**Fairphone Enters the US Market with Repairable Headphones, Plans Phone Launch**

Fairphone has officially made its entrance into the US market, debuting not with its smartphones, but with its repairable headphones—the Fairbuds XL. The company confirmed the move to Reuters and revealed plans to follow up with a smartphone launch, likely the Fairphone Gen 6.

Unlike many global markets, the US smartphone landscape is less competitive, partly due to the limited number of manufacturers operating in the country. While Nothing is one of the more recent entrants, Fairphone is now joining the fray with a unique approach focused on sustainability and repairability.

### Launching with Fairbuds XL Headphones

Fairphone’s first product available in the US will be the Fairbuds XL repairable headphones. These will be sold through a partnership with Amazon, making them easily accessible to American consumers. The Fairbuds XL exemplify Fairphone’s commitment to environmentally friendly, repairable electronics, allowing users to replace parts instead of discarding the entire device.

### Upcoming Fairphone Smartphone for the US

Fairphone CEO Raymond van Eck confirmed that the company is preparing to launch a smartphone in the US market. Although no specific release date has been provided, the device will presumably be the highly anticipated Fairphone Gen 6.

### Embracing Right-to-Repair Legislation

One key factor motivating Fairphone’s US expansion is the increasing adoption of right-to-repair legislation across various states. These laws support consumer access to spare parts and repair information, aligning perfectly with Fairphone’s mission to provide repairable devices and promote sustainability.

### Software and Services

Fairphone’s smartphones in the US will offer users a choice. While Fairphone devices sold in other regions come pre-installed with Google services, the US versions will provide Google integration as well. Additionally, some models come pre-loaded with Murena’s /e/OS—a privacy-focused, deGoogled version of Android.

This means US customers will have the option to enjoy the familiar Google ecosystem or opt for enhanced privacy with /e/OS, all while benefiting from Fairphone’s modular, repairable hardware design.

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Fairphone’s entry into the US market with repairable headphones followed by a smartphone launch marks an exciting step towards more sustainable and consumer-friendly electronics in the country. Keep an eye out for the Fairphone Gen 6, as it promises to bring modular design and right-to-repair principles to a new audience.
https://www.androidauthority.com/new-smartphone-brand-us-market-3613145/