I need to buy a CDMA compatible phone in Siem Reap

dave.lum · Post by **dave.lum** » Thu Jul 04, 2019 3:20 pm

Hi, All.

I need to purchase a CDMA cell phone. Mine was stolen. I would like to replace it with one which will work with the Sprint network when I get back to the states.
I am in Siem Reap. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

TWY · Post by **TWY** » Thu Jul 04, 2019 5:54 pm

There are lots of phone shops up on route 6 starting just across the bridge as you enter the Wat Bo area. Thats where my wife heads to get phones/repairs etc.

I can't speak to your question about CDMA.

epidemiks · Post by **epidemiks** » Thu Jul 04, 2019 6:39 pm

The only CDMA network here shut down years ago, so it's highly unlikely anyone will be selling CDMA handsets.

dontbeasourlemon · Post by **dontbeasourlemon** » Thu Jul 04, 2019 7:19 pm

Most of the world uses GSM network (USA and Russia being the expectation where CDMA is still heavily used) So you would need a phone compatible with GSM too. Usually, an iPhone is your easiest choice as they usually have a CDMA and GSM compatibility.

Here are a couple of sites that can help you pick a phone

This site explains CDMA and GSM.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source= ... 2242017409

This site has some recommendations on what phones will work with both and also another explanation of GSM/CDMA

Https://www.quora.com/What-smartphones- ... M-networks

This site lets you check different phones compatibilities with carriers in various countries

https://willmyphonework.net/

timmydownawell · Post by **timmydownawell** » Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:18 pm

Yeah I think you need to see if Sprint is using LTE/4G where you'll be using your phone in the US. CDMA is ancient tech. GSM is 2G and even older.

dave.lum · Post by **dave.lum** » Wed Jul 10, 2019 9:27 am

Excellent hints. Thanks everyone. I decided to steal my daughter's phone (which works in the US) and purchase a local phone for her.
My English challenged tour guide did not know about CDMA, and even the phone guy didn't.

Thanks again, everyone.
This site rocks

newkidontheblock · Post by **newkidontheblock** » Wed Jul 10, 2019 9:50 am

As long as your daughter’s phone worked on the Sprint Network before, you’ll be fine. Different CDMA network phones are not compatible with each other. And Sprint will be turning off CDMA by 2022. Other carriers, even sooner.

See https://www.pcmag.com/news/300986/cdma ... difference

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