# Exclusive: Fairphone Lands Its First US Carrier Partner in Boost Mobile

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/exclusive-fairphone-lands-its-first-us-carrier-partner-in-boost-mobile/
- Published: 2026-11-12T13:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T14:41:31+00:00
- Original publisher: Wired
- Original article: https://www.wired.com/story/exclusive-fairphone-lands-its-first-us-carrier-partner-in-boost-mobile/
- Topics: Americas, Gadgets, Technology, World

## Key points

- Fairphone partners with Boost Mobile, its first US carrier.
- The $650 Gen. 6+ must be bought separately and activated with Boost.
- Owners can replace 12 parts, including the battery and screen.

## Summary

Fairphone has secured its first US carrier partnership, with Boost Mobile, after beginning US sales this summer. The deal makes its repairable Gen. 6+ easier to use with a mobile plan, though it is not sold through Boost’s shops or online store.

Customers must buy the $650 phone from Fairphone or Amazon, then activate it with Boost; Fairphone’s site will offer Boost plans and send an eSIM activation email. The Gen. 6+ works on AT&T or T-Mobile networks and has 12 replaceable components, with spare batteries costing $40 and displays $90. Fairphone says phone sales rose 74 per cent in the first half of 2026, despite a broader market downturn.

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