Fairphone’s repairable phone launches in the US
▼ Summary
– The Fairphone 6 Plus is the first Fairphone sold directly in the US, priced at $649.99, available unlocked on T-Mobile and AT&T via Fairphone’s website and Amazon.
– In Europe, the phone costs €649, a €50 increase from last year’s model.
– Previous Fairphone models (from the 4 onward) were sold in the US only through a partnership with Murena, forcing buyers to use its de-Googled /e/OS software.
– The US launch marks a shift from third-party distribution to direct sales by Fairphone.
The Fairphone 6 Plus has arrived on American soil, marking a significant milestone for the sustainability-focused manufacturer. This marks the first time the company has sold its devices directly to US consumers, bypassing the third-party partnerships that previously defined its stateside presence. Priced at $649.99, the unlocked handset is available now through Fairphone’s official website and Amazon, and it comes compatible with both T-Mobile and AT&T networks. European customers, meanwhile, will see the price rise to €649, a €50 jump over the previous generation.
Historically, US buyers could only get their hands on Fairphone devices starting with the model 4, and even then, not directly from the company. Instead, these phones were distributed exclusively through a collaboration with Murena, the team behind /e/OS, an Android build stripped of Google services. That arrangement came with a catch: purchasers were locked into Murena’s software ecosystem, a compromise that didn’t sit well with everyone seeking the brand’s signature repairability and ethical sourcing. Now, with the 6 Plus, Fairphone is cutting out the middleman, offering its own hardware and software experience straight to American customers.
(Source: The Verge)
