Can I buy sim card in Italy and use in my iPad 2?

I'm traveling to Italy and am exploring my cell phone options. I know that my iPhone is locked, so I am wedded to AT&T, an expensive proposition. It is my understanding that my 3G iPad is not locked. Correct me if I am wrong. That raises the possibility that I could get an Italian sim and use my iPad as a communication device. Will this work? Has anyone tried it? If not, does anyone have any other suggestions besides the obvious ones like Skype?

I don't have experience with this, but have read posts from people who have done this.  The issue I've seen people have difficulty with is actually buying a sim card in Europe from a carrier with a US credit card.  If you have any friends over there, they might be able to help you overcome this obstacle.

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