Fairphone now generally available in US

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Fairphone Is Finally Selling Its Repairable Phone in the US

More than a decade after launching in Europe, the Netherlands company is now selling its repairable phones in the US, starting with the Fairphone (Gen 6+).

www.wired.com

Works on AT&T and T-Mobile networks.

 

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Wired link might be paywalled, so here is another article:

Fairphone’s Latest Home-Repairable Phone Is Actually Easy to Buy

Buying the Fairphone (Gen 6+) requires jumping through no hoops.

gizmodo.com

 

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This may be too little, to late in view of the Pixel's advancements in practical repairability (8.5 out of 10).

Their questionable support for the TMO network isn't going to add to the attraction.

The specifications are enticing to be sure at the price point, but there's a lot of inertia to overcome.

 

[Foxbat]

If you're interested in DIY phone maintenance, this is the phone for you.

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This may be too little, to late in view of the Pixel's advancements in practical repairability (8.5 out of 10).

Their questionable support for the TMO network isn't going to add to the attraction.

The specifications are enticing to be sure at the price point, but there's a lot of inertia to overcome.

If you think the T-Mobile support is questionable, check out AT&T:

carrier-compatibility | Fairphone

us.fairphone.com

They really needed to change the radio/modem to one that works better in the US with the 6+.

 

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Well, that's interesting. When I checked yesterday, I recall that they had AT&T and Verizon in the specs as supported carriers but today it is AT&T and TMO. I suppose this makes more sense.

I was wondering why the AI search answers were different.

It appears that Qi charging and/or a magnetic back is a casualty of the big battery.

 

[slow_poke_pete]

If you think the T-Mobile support is questionable, check out AT&T:

carrier-compatibility | Fairphone

us.fairphone.com

They really needed to change the radio/modem to one that works better in the US with the 6+.

id'e be curious of what the parts cost!!! it might not even be worth it!!! When the motherboard died on my dishwasher the repair asked what brand and model laughed and said buy a new one you'll be better off than getting it repaired

 

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id'e be curious of what the parts cost!!! it might not even be worth it!!! When the motherboard died on my dishwasher the repair asked what brand and model laughed and said buy a new one you'll be better off than getting it repaired

Most expensive part available is the screen at $90:

The Fairphone Gen. 6 | Fairphone

us.fairphone.com