Fairphone has signed its first US carrier partnership, and it’s with Boost Mobile. Boost customers can now activate the repairable Fairphone (Gen. 6+) directly through the carrier.

According to a press release from the two companies, the phone is still sold unlocked through Fairphone’s website and Amazon. Carrier activation is now offered directly through Boost. Fairphone CEO Raymond van Eck used the announcement to take a swipe at the status quo. He said US consumers have been “captives of a system built on planned obsolescence” and constant, expensive upgrades. Boost executive Bob Rupczynski said the phone gives users the freedom to swap out components.

What the Gen. 6+ brings

Fairphone has been selling repairable phones for years, but the U.S. is newer territory. The Gen. 6+ was recently launched in the US in August at $649 unlocked. It has a 6.3-inch screen and a mid-range Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip, and it runs Android 16.

The selling point is longevity. The phone has 12 parts you can swap yourself.…