Republic Wireless

Telecom
#1

https://www.prepaidphonenews.com/2017/12/republic-wireless-cuts-data-price-to-5.html

Serious contender to Tello and Twigby? What do you think?

Copied from PPN site:
Here's a comparison of the old and new plans:
Unlimited voice and messaging $15 (no change)
Unlimited voice and messaging and 1 GB of data $20 (no change)
Unlimited voice and messaging and 2 GB of data $25 (was $30)
Unlimited voice and messaging and 3 GB of data $30 (new plan)
Unlimited voice and messaging and 4 GB of data $35 (was $45)
Unlimited voice and messaging and 5 GB of data $40 (new plan)
Unlimited voice and messaging and 6 GB of data $45 (was $60)
Unlimited voice and messaging and 7 GB of data $50 (new plan)
Unlimited voice and messaging and 8 GB of data $55 (new plan)
Unlimited voice and messaging and 9 GB of data $60 (new plan)
Unlimited voice and messaging and 10 GB of data $65 (was $90)

#2

I don't know much about Republic's WiFi-first service-- it would be nice if someone is a subscriber and could offer an opinion about usability!

#3

I understand that a downside of of Republic Wireless is that compatible devices must be Republic Wireless modified devices.

#4

This was the case during initial launch, you would have to buy their phones with custom firmware. Is it still the case?

https://republicwireless.com/shop/bring-your-own-phone/

#5

According to that page, an unlocked GSM phone is required. I guess that rules out most Sprint phones?

#6

Republic now has Sprint and T-Mobile options.

BTW, speaking of Republic Wireless, great phone deal with free Republic GSM SIM.
https://www.nthcircle.com/forum/general/965-black-friday-deals-2017?start=50#18076

#7

BYOP is available, but appears limited to specific models. I believe I've read that is because of the requirements to enable WiFi-first.

List here-- I think for Republic v3.0

https://help.republicwireless.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005789107

#8

Buy an unlocked Moto G5 plus 64GB and get 6 months free with Republic Wireless.
https://slickdeals.net/f/11029267-moto-moto-g5-plus-64gb-4-gb-ram-unlocked-214-99-with-free-6-months-republic-wireless-service-214-99#commentsBox

#9

G4, G5 or E4 and their plus variants all have the free 6 months. G4 play too and the G5S plus. Pretty sweet deal if you are looking for a cheap phone. All get $25 off too.

#10

This article on PPPN indicates that Bandwidth spun off Republic Wireless as an independent company about a year ago.
https://www.prepaidphonenews.com/2016/12/newly-independent-republic-wireless.html

Perhaps the earlier MVNO Profile article didn't get updated to reflect that?