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We've tested 17 mobile phones, focusing on finding models that'll work in rural areas.

Telecom’s CDMA network closes at the end of July 2012. People living or working in rural areas have tended to hang on to their CDMAs – and now they’ll need to switch. Our test found some good replacement options.

Note: for more test results, recommendations and buying advice with a general focus, see our main Mobile phones report.

Highlights of this report


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We recommend


Our picks for models that'll work in country areas. Read more

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Test results


Compare results, price and features for all the tested phones. Read more

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Our test


What we found when we tested the 17 phones. Read more

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