FreedomPop’s new smartphone keeps your calls and data private for $189
When surveillance agencies collect large volumes of cellular data, it’s easy to understand why you’d want an extra-secure smartphone. Those devices aren’t always affordable, though, which is why FreedomPop has launched the Privacy Phone for $189 contract-free. It’s ultimately an old Galaxy S II, but its software boasts some strong secrecy measures — all of its internet-based calls and messages are encrypted, and data goes through a virtual private network (VPN) that masks your identity. Don’t count on total security. FreedomPop isn’t using more than 128-bit encryption, and VPNs aren’t always safe from prying eyes. Still, the Privacy Phone may fit the bill if you’re looking for better-than-usual anonymity at a low price.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile
Source: FreedomPop
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