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Best way to get a Fairphone in the US? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Inspired by this thread, I'm looking into getting a Fairphone 3+, but I'm discovering they don't ship to the US at all. It looks like I can get it shipped to the US from this UK seller. Before I pull the trigger, are there any better ways to go about this for those of us in the States?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (2 children)

Unless you get it because it is easy repair or need it for Ubuntu touch and do not want pine phone for some reason, I do not see the point. Ethical reasons they claim are debatable, as presented in articles. It is fine phone or not fair phone, and for premium cost.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 years ago

Could you link some articles? Would be interested. Thanks

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 years ago

To my knowledge, the guy running the company has acknowldged the fact that making an actually, completely fair smartphone is not possible right now and it would be more accurate to call the phone "fairer phone".

I am interested in reading said articles though.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 years ago

I got mine from Clove. Long distance international shipping (not US) took less then two weeks from the day of ordering it. Was pretty happy with it.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 children)

Just a heads up, buy make sure you're fine with the limited cellular band support.

I have seen a few appear on eBay, the Fairphone subreddit has some recommendations but I think buying from Clove is the easiest - youd be looking at some form of courier service otherwise.

teddit.net/r/Fairphone if you're looking for USA user accounts , also https://forum.fairphone.com/ (less USA centric but lots of good content)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 years ago

I appreciate the heads up! I did check, and the bands look like some of them should work with my carrier.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago)

I had mine shipped directly from Fairphone to a package forwarder in the EU, which then shipped it to me here in Canada.