Since 2013, I’ve been researching, reviewing, and writing about the wireless industry through BestMVNO with a focus on MVNOs.
In this guide, I will explain everything you need to know about Republic Wireless by DISH before you subscribe. I’ll review each of their phone plans with you, and go over any gotchas that they might have. I want you to learn the ins and outs of Republic Wireless by DISH so that you can make an informed decision on if this is the best place for you to spend your money.
Republic Wireless by DISH Phone Plans
Last Updated: Oct 20, 2023Single Line Monthly Prepaid Plans
Prepaid Family Plans
How Republic Wireless by DISH Plans Work
In the summer 2023, Republic Wireless by DISH was closed down and customers were migrated over to Boost Infinite. Republic Wireless by DISH plans can no longer be purchased. This webpage remains in place for historical purposes only.
Republic Wireless was founded in 2011, and is an MVNO that formerly operated on both the Sprint and T-Mobile networks, but not on both simultaneously. In December of 2021, Republic Wireless transitioned to use the AT&T network with a new set of wireless plans.
Republic Wireless supports domestic roaming, but for voice and text only. All plans include 50 domestic voice roaming minutes.
In March of 2021, it was announced that the Republic Wireless brand and its subscribers had been acquired by the DISH Network.
Money Back Guarantee
If you subscribe to Republic Wireless and find that their coverage is not living up to your expectation, they offer 14 day money back guarantee.
Supported Phones And BYOD Devices
Republic Wireless sells several different phone models covering a variety of price points.
Most Motorola devices are sold through the Republic Wireless phone store. Selections such as the Moto G Power, Moto G Pure, and Moto G Stylus 5G are available. Samsung Galaxy devices are also sold including the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G, Samsung Galaxy A71 5G, and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G.
Republic Wireless does support bring your own device. You can see a full list of supported BYOD phones here.
With the exception of Republic Wireless’s base $19.99/month plan, all plans include unlimited data with data speeds throttled to 512Kbps once the monthly high-speed allotment gets used. Throttled data speeds are much faster than almost every other provider on the market.
Where To Buy Service Plans And SIM Cards
Plans and SIM cards can be purchased directly from Republic Wireless. Taxes and fees are not included in the price of Republic Wireless’s plans.
Year Founded: 2011
Republic Wireless by DISH Contact Information
Website: republicwireless is now part of boostinfinite.comRaleigh, North Carolina
USA
How To Port Out Of Republic Wireless by DISH
To port out of Republic Wireless you need to have both your account number and PIN number. Your account number is equal to your phone number including the area code. Your PIN can be set in your online account dashboard. Simply click on Account Settings, then PIN. Then if you have never set up your PIN before, you can either set or update your PIN so that you can port out.
Phone Unlock Policy
Republic Wireless sells all of its cell phones unlocked. There is no device unlocking policy to worry about. You can buy a phone from Republic Wireless and take it to another company without first being tied to the network for an extended period of time.
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The acquisition of Republic Wireless by Dish is a catastrophic failure. My phone died and I went to the website to buy a replacement. In the past, when I ordered a phone, it arrived within two days. My recent order hasn’t shipped three days after they took my money for it. I had to call four times to determine the status of my order–based on the fourth response, I have no confidence the order will ship today as promised. This is problematic as this is my work phone. None of the customer service reps had any sense of urgency and seemed quite detached from my situation and complaint. Break out the tapes! You say you’re recording those calls. Listen to them! And put yourself in my shoes.
Now, I have to make a decision. Eat the cost of the Dish phone (I was told I couldn’t cancel the order even though it hadn’t shipped yet–I can always try to return it, but Dish has enough problems with logistics, I can’t imagine what kind of operation they have to support reverse logistics) and find a reliable partner (Verizon is advertising $30 accounts), or hang in there with Dish and hope I get the phone before real damage is done to my business.
By the way, there was no option during the purchase where I could select retaining my current plan. I was forced into another plan, which would be double my current plan. Thank you Dish, I think you’ve made my decision for me.
I knew it was bad news when I got the email about the acquisition. Poor Republic Wireless. I’ll feel bad for the organization. To get acquired by a dying brand and technology. It’s a shame. Somebody at Dish saw you as a cash cow, something to stave off their own demise. And now they’re gonna run it right into the ground. Ouch.
08-16-22. False. Very disappointed RW customer. Yes, everything changed after they were bought by DISH of which I am also a subscriber.
I went along with it, with their excuse of mandatory 5G service, what a mistake. I had to open 2 lines of service. Bought 3 new phones, and prices went up for the BASIC service.
I recently tried to change one of the new phones (Samsung A32 5G) to another provider and I find that the phone’s configurations and software is “optimized” for RW/DISH only, so it doesn’t work, contrary to RW prior policy of “not locking you in.”
They did not say this during the out porting of my number or the unlocking process that took several calls over several days even though I told Customer Service of the issues.
The phone was eating Data just for sitting and the battery drains quickly from the original 5 days use to one day max contrary to the specs upon leaving the house, when it’s away from wi-fi for a few hours with minimal use, hence the attempt to change providers.
Now I can’t call out, receive calls or texts on the Samsung and yet my previous phone, a Moto X4 provided through RW, worked just fine with the new Sim card from the new provider.
Even the new provider and Samsung on-line can’t figure out what’s the problem. I’m sure it’s the proprietary software & programs which have the “dish” logo attached to them. (A little obvious, isn’t it?)
This is just like DISH’s TV service, everything is proprietary to keep you in their clutches, while they raise their rates for providing hundreds of channels that are just commercials.
Do you see a pattern?
In the last 60 days I have not had cellular coverage inside of my house. My wife has ATT and my son has Verizon, both have coverage even though I dont