Fairphone 6 Plus becomes first Fairphone sold directly in the US at $649.99

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Fairphone has officially launched the Fairphone 6 Plus in the United States, marking the company's first direct sale in the country. The repairability-focused smartphone is priced at $649.99 and is available through Fairphone's website and Amazon. It ships unlocked with compatibility for T-Mobile and AT&T networks. While earlier Fairphone models were available in the US, they were sold exclusively through Murena, a third-party partner that bundled its de-Googled Android software with the devices. The new direct launch gives US buyers access to the phone without being tied to Murena's software.

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