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Phreeli Launches Privacy-Centric Mobile Network for Users

12/6/2025

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Nicholas Merrill, founder of Phreeli, launched a privacy-focused mobile network in the US.
Phreeli requires minimal personal data, using only a ZIP code to protect user anonymity.
Merrill says the service is not intended for illegal activities but to help people feel secure in daily life.
The venture contrasts with typical networks that share data with third parties and seeks to make privacy a standard in mobile communication.

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Story summary

Nicholas Merrill, founder of Phreeli, launched a privacy-focused mobile network in the US.
Phreeli requires minimal personal data, using only a ZIP code to protect user anonymity.
Merrill says the service is not intended for illegal activities but to help people feel secure in daily life.
The venture contrasts with typical networks that share data with third parties and seeks to make privacy a standard in mobile communication.