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Phreeli says it's the first privacy-by-design US wireless service.
Sign-up only needs a ZIP code, username, and payment method.
Founder aims for more privacy than major carriers.
New US carrier Phreeli has launched with a goal: to challenge telcos' accepted data-collection practices by offering a privacy-first mobile service.
Meet Phreeli
Launched on Dec. 4, Phreeli describes itself as a "privacy-by-design" mobile carrier that doesn't collect, sell, or share customer data.
When you sign up for a mobile phone service, as standard, you usually have to provide a range of personal information, including your name, home address, and contact information, alongside your date of birth, financial details, and more.
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