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piglet44
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Just discovered I can't use my mobile in Cambodia so is it possible to buy a cheapie phone and sim card in PP when we arrive?
if so what would this cost (a simple one no fancy footwork required- just want to SMS my kids once in a while)
thanks
#1 Posted: 26/5/2009 - 01:09
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There's lots of places selling used mobiles in Cambodia, so you can pick one up pretty cheap. Or new too, of course, if you want, you should be able to get the cheapest ones for like $40? At least as of last year you need a Cambodian to buy you a SIM card, but you can ask a moto driver or your guesthouse for example, shouldn't be a problem.
#2 Posted: 26/5/2009 - 03:41
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A sim card can be bought anywhere, and sold to anyone (as of April last).
I'm assuming you're mobile is on 3g and you are unable to use GSM sim cards (makes dual band a good option, eh?).
If you want to text your kids occasionally, maybe an internet cafe could be cheaper.
Cheers
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Hi
I bought an Mfone SIM for $5 from a stall outside the Russian market (Cambodians pay $3) However I'm sure there's a SIM or SIM/phone combination that lets you call the UK cheaply, but I don't know how.
Does anyone know a third party service that makes calling the UK from Cambodia cheaper than $3 a minute. There's always SKYPE but the internet is painfully slow throughout Cambodia - I think it's because most places still have no fibre optic cables.
Thanks
Simon
#4 Posted: 22/8/2009 - 14:11
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Hi:
MPhone Sim cards are around USD3.00 - USD4.00 (depending on the phone number) around the central market. You should be able to get a local to pick you up for around USD5.00 total.
This is also good area to pick up a cheap mobile....should be able to get something for below USD20.00 if all you want to do call and sms.
#5 Posted: 24/8/2009 - 15:30
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Well, Mfone is good for calling out of Cambodia. As detailed here:
http://www.mfone.com.kh/overseacall.aspx
their overseas VOIP service costs 25 cents / min to most countries (incl. the UK). As I understand it, when you have an Mfone SIM, you don't need to add the 165 either when you call. At least I haven't, and have been charged around that price. I've used the VOIP quite a bit and been pretty happy with the sound quality and all that too.
#6 Posted: 24/8/2009 - 15:45