Skype availability in Siem Reap?

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maddognomad
maddognomad

For those world travelers this is probably a stupid question, but I will ask anyway...

I am traveling to Cambodia and Laos for 17-days in November/December and would like to stay in touch with my wife/kids while I am gone. The cheapest way to do this is via skype. So here is the question:

Do the internet cafe's in Siem Reap provide (or rent for a small fee) headsets with microphones in order to use Skype to call home or should I bring my own? Do they even have Skype downloaded on the computers? Is the internet service quick enough to even use skype?

Thanks. Happy travels.

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elziax
elziax

Yes. They do. Internet is everywhere. Fast. Reliable (exept for power-failures). And with Skype. And headsets.

Safe travels!

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david.oliver
david.oliver

True. Some cafes have special booths where you can use Skype; the attendants will assist you--very friendly.

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henningwessel
henningwessel

Headsets available.

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maddognomad
maddognomad

Thanks for the info. Just as I thought but wanted to make sure. Happy travels everyone.

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wandernsoul
wandernsoul

Does anyone have specific info for locations of those internet places where Skype is available? I have a couple monk friends in a pagoda there that I'd like to skype with. They checked previously where they do internet near the palonka pagoda and it wasn't available.
Thanks much.
Beck

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henningwessel
henningwessel

Tell them to try one of the many internet cafes on Sivantha Street or around Bar Street if that's not to sinful for them... Where's the Palonka Pagoda?

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gorshar
gorshar

<blockquote>Quote
<hr>Where's the Palonka Pagoda?<hr></blockquote> East of the river and north of Highway 6.

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