Overview Of Republic Wireless: We would classify Republic Wireless as the most exciting and cheapest prepaid smartphone option out there. One major problem though. They are currently in a closed beta right now and the end of that beta program is not yet determined. We will break down the details and it most likely will have you excited and disappointed at the same time. You may want to sign up, but that's just not possible right now.
We call Republic Wireless a new breed of thinking. They are all about using wifi rather than celluar. When you are unable to get a wifi signal, the smartphone switches itself over to cellular. It's this way that they are able to charge $19 per month prepaid smartphone plan. Yes, that's right, $19 per month. You need to buy the $199 LG Optimus S which comes with your first month of service included and you get a 30-day money back guarantee.
Again, the current beta is full but on their site they promise to have more openings soon. A recent story on TheVerge.com suggests Republic Wireless will be introducing a new smartphone in April and will reopen the beta in June 2012.
Republic Wireless Coverage Map: When no using available wifi, they use Sprint's cell network.
Republic Wireless Prepaid Data Plans: Not much to say for now other than it's an unlimited plan for tak, text and data for just $19 per month. Most likely this will change in the future but for now during their beta testing phases the price will likely remain.
Current Prepaid Smartphones From Republic Wireless:
Currently one smartphone is available but all reports are indicating new models coming in April or May 2012.
LG Optimus S
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