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The Calyx Institute defends digital privacy, advances connectivity, and strives for a future where everyone has access to the resources and tools to remain securely connected.
Unlimited mobile internet
Receive a premium mobile Wi-Fi hotspot that comes with unlimited internet across the United States.
Get a phone with CalyxOS
Get a new Pixel phone with CalyxOS pre-installed and enjoy privacy and security made easy.
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What we do
Tool development
Thanks to our members and community, we can make essential digital privacy tools widely available for free. This includes a free VPN, our various Tor activities, and a series of apps and services that come with CalyxOS.
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Grants
Our grants program supports organizations’ and individuals’ work to enhance connectivity, privacy, and digital security, including software development and educational research. This is a multi-year fund focusing on growth and capacity building.
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Through our research and education initiatives, we partner with diverse stakeholders in our community to form a collective effort toward a privacy-and-rights-respecting future of technology.
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News
Appreciating growth, embracing change, and maximizing our future
When Nick Merrill founded The Calyx Institute 13 years ago in 2010, the privacy landscape was very
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