# Fairphone officially launches in the US market

Fairphone, the modular smartphone designed for repairability and ethical sourcing, is now officially available in the United States. This marks the company's first major retail push in the US, giving consumers a more sustainable alternative to mainstream phones. The move could pressure other manufacturers to improve repairability and transparency.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://www.fairphone.com/nl/stories/the-fairphone-gen-6-is-all-about-giving-you-more) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:42:53 +0000