New Republic Wireless Phones, $19/month plan ending soon.

[broski499]

I was with Republic when it was in Beta still. Didn't mind the phone and really loved the idea of using wifi when you can to make overall cell service cheaper. Only problem was when I used it the tech was just not quite there yet. I had horrible echoing when using phone on wifi and then it also had trouble connecting to cell service once I left wifi. I'm not sure how they are doing these days but my biggest complaint is they are on Sprint's network which I just hate with a passion. I'm on T-Mobile now and while I pay a lot more for phone service I now have the benefit of wifi calling with the latest update. If sprint gets its butt in the game when it comes to quality network I might reconsider republic wireless again.

[Daox]

Yeah, I've had the echoing problem in the past too. I am still using their Defy XT (older phone), and it works just fine. The newer ones have none of the limitations of the Defy XT, and move seamlessly from wifi to cell service (from what the emails say at least).

Also, they use Sprint primarily, but also use Verizon as backup where Sprint isn't available.

Overall, I'm very happy with the service.

[PaleMelanesian]

Yes, the wifi to cell handover is seamless now. I can continue a call as I walk out the door, get in the car and drive away.

I have the X. My sister signed on a few months later and got the G for half the price. For how I use it, there is essentially no difference between them. I would have bought the G if it was out when I needed it. $150 phone instead of $299 makes it a much more appealing proposition.

And I'm paying less now than I was for a flip-phone with no data at all.

[UltArc]

That Ring plus looks pretty good, though. If one doesn't need WiFi calling and/or doesn't use TOO much of the services, they look like a great option, too. Red, do you have a referral code in case others are interested in that? Might as well help you out if they offer that.