Information for Existing Republic Wireless Members Considering Moving to a 5.0 Plan
Overview
This article will outline some specific scenarios for our members based on their current plan and account.
Related Articles:
- Republic Wireless 5.0 Plans
- Changing Plans from a My Choice 4.0 or Lower Plan to a Republic 5.0 Plan
- How Will I be Billed When I Change from a My Choice 4.0 or Lower Plan to a 5.0 Plan
- Device Compatibility on 5.0 Plans - Android
Benefits of Our Republic Wireless 5.0 Plans
✓ Unlimited talk & text (SMS)
✓ Unlimited data options
✓ Compatible with shortcodes - including Venmo, Zelle, various banking institutions, etc.
✓ One-time data purchases good for 30 days from purchase (no longer expire on your bill cycle date)
✓ 5G Network where available and on a compatible device
✓ Hotspot tethering
✓ Wi-Fi calling when turned on in device settings - for devices that support wifi calling with our network carrier. See: Republic Wireless Phones (5.0 Plans)
✓ Discount on the second line
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I keep my current phone?
- If you are currently on a Republic Wireless 1.0 or Republic Refund (2.0) plan, you will need to upgrade your phone if you want to move to a 5.0 Plan
- If you are currently on the My Choice plan, your phone will most likely work with our 5.0 plans. Check our list of compatible phones to see if your phone is supported
Can I keep my current plan?
- Yes - you are not required to move to a 5.0 plan at this time
- Note: We are no longer able to activate My Choice (3.0) SIM cards. In order to activate a new line or add a line please create a new account and select a new 5.0 plan.
- Note: In order to change phones and keep your My Choice 4.0 plan, see How to Change Phones and Keep Your Number (My Choice 4.0 Plans)
Will my coverage change on a new 5.0 plan?
- Yes. We’re moving to a bigger and better network for our 5.0 plans with 5G and 4G LTE coverage across the US.
What happens to my annual plan?
- You can keep your annual plan as long as you stay on the My Choice plan. In addition to keeping your annual plan for the current term, you can choose to enable auto-renew (if not already enabled) to continue your annual plan for another year.
- If you choose to upgrade to a 5.0 plan, you will receive a prorated credit for the unused portion of your annual plan after activation of your new plan. Your new plan will be billed on a monthly basis.
Can I purchase one-time data on a 5.0 plan?
- Yes. Add-on/one-time data can be purchased on all 5.0 plans for $5/GB. Data purchased expires 30 days from purchase (not on your next bill cycle date).
Can I use Extend Home or Republic Anywhere with the 5.0 plans?
- No. Extend Home and Republic Anywhere cannot be used on a 5.0 plan. Additionally, Extend Home and Republic Anywhere will be officially discontinued in the future; we will communicate any changes to these services in advance.
How many lines can I have on my account with a 5.0 plan?
- You can have up to 5 lines on your account with the 5.0 plans.
- Note: All lines on your account have to be on the same 5.0 plan.
If I want to upgrade my lines to a 5.0 plan, but I have more than 5 lines on my account, what can I do?
- In order to upgrade your lines, you’ll need to create new accounts based on how many lines you have. Each account can have up to 5 lines. Each account must have a separate email address associated with it and will receive separate bills.
Can I have a mix of Legacy plans and 5.0 plans on my account?
- No, all lines on your account must be on the same 5.0 plan. If you have multiple lines and only want to upgrade some of them to a 5.0 plan, see Number of Lines Supported on 5.0 Plans.
Do the 5.0 plans use the same technology as previous Republic Wireless plans?
- No, the 5.0 plans do not use Republic's proprietary Wi-Fi calling technology.
- The 5.0 plans allow Wi-Fi calling as supported by our network partner. Phones must support this functionality and have the Wi-Fi calling setting enabled in the phone's settings menu.
- The 5.0 plans do not require the use of a standalone Republic Wireless app.
- Phone numbers on the 5.0 plans are not classified as "wireline" and instead are classified as "wireless", meaning Republic Wireless numbers on 5.0 plans work with services that exclude numbers on our legacy plans, such as short code verification for Venmo, Zelle, banking institutions, etc.