Television reception generally uses SCTellite service, and do offer international channels, such as BBC. You will find information on the television service in the brochure supplied by individual hotels.

All triband cell phones can theoretically function in Italy. Generally any of the next generation phones will switch to the band in use in the country visiting. Some may require [...]

The converter / transformer must look like the one in the picture.

Electric plugs are shaped differently – see figure, and use 220volts. Remember to carry a converter for any electronic devices! Hair dryers must be “travel” dryers only, as they can [...]

You are free to take any device you are willing to carry, and to pay for, should it warrant extra baggage fees. Please bear in mind that all electronic devices [...]

All hotels offer wireless Internet access, and ethernet/wire is the exception. Many offer high speed internet hubs. The Day by Day will list specific service offered by individual hotels.

You certainly may, but be sure to take a converter for Italy, as voltage changes from 110 to 220.