The Vergecast · August 31, 2026 · 25m

Can Fairphone survive the US market

David Imel talks to Fairphone CEO Raymond van Eck about the Fairphone 6+ launch in the US—the company’s first phone sold directly in the country. They discuss how rising RAM prices are renewing interest in repairable phones, Fairphone’s commitment to ethically sourced materials, and what role AI might play in the company’s future. The episode also touches on other tech news, including Google’s capitulation to rename Lake Ontario and MapQuest’s viral response.

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Rising RAM prices make repairability more attractive

Skyrocketing RAM costs have put a spotlight on phone longevity and the value of repairable designs, which Fairphone is leveraging with its US launch.

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Fairphone 6+ brings repairability to the US market

Fairphone is selling its latest repairable phone, the Fairphone 6+, directly to US consumers for the first time, aiming to prove a modular design can succeed in the American market.

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