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Originally Posted by woodynh
Thanks for all the responses. I did a lot of research and have gone in a totally different direction. I found this company out of North Carolina called Republic Wireless and they do a hybrid service. If you can get a wireless signal then it makes calls from that and if not then it uses Sprint which is CDMA and will also works off the Verizon towers. The best part is it is unlimited phone text and data for $19 a month. There is currently only one choice for a phone which is a Motorola Defy XT and costs $250 but so far so good.
My daughter has been testing out our first phone and so far anywhere her current Verizon phone is the Republic Wireless phone has had the same signal and we live in Moultonborough. I plan on switching my wife and other daughter over to them next week and we will have 3 smartphones for $57 a month and the same service area as Verizon.
There are a few quircks with Republic as they are a new company just starting up. No MMS and only one phone available until late summer where they will be offering more choices. Customer service is strictly web based but so far that hasn't been an issue. Probably the biggest deal is they can't offer any numbers in the 603 area code so we will have to change phone numbers.
The upside is obviously cost but also areas that have weak or no cell service if they have internet you can make calls. This also applies if you are out of the country you can use the internet to make calls. I really like this internet calling capability.
This company appears to be growing and you can't beat the price. They encourage you to try it for 30 days to see if it works for you and in your area. If not return it and they will refund your money.
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Any updates on republic? Sounds like a great option for many.
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