Maybe this is the auditor in me looking for things that aren't there, but that looks like a company's short-sighted response to a cash-flow problem, attempting to prolong insolvency. Hopefully, I'm wrong, and it's just a great deal.
I think allowing annual pre-payments is a smart move on their part, and it isn't a sign of cash-flow problems. I think all MVNOs are under pressure to lower their prices, including Republic Wireless, which is a good thing for us but tough for the MVNOs. I'm guessing that many members have been asking for a discount it they pay for a year at a time, which other companies do. It guarantees a customer for at least another year, so even though Republic doesn't get as much, I think they like the one-year commitment and lack of turnover. I've had most of my family
on Republic Wireless for over four years, and while Republic was cheaper than other providers when they started, I don't think they are necessarily the cheapest anymore, but they're still close enough to make changing not worth it, and more importantly, their service works. I really like the wifi calling since it's often better quality than cell (it's basically landline quality if you have internet cable). Anyway, I think it's great they are offering the annual pre-payment discount and is another example of how they are always trying to improve, but because I like to keep my options open, I'll probably stick with month to month...
