Beta Milestones

11/08/2011 republic wireless beta launch
11/18/2011 First batch of phones delivered
12/02/2011 check Forums launch
12/12/2011 check SMS and Google Voice
Among other more minor fixes planned for this release, we're preparing some SMS improvements and better integration of GV.  
12/15/2011 check Usage portal launch
You can track how well you're doing by looking at how much cellular you're using individually (and as a community).
12/22/2011 check Fair Use Policy eliminated
Announced republic will remain unlimited, and now without a fair use policy and no risk of being  required to leave.
2/1/2012 check

First release of 2012
Full Google Voice integration and a series of audio fixes including speakerphone functionality. 

2/13/2012 check Porting & billing begin
Opportunity to port their number into republic opened to all members. Monthly service billing resumed.
April circle Invitations for Beta Waves
Invitations to claim a spot in a Beta Wave launched. People who confirm their spot will be sent info once it's time for their Wave to join republic wireless.
May circle New phone info & Handoff update
New phones will be announced once testing is complete. In the Beta 2.0 release, you'll notice a super smooth transition between Wi-Fi and cellular as you move about while using Hybrid Calling.
June circle Re-opening of limited beta
First of the Beta Waves will receive an invitation to join republic wireless.
TBD circle GA
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The dates reflected above are planning dates. If we change the timeline, those changes will be noted here.