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Phreeli Launches Privacy‑First Mobile Service in U.S.

The MVNO says its Double‑Blind Armadillo system separates customer identity from network activity to reduce data exposure.

Overview

  • The startup began service nationwide with month‑to‑month plans starting at $25 per month with taxes included.
  • Signup requires a ZIP+4 code, a username, and payment, with credit cards or privacy‑focused cryptocurrencies such as Monero and Zcash accepted.
  • Customers can activate service via physical SIM or eSIM, including an option to obtain an eSIM through a Tor‑hosted site.
  • Operating on T‑Mobile’s network as an MVNO, the company acknowledges it cannot control tower‑level metadata but says it limits how activity links to identity.
  • Phreeli says it does not sell call or network data, positions the offering as a mainstream privacy option, and cites founder Nicholas Merrill’s long‑standing privacy advocacy.