read some of our press mentions

We’re always excited to share what we’re working on, and we love to hear from the press. If you’re a journalist and have any questions or would like to collaborate with us, reach out at [email protected].

An Austin Startup Will Pay You to Share Your Home Internet

Texas Monthly on January 22, 2024

With a new deal with T-Mobile, Adam Lyons has paved a path for his wireless company, REALLY, to reach a national audience.

Inc. Magazine on September 22, 2023

REALLY, by Adam Lyons is an Austin, Texas-based startup offering a phone service powered by a decentralized mobile network, picked up an $18 million seed investment

Austin Business Journal on March 6, 2023

Adam Lyons' new startup phone network REALLY, raised $18M

Austin Business Journal on March 6, 2023

Joining the Wireless Connectivity Revolution: Why We Invested in REALLY

Moonshots Capital via Medium on April 3, 2023

More DeWi players get money

LightReading on March 17, 2023

TheZebra.com’s Founder Adam Lyons Launches REALLY, a Mobile Phone Service with $18 Million in Funding

SILICON HILLS on March 4, 2023

REALLY, an Austin startup that is is launching a wireless phone service and a decentralized mobile network, raised an $18 million seed round.

Strictly VC, March 2, 2023

REALLY Raises $18M Seed Round

FORTUNE, March 1, 2023

REALLY, a phone service powered by a decentralized mobile network, raised $18m in seed funding from backers like Polychain and Mike Maples. www.really.com

AXIOS, March 1, 2023

Decentralized Telecommunication Service Provider REALLY Raises $18M Led by Polychain

Token Insight, March 1, 2023

A bet on community-powered cellphone service

The New York Times, March 1, 2023

your questions,
answered

does this phone service work everywhere?

Yep, we offer premium wireless service on the the nation’s largest and fastest 5G network. If you are in our dewi coverage areas, you’ll also get access to our decentralized phone network powered by the people which will give you even faster speeds and better coverage.

is there a contract?

Nope, it’s pay as you go.

is this prepaid?

yep! You put your card on file and prepay each month so that you never experience any disruption.

does my phone need to be unlocked?

Yep, but it’s super easy to unlock your device as long as it’s paid off. Chat with us and a real human can help you here.

what if I want a new phone?

We have some recommendations on what we think you should get, from iPhones to Droids. Check out our list here which includes affordable places online to get a good deal.

what does decentralized wireless (dewi) mean?

It means we are building a phone network that is powered by the people. Your neighbors put small radios on their roof and help extend the phone network to cover deadzones™ and get even faster speeds. Right now our DeWi network is available in Austin, but we’ll be expanding to other cities REALLY soon. Learn more about DeWi here.

can I keep my phone number?

yup! you can port your current number in a snap. need help? hit up your VIP concierge.

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