While you’ve been able to get the Moto X—the best affordable phone—on Republic Wireless—the cheapest unlimited plan—for several months now, you’ve been limited to boring ol’ black and white phones. No longer! Starting tomorrow (April 1) Republic Wireless will offer access to the colorrific Moto Maker
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Finally! Less than two months after the news that Republic Wireless
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The Republic Wireless $20-a-month unlimited plan has always been an insane deal
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The Republic Wireless $20-a-month unlimited plan has always been an insane deal, but the catch was that the phones were awful. No more! Now Republic Wireless is offering the awesome Moto X
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Remember Republic Wireless? Those guys who promised to change the world of mobile with a $19 per month unlimited talk, text, and data plan? Remember how it sounded too good to be true? I dove in head first when it came out as a beta last year, and I can tell you from experience that it both is and isn’t. Republic is onto something, yes. But it’s getting there slowly. More »
Republic Wireless is pretty candid that it’s still learning the ropes of the mobile world, but with its monthly service cost of $19 per month, we know more than a few people who’d like to help test the water. Most recently, the company admitted an error with its deployment of a single-band Motorola Defy XT, which is compatible only with Sprint’s 1,900MHz network. While this is fine for many — especially given that subscribers are primarily expected to use WiFi — it’s presented a more tangible challenge for those who live within or travel to areas that rely on 800MHz service. Don’t be alarmed, however, because the company is going to make it right.
From today, Republic Wireless subscribers in waves B through E will have 30 days to evaluate their service, and if it’s unacceptable, may seek a full refund from the provider. Those who are willing to wait it out, however, will receive a free dual-band Defy XT when it becomes available. Similarly, the company is incentivizing the upgrade for those in wave A with a $100 discount. Meanwhile, it will continue to offer the single-band Defy XT to those in waves F and beyond, but alternatively, it’ll also keep the door open for its invitees to come aboard once the dual-band version is available — it certainly seems wise to hold out for the dual-band version if you’re able. You’ll find the complete details at the source link.
[Thanks, Connor]
Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, Mobile
Republic Wireless announces dual-band Motorola Defy XT, offers incentives to quell coverage woes originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Republic Wireless is finally ready for more customers on its low price cellphone service, announcing today that it’s reopening signups for its beta and offering customers a new phone. The new hardware is the Motorola Defy XT, an Android 2.3 device with a 3.7-inch display, 1GHz CPU, 1650 mAh battery, 5MP camera / VGA front camera, 1GB of ROM and microSD slot. It can be your for $249, which may seem pricey for a Gingerbread phone in 2012, however Republic Wireless’ truly unlimited $19 / month plan hopes to make up for it on the back end. Those who signed up for the service and are slotted in Wave B are welcome, while Wave A customers rocking the launch LG Optimus are being offered $100 off the price of an upgrade to the new phone. Check out a few more details after the break in the press release.
Filed under: Cellphones
Republic Wireless reopens its unlimited $19 per month beta, starts offering Motorola Defy XT originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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