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Republic Wireless Offering Unlimited Everything for $19/Month

Nov 8, 2011, 8:22 AM by Eric M. Zeman
updated Nov 8, 2011, 4:30 PM

A new company called Republic Wireless launched today, offering customers unlimited voice, text, and data for $19 per month. Republic Wireless uses a combination of cellular data and Wi-Fi to pass VoIP-based calls through the internet rather than through traditional voice networks. Republic calls the technology "Hybrid Calling." In order to use Republic Wireless's services, customers have to purchase a modified version of the LG Optimus Android smartphone. Start-up costs are $199, and includes the smartphone and first 30 days of service. Thereafter, users can continue month-to-month with no contracts, no overage fees, and no early termination fees. Though Republic operates on both cellular and Wi-Fi networks, the company clearly wants most customers to use Wi-Fi most of the time. Based on Republic's web site, customers who use their Republic service over cellular networks too much may eventually be referred back to a standard cellular service. Republic leases network access from Sprint.

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vedelorme

Nov 8, 2011, 11:36 AM

Great Idea!

Great Idea! You've got to love creative ways people think of to get new business' going. BTW.... after reading through their website, they are using Sprints network.

Mark_S

T-Mobile was on that track no too long ago with their UMA and the Nokia 6085.
Republic is polishing it up quite well.
Regardless you are pushed to Wi-Fi for the majority of usage.
Depends on the subscriber and what their needs are.
Let us see how ...
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