Republic Wireless shutting down as Dish moves customers over to Boost Infinite

Republic Wireless, once a pioneer in the “Wi-Fi first” movement, will stop operating as a stand-alone wireless brand. Dish acquired the business in 2021 and is moving all Republic customers over to Boost Infinite. Republic Wireless customers do not need new handsets, but a portion will need a new SIM card as they transition over to Boost. Dish sent affected customers alert and instructional emails, a SIM card and additional resources on how to contact customer care if customers want further assistance. An email posted on Reddit showed how some Republic customers received the news. The message said if a customer’s Republic plan was less than $25/month as of May 2023, their payment will stay the same for the first six months. After that, it’s $25/month, and that’s “forever,” according to the message.