Overview
- Fairphone announced on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, that Boost Mobile is its first U.S. carrier partner, marking the company’s first formal tie-up with a U.S. mobile service provider.
- Under the initial phase customers must buy the unlocked Fairphone Gen. 6+ from Fairphone or Amazon and then activate it on a Boost plan, with Boost plan choices shown at purchase and eSIM activation delivered when the phone arrives.
- The Gen. 6+ is certified for AT&T and T‑Mobile networks but not Verizon, which aligns with Boost’s primary use of AT&T network access and limits which customers can use the phone on Boost.
- Fairphone positions the Gen. 6+ around repairability and longevity, offering 12 user‑replaceable parts, a five‑year warranty if registered within 90 days, and software support through 2033.
- The move comes as U.S. phone purchases remain carrier driven and follows broader industry trends of higher prices and slower shipments, making carrier partnerships a key step for Fairphone to scale beyond enthusiast buyers.