Republic Wireless welcomes the Samsung Galaxy S21 series to our network

[southpaw]

The Samsung Galaxy S21 is now available in our online store.

This phone is also supported for BYOP.

Model number SM-G991U1

Pro grade camera
Intelligent 4000 mAh battery
HyperFast processor
Water and dust resistant

Full Tech Specs are available in our online store .

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The Samsung Galaxy S21+ and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra are now supported for BYOP

Model numbers SM-G996U1 and SM-G998U1

This means that although we do not offer these phones in our online store, they can be brought to our service with the purchase of a Republic Wireless BYOP SIM card.

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We appreciate our @samsung_s21_beta Early Adopters who activated these phones on our network prior to official support, and provided feedback about their experience!

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Please note that our BYOP SIM card offers coverage with only our GSM carrier-partner. If you’re not sure about coverage in your area, please ask in our Community and we’ll be glad to help.

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We support only the North American Factory Unlocked version of any BYOP phone. We do not support carrier-branded or international variants. Please make certain any phone you are considering for BYOP is supported by installing the Republic Wireless app to check for compatibility, or by consulting our Community guidance at How to Find a Compatible Unlocked Phone .

[Willyski]

REVISED

1. HI Southpaw, I want to purchase an unlocked Samsung S21 phone from Best Buy but the color I want is not listed on your spec list but the other three colors are. The color phantom on Best Buy’s sheet show SM-G991uzkaxaa. Was this an omission from your list posted or does Best Buy have the wrong specs? I really like this color.
2. How would I transfer my old phone number which is a Galaxy S7 to the new phone?
   Thanks.

[louisdi]

@Willyski That version will work with Republic. The “XAA” at the end indicates the compatible US factory unlocked version.

Transferring your number is no issue. It’s a selection that you’ll make during the activation of the new device. Just be sure to sign in to the Republic App on the new phone with your existing Republic credentials.

[dave_kc]

@Willyski

2. How would I transfer my old phone number which is a Galaxy S7 to the new phone?
   Thanks.

If your S7 is a GSM phone, you also may be able to swap the SIM. You’ll open the Republic app, touch the gear icon, choose about, and then check the SIM type. If it’s GSM, the SIM can swap (but install the and open the Republic app). If it’s CDMA, staff has to help you to get the phone activated.

[Willyski]

Well, after a while I broke down and purchased the phone and ordered a new sim card. The activation was surprisingly easy and transferring the data was very easy but the only thing is that I had to reenter all my passwords. On the bright side, I love my Samsung S21; I can’t believe how fast it is and I am even getting 5G which I wasn’t expecting. So, thanks for the info and I am a happy camper.