Coolpad: Dual-SIM, dual-network

Darius Chang | Jun 17, 2008

For the frequent travelers, remaining contactable via mobile is serious business. Should you use roaming to remain in contact but pay exorbitant fees just to call a local number? Or switch your SIM card to a local account and risk missing important calls? Most compromise by having two phones, which frankly, is no solution at all.

Coolpad phones claim to be the first in the market with dual-SIM devices that not only work with more than one network, but can even switch between GSM and CDMA accounts without batting an eye. Currently retailing in Indonesia, China and Africa, handsets range from US$100 to US$350, with premium models going for as high as US$1,000. Granted the only drawback we've seen so far is the lack of 3.5G connectivity, but Coolpad phones will save you a bundle in roaming fees.

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