApp. As many have experienced, email is not a primary communication medium with many Italians (individual or business).
My experience is that it seems that many from North America are not aware or hesitant to use WhatsApp, I frequently have to encourage family/friends and clients that this is a great way to communicate with us and others in Italy.
WhatsApp? Why not?
You can text, make calls, send photos and videos...all free.
Smartphones are more common than landlines and many businesses here encourage the use of WhatsApp. As many have experienced, email is not a primary communication medium with many Italians (individual or business).
My experience is that it seems that many from North America are not aware or hesitant to use WhatsApp, I frequently have to encourage family/friends and clients that this is a great way to communicate with us and others in Italy.
WhatsApp? Why not?