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Proton

🌎 protonvpn.com

Proton is a community-first organization based in Switzerland that provides a suite of privacy-focused services, including Proton Mail, Proton VPN, Proton Calendar, Proton Drive, and Proton Pass. Founded through a public crowdfunding campaign, Proton is dedicated to building a better internet by prioritizing user privacy and security. With over 100 million users worldwide, Proton's services are designed to protect online privacy and circumvent censorship, making it a trusted alternative to Big Tech.

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Proton - Latest News and Updates

• Proton's VPN app moved from #4 top free tools to #10 top grossing tools as of January 27, 2025, indicating a shift in revenue strategy.
• Proton has stopped supporting Arch Linux users, and customer service issues have led to a significant number of negative reviews, with 57% of users rating the service as 1 star.
• Proton introduced optional email notifications for comments, replies, and suggestions in Docs, maintaining their privacy-first approach.
• Proton is used as an email service provider by Buck Throckmorton and Joe Mannix.
• Proton VPN sign-ups surged by 7000% in DR Congo as social media access was restricted amid escalating conflict, according to General Manager David Peterson.

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