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Let me introduce you to Republic Wireless – the newest champion in the fight for affordable, unlimited wireless service. 
That's not a typo – $19 a month for smartphone unlimited service. How do they do it? With their new hybrid cellular-Wi-Fi connection management software.
What IS Hybrid Wi-Fi?
If a phone is 'smart' then it should know to use Wi-Fi for everything, any chance it gets. We use it for texting, surfing and games – but what about calling? "The beauty of Republic Wireless is Hybrid Calling, which allows you to harness the power of Wi-Fi for calls, texts and data while also having full cellular capabilities." Republic makes your LAN connection priority and chooses it before your cellular connection. That includes using VoIP via Wi-Fi for even your phone calls whenever possible.
"Republic is using an unusual technology that's smart and may even represent the future." – USA Today
Republic not only remembers to access your home and office Wi-Fi networks, but they've also signed a deal with Devicescape to access a hotspot network of 7.8 million access points around the country. That's a lot of free calling time. In comparison, AT&T only has 30,000 hotspot locations (as of 2012). If you're in an area without a network hotspot, your Republic phone switches to the Sprint cell network. Take a look at the Republic Wireless coverage map for more details.
The Phone
The Motorola Defy XT. 
- Android Operating System with wi-fi and Sprint 3G
- Dustproof and water-resistant with a scratch-resistant display
- Front facing VGA webcam and 5 MP rear camera
- Access to over 450,000 apps on Google Play™
- Advanced speech recognition
- 3.7-inch Gorilla Glass display
- Keep your existing phone number
- $249.00
30-day, money-back satisfaction guarantee
If you're not completely satisfied with the Republic Wireless service or phone – just cancel within 30 days and return your phone to get a full refund (minus shipping). Have questions? You can find more info on the Republic FAQs page or at the Republic Wireless website.
