Republic Wireless
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Republic Wireless (stylized in all lowercase)[2] was an American mobile virtual network operator (MVNO). Republic sold low cost mobile phone service on partner networks. Republic started as a unique company that provided customers with VOIP numbers which relied on WiFi first with cell as a backup.
Company type | Subsidiary |
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Founded | January 2010; 14 years ago (2010-01)[lower-alpha 1] |
Defunct | August 31, 2023; 8 months ago (2023-08-31) |
Fate | Folded into Boost Infinite |
Successor | Boost Infinite |
Headquarters | , United States |
Area served | Continental United States |
Number of employees | 100 |
Parent | Dish Wireless |
Website | www |
In 2021, Republic was acquired by Dish Wireless and converted to providing conventional cellular service. Their service was then promoted as being available to Dish Network customers only. Switched from the T-Mobile network to the AT&T network when purchased by Dish around July 2022. In 2023, the company began shutting down and transitioning customers to different plans on Boost Infinite.