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Fairphone officially launches first US-available repairable smartphone with seven-year updates
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Fairphone’s Gen 6+ handset is now sold directly in the US with carrier support for T-Mobile and AT&T
US engineers and operators can now source a modular, repairable smartphone without third-party resellers. The device’s seven-year software commitment and iFixit 10/10 repairability score set a baseline for hardware longevity that enterprise fleet managers and sustainability teams may benchmark against.
Written by elseif from the cluster below · every claim links back to a sourceThe three things worth knowing
Fairphone Gen 6+ is the first model officially sold in the US, unlocked for T-Mobile and AT&T
Device uses 50 %+ fair or recycled materials, claims 30 kg CO₂ footprint and full e-waste neutrality
Seven years of Android updates and iFixit 10/10 repairability rating target long-term fleet deployments
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