Unlimited everything cellular service. No contracts. No overages...All for $19 a month. Sound too good to be true? If you're ok with using hybrid Wi-Fi/cell technology from Republic Wireless, then there's no other catch. You even get a LG Optimus One.


The "hybrid calling" Republic Wireless offers leverages Wi-Fi networks to handle most calls, and when you're out of Wi-Fi range, uses Sprint's network. To keep that crazy cheap $19/month pricing, users are required to have a Wi-Fi network at home and use it whenever possible, staying within a fair use threshold:

How much cellular usage is too much?

It depends. Even assuming 0% wifi usage, for example, you could consume 550 minutes, send 150 texts, and download 300 megabytes of data without crossing the community's fair use threshold. Everyone's usage patterns will be different, but we're confident you'll be amazed at how little cellular you actually use when you have a phone that makes it easy to leverage the power of your Wi-Fi networks.


The service looks very attractive if you want to save money on your cellphone bill.

The first phone this new network is offering is also a pretty decent: the LG Optimus One running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). Republic Wireless is asking $199 for the phone and the first month (plus tax).

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Currently in beta right now, you can sign up for the service here or learn more about it at the link below.

Republic Wireless | via Phandroid

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