David took on Goliath with a not-so-secret weapon - a slingshot - but stunned the giant with a well-placed stone and then took off the monster's head. Republic Wireless, whose CEO's first name just so ...

Republic Wireless became known a few years ago for its innovative approach to the wireless industry — using Wi-Fi for calls and texts, letting customers choose how much data they need, and then ...

Republic Wireless plans start as low as %245 a month To achieve low rates%2C most calls are made over Wi-Fi Company is now offering Motorola%27s Moto X for %24299 NEW YORK — Republic Wireless made a ...

Dish Network, which bought Raleigh-based Republic Wireless in March, has signed a multi-billion-dollar, 10-year contract with AT&T for wireless network services. CEO keeping device firm Relay in ...

Republic Wireless launched as something of a novelty five years ago. The mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) tapped U.S. carrier Sprint’s cell towers for service, offloaded calls and data to Wi-Fi ...

The Moto X on Republic Wireless is one of the best no-contract phone deals around, and starting 12:00 PM ET on Apr 1, those looking to get Motorola's flagship from the low-cost carrier can customize ...

In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon offers advice on whether Republic Wireless' cut-throat pricing is a deal to be embraced or avoided. Marguerite Reardon started as a CNET News ...

Republic Wireless is an upstart taking on some of the biggest behemoths in American industry—the major cell carriers—armed with WiFi as its main weapon. Republic keeps costs low by encouraging the use ...

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(MoneyWatch) When you think about getting a cell phone, you no doubt consider signing on with one of the big carriers, like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, or Sprint. The other players, like Republic ...

Republic Wireless, a startup that launched in 2011 with unlimited cellphone service for $19 a month, is growing up. The carrier is overhauling its plans, introducing LTE data service, and, most ...

You get unlimited voice%2C text%2C data for just %2419 a month Calls can be made over Wi-Fi and/or Sprint%27s nationwide 3G network Only one smartphone%2C the midtier Motorola Defy XT%2C works with ...