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It’s been just over a year since Republic Wireless promised us unlimited phone, data and SMS services for under 20 bucks a month. Then, this past summer, a select few were invited to use the fledgling hybrid mobile service in a closed beta, and now Republic’s opening up its doors to everyone. Interested parties can jump on the bandwagon by pre-ordering a service-compatible Motorola DEFY XT for $249 on the company website, plus there’s a $10 start-up fee and applicable taxes to get started. In case you forgot, it’s a pay-as-you-go plan, and should you not be satisfied with what your $19 a month gets you, there’s a 30-day money back guarantee. Want to know more? There’s post from company GM Jim Mulcahy with all the details at the source below.

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While US Cellular might not be the biggest carrier in the US, we’re sure that there are plenty of subscribers out there who rely on their services maybe due to better rates, better coverage and etc. The good news is that if you’re a US Cellular subscriber, the carrier has announced two new Motorola devices that will be arriving on its network – the Electrify 2 and the Defy XT. Starting with the Electrify 2, the device will sport a 4.3” display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, Kevlar backing, an 8MP rear-facing camera capable of 1080p Full HD videos and will run on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It is expected to cost $180 (although according to USCC, pricing may vary depending on location) after a $100 mail-in rebate and assuming you sign a new two-year contract.

Next is the Defy XT which features an IP67 durability rating, a 3.7” FWVGA (854×480) display with Gorilla Glass, a 5MP rear-facing camera, a 1GHz processor with 512MB of RAM, a 1,700mAh battery and will run on Android 2.3 Gingerbread. No word on pricing yet for the Defy XT but it is expected to be made available on the 3^rd of August while the Electrify 2 is currently available via US Cellular’s website.

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With the launch of the Atrix HD a couple weeks ago, Motorola’s looking to continue building momentum by launching two new devices on US Cellular this week. First up is the Electrify 2, the obvious followup to the regional carrier’s version of the Photon 4G. Available online beginning today and in stores tomorrow, the new Electrify will feature Ice Cream Sandwich, a 4.3-inch ColorBoost panel, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, Kevlar backing, an 8MP rear camera capable of taking 1080p video capture, decently thin profile (8.4mm) and a splash guard similar to what we saw on the Atrix HD and Droid RAZR. While USCC’s site tells us that pricing may vary by location, it looks like the Electrify 2 is going for $180 after a $100 mail-in rebate and the obligatory two-year commitment.

The second device in Moto’s arsenal is the Defy XT, due to launch on August 3rd. We’ve seen this model land in other parts of the world, but this is the first time it’s hit a major mobile operator in the US (unless you count Republic Wireless as a contender). The Defy XT is a bit more on the rugged side, featuring an IP67 durability rating, a 3.7-inch FWVGA (854 x 480) display with Gorilla Glass, Android 2.3, a 1,700mAh battery, 5MP camera with 720p video record, 1GHz CPU and 512MB RAM. We’re still waiting to hear back from US Cellular on the pricing, but we anticipate it to be in the mid-range. In the meantime, the press release is below for your general perusal.

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