Can I buy a cheap phone in Peru, that will function in Bolivia and Argentina?

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Is there a chance I can buy a cheap phone (and put some money on it) in Peru, so it will work in other countries such as Bolivia and Argentina? I'm not talking about technical issues, but about carrier issues? What phone carriers are in these countries and is there a "shared" carrier in these countries?






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Will my phone work in Peru?

While many devices with Android and iPhones sold in Apple stores are unlocked by default; most GSM devices will be blocked. Travelers can give up the hassle and risk of trying to unlock their own cell phone and buy one that is already unlocked upon arrival in Peru.

How can I use my Iphone in Peru?

First things first, your phone will need to be unlocked before you can use it with a Peruvian SIM card. Many phones come unlocked by default, but make sure you check beforehand so that you don't have any issues trying to use a SIM card in Peru. Two cell phone networks are used worldwide.



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