Fairphone’s latest repairable phone is finally available in the US for $650 - Ars Technica

“Fairphone has launched its newest modular, repair‑friendly smartphone in the United States at a price of $650, marking the brand’s first direct entry into the US market. The device, dubbed the Fairphone 6 Plus, offers a fully replaceable camera, battery, and screen, and runs a near‑stock Android experience with a commitment to ethical sourcing and longer software support. US consumers can now purchase the phone through the Fairphone website and select retail partners, expanding the company’s sustainability footprint beyond Europe. Expert Analysis: Introducing a high‑repairability phone at a mid‑range price challenges the dominant throw‑away model of mainstream US smartphones, potentially nudging competitors to consider longer‑lasting designs. If adoption grows, Fairphone could stimulate a niche market for sustainable tech, encouraging supply‑chain transparency and creating new service‑oriented revenue streams for repair shops across the country.”