🇰🇭 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
| Carrier | Best For | Starter SIM | Monthly Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart | Best overall | 5,000–10,000 KHR | 5GB for 10,000 KHR/month |
| Metfone | Rural coverage | 5,000 KHR | Comparable to Smart |
| CooTel | Budget calls | 5,000 KHR | Cheaper 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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