🇰🇭 Cambodia Guide

How to Get a SIM Card in Cambodia

A SIM card is your lifeline. Buy one at the airport on arrival — it takes 5 minutes and costs less than $3 USD.

Carrier Comparison

CarrierBest ForStarter SIMMonthly Data
SmartBest overall5,000–10,000 KHR5GB for 10,000 KHR/month
MetfoneRural coverage5,000 KHRComparable to Smart
CooTelBudget calls5,000 KHRCheaper voice calls

Where to Buy

  • • Phnom Penh International Airport: Smart and Metfone booths in the arrivals hall
  • • 7-Eleven and convenience stores: Sell SIMs and top-up cards nationwide
  • • Mobile phone shops: Every market and shopping area has them
  • • Street vendors: Common in central Phnom Penh — look for carrier logos

Registration Requirements

Cambodia requires SIM registration with a national ID. If you have a Cambodian passport or ID, bring it. Foreigners can register with a passport. Some vendors sell pre-registered SIMs — this is common but technically unofficial.

Essential Apps to Download

  • • ABA Mobile: Top banking app in Cambodia
  • • Wing Money: For sending and receiving money
  • • Grab: Taxis and food delivery
  • • Khmer24: Jobs and classifieds
  • • WhatsApp: Primary messaging platform
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