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**Author:** [@southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/southpaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 1:28am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/about-the-reviews-category/9 "2023-07-17T01:28:27Z")
Write a review of a device, app, or service. Please be objective, descriptive, and comprehensive. Details make your review more useful to others! --- ## [Review of Tello](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/review-of-tello/49)
**Author:** [@rolandh](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/rolandh)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/review-of-tello/49 "2026-07-01T22:23:26Z")
Though I’m a now former RW Community Ambassador and Expert Customer, my household is not and never has been RW exclusive. Among the other service providers currently used in my household is Tello. Plans Tello offers a f… --- ## [Republic Wireless to US Mobile -- getting better!](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/republic-wireless-to-us-mobile-getting-better/405)
**Author:** [@NancyM](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/NancyM)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/republic-wireless-to-us-mobile-getting-better/405 "2026-02-11T21:29:59Z")
I got my US Mobile Starter kit to change from RW to USMobile 1 GB (shareable) plan. The instructions that came with the card forces you into unlimited plan, with no indications of other options. I got on the chat and t… --- ## [Review: Mint Mobile (Samsung Galaxy S8 and Otherwise)](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/review-mint-mobile-samsung-galaxy-s8-and-otherwise/30)
**Author:** [@BillG](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/BillG)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/review-mint-mobile-samsung-galaxy-s8-and-otherwise/30 "2026-01-02T00:44:37Z")
Phone was moved from RW by Dish to Mint last March. Signed up for the 4GB, $15.00/Mo. deal for new customers. Worked flawless during the 3 month introductory period so signed up for a year with 4GB @ $15.00/Mo. Not a s… --- ## [Google Fi "Unlimited Standard" - Updated Review](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/google-fi-unlimited-standard-updated-review/1166)
**Author:** [@Scottathew](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/Scottathew)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 2:56am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/google-fi-unlimited-standard-updated-review/1166 "2025-12-22T02:56:29Z")
Summary: Google Fi’s “Unlimited Standard” is an affordable plan for a family of four to six people. All the data you need, plus loads of tethering data, roaming in Canada and Mexico, all for an affordable price. Incentiv… --- ## [Google Opinion Rewards](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/google-opinion-rewards/917)
**Author:** [@southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/southpaw)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/google-opinion-rewards/917 "2025-12-10T19:05:09Z")
I’ve just signed up for Google Opinion Rewards and I’m wondering what any seasoned users think. Is it worth the time? How’s the frequency of the surveys? How long have you been using it and what have you done with the ea… --- ## [Using YouTube TV streaming service](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/using-youtube-tv-streaming-service/144)
**Author:** [@grandbobby](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/grandbobby)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2024, 11:20am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/using-youtube-tv-streaming-service/144 "2024-10-09T11:20:48Z")
I have used a variety of services for watching television and my favorite is YouTube TV. I have used Dish satellite, Comcast, Sling, and Hulu. I like the channels included with the base YouTube TV plan that includes loc… --- ## [Consumer Cellular](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/consumer-cellular/47)
**Author:** [@Totoro](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/Totoro)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/consumer-cellular/47 "2024-08-09T21:35:05Z")
It had been obvious to me that Republic Wireless was a sinking ship, so the day after @southpaw left I abandoned them. Since I am well into AARP age territory, I moved to Consumer Cellular. For me it was a good choice; f… --- ## [From Republic by Dish to US Mobile, an in-progress review](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/from-republic-by-dish-to-us-mobile-an-in-progress-review/342)
**Author:** [@southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/southpaw)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 10:36pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/from-republic-by-dish-to-us-mobile-an-in-progress-review/342 "2024-07-17T22:36:06Z")
With the announcement that Dish is terminating the Republic Wireless brand and moving all existing RW customers to Boost Infinite, I am looking for a solution for my mother-in-law. She wouldn’t want me stating her age h… --- ## [MobileX (Now Out of) Beta](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/mobilex-now-out-of-beta/65)
**Author:** [@rolandh](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/rolandh)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/mobilex-now-out-of-beta/65 "2024-07-05T21:40:04Z")
My minimalist MobileX beta package arrived yesterday: The premise of MobileX is its app not merely tracks one’s cell data use, it learns one’s typical data use then customizes one’s plan so that they’re not paying for… --- ## [Google Fi Experience Notes](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/google-fi-experience-notes/302)
**Author:** [@southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/southpaw)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 12:09am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/google-fi-experience-notes/302 "2024-05-13T00:09:18Z")
Note: For another perspective on Google Fi, please see Google Fi "Simply Unlimited" Review I recently had the good fortune to travel to Canada with several of my family members. I needed a simple way to make sure we all… --- ## [Review: Sifely X Smart Lock](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/review-sifely-x-smart-lock/821)
**Author:** [@southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/southpaw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/review-sifely-x-smart-lock/821 "2024-03-17T18:04:13Z")
We got our first smart lock for the kitchen/garage door a few months ago and I am loving it! A little history: Just a few years ago I finally traded in the mom-van for something new. We’re one of those drive-it-until-th… --- ## [Google Fi "Simply Unlimited" Review](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/google-fi-simply-unlimited-review/18)
**Author:** [@Scottathew](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/Scottathew)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/google-fi-simply-unlimited-review/18 "2024-03-05T22:46:56Z")
Hello RW Community! I made a rocky transition to RW 5.0 early on. I quickly switched to Google Fi Simply Unlimited as my RW credit (from annual conversion) ran out. Here’s my review of Google Fi. Summary: Google Fi’s “S… --- ## [Review of Mint](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/review-of-mint/770)
**Author:** [@BillG](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/BillG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 5:06am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/review-of-mint/770 "2024-02-16T05:06:08Z")
My SO moved her Samsung S8 to Mint during the fiasco that occurred during Dish’s migration to AT&T. After her initial 3-month period at $15.00/mo. she paid a year in advance to keep that rate. When that year was up she… --- ## [Review of Mobi](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/review-of-mobi/73)
**Author:** [@rolandh](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/rolandh)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/review-of-mobi/73 "2024-01-14T03:16:12Z")
I first started using Mobi in late 2020 after RW ended its pre-acquisition by DISH iPhone beta with the decision not to offer service on iPhone at the time. I have both Androids and iPhones in my household. As I understa… --- ## [Orbic Journey V Flip Phone](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/orbic-journey-v-flip-phone/662)
**Author:** [@old\_engineer](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/old_engineer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/orbic-journey-v-flip-phone/662 "2023-11-06T00:15:29Z")
I bought this phone as replacement for our old landline number when I moved it to Spectrum Mobile. Since the home phone isn’t used for anything other than talk and some text cost and simplicity were the driving factors. … --- ## [Router Upgrade to ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8)](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/router-upgrade-to-asus-zenwifi-ax-xt8/632)
**Author:** [@FreddyP](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/FreddyP)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/router-upgrade-to-asus-zenwifi-ax-xt8/632 "2023-10-24T13:51:30Z")
We have been running our home network on an ASUS RT-AC68U router since 2017. The router was getting long in the tooth and we started to see some impacts in daily use so we decided it was time to upgrade. Found a fair p… --- ## [Subscription-Free OTA DVR--The Fourth-Generation Tablo](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/subscription-free-ota-dvr-the-fourth-generation-tablo/590)
**Author:** [@a\_j](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/a_j)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 4:21pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/subscription-free-ota-dvr-the-fourth-generation-tablo/590 "2023-09-26T16:21:31Z")
I have been subscribing to YouTube TV for several years now and I like it very much. The GUI and DVR are great, but it has become more expensive than I would like to pay. With taxes, it is now costing me $76/mo. And t… --- ## [MacroDroid Review](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/macrodroid-review/540)
**Author:** [@johnc](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/johnc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/macrodroid-review/540 "2023-09-24T20:24:34Z")
If your Android phone doesn’t do quite what you want it to, MacroDroid can probably help. A lot of RW customers first heard about MacroDroid as a way to keep their phones awake when the Android OS put the phones in doze… --- ## [Mint 55+ -- Mini-Review](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/mint-55-mini-review/572)
**Author:** [@FreddyP](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/FreddyP)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/mint-55-mini-review/572 "2023-09-18T13:42:15Z")
Mint offers a cell phone plan for seniors (55 & up) called Mint 55+. We opened an account and are currently testing their service using this plan. The tests are going well. This is not an in-depth report, just sharing … --- ## [Another Tello review, and also a flip-phone for a 90+ year old](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/another-tello-review-and-also-a-flip-phone-for-a-90-year-old/297)
**Author:** [@herbie](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/herbie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2023, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/another-tello-review-and-also-a-flip-phone-for-a-90-year-old/297 "2023-09-15T20:58:31Z")
We moved my father-in-law from RW to Tello when it was time for us to cut over to the RW 5.0 plan back in March 2022. We had three phones on our account. Two phones (my wife’s and mine) were okay and were flipped over to… --- ## [Boost Infinite](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/boost-infinite/72)
**Author:** [@a\_j](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/a_j)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/boost-infinite/72 "2023-08-09T19:31:50Z")
I was with Republic Wireless for years, but was not fully happy with my plan. I was getting only 1gig of data for $20, plus $4.10 of taxes and fees. I have a friend who I switched to RW, and he was getting 2 gigs a mon… --- ## [How Mint Mobile performs when you run out High Speed data.](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/how-mint-mobile-performs-when-you-run-out-high-speed-data/122)
**Author:** [@mwgardiner](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/mwgardiner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/how-mint-mobile-performs-when-you-run-out-high-speed-data/122 "2023-04-24T01:20:23Z")
Due to an unusual circumstance. I found myself near my 4GB limit just a few days before the 5GB upgrade kicks in. I decided to push the limit and see what happens. I crossed the boundary while playing a video, it choked… --- ## [My Review of The Garmin Venu 1 Smartwatch](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/my-review-of-the-garmin-venu-1-smartwatch/112)
**Author:** [@aFloridian](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/aFloridian)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/my-review-of-the-garmin-venu-1-smartwatch/112 "2023-03-23T18:42:58Z")
Above is a picture of the watch face I used for my Garmin Venu 1 smartwatch. My Runnimg Background: May 2022 to March 14, 2023 Around May 2022, I started to go out for runs. In August 2022, I started using my phone t…