Americas phones and SIMs
I am planning an Americas trip and will be buying a local SIM in each country as needed, which seems to be the general consensus as the best way have a phone.
The question I have is with respect to phone. I currently have an Motorola Moto X, which is an Android-based smart phone. It has a slot for a SIM card. However, it is over 2 years old and the battery is becoming weaker and weaker.
So I think I'll buy a new phone. But I don't want to break the bank for a good phone that soon I will only be using for limited contact in Central and South America.
What do people recommend as a phone for traveling:
- Simple flip phone? Pro: long battery life, inexpensive, generally durable
- Smart phone? Pro: offers internet browsing (via WiFi to avoid data $) and GPS
- Can someone confirm that the phone network should be GSM and not CDMA for the Americas?
- Any specific suggestions would be great. I'm in the USA, for what it's worth, as I know some models aren't globally available for purchase.
Thanks.
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