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Signal is a nonprofit organization that develops open source privacy technology, focusing on secure global communication through its end-to-end encrypted messaging app. It aims to protect privacy rights and promote free expression, providing users with a simple and secure messaging experience. Millions use Signal daily for private messaging, voice, and video calls, with a commitment to user privacy and security.

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San Francisco, California
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11-50 employees
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Technology, Information and Internet

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🛍️ Signal Product and Pricing News

  • A lawsuit revealed that the Trump administration's use of Signal for official communications violated the Federal Records Act, with minimal preservation of messages despite court orders.
  • Signal increased group call capacity from 40 to 50 people as of April 10, 2025.
  • The Senate Armed Services Committee has requested an investigation into Signal's use in the military following a security blunder involving National Security Adviser Mike Waltz.
  • The Pentagon's acting Inspector General is investigating Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's use of Signal for group chats about military strikes in Yemen.
  • On March 27, 2025, a judge ordered participants in a Signal chat group blunder to preserve all messages following a security breach involving US officials.

  • A federal judge ordered Trump administration agencies to preserve Signal messages from March 11 to 15 after officials discussed war plans on the app.
  • On March 27, 2025, US Senators from both parties requested a Pentagon investigation into the Trump administration's use of Signal for discussing sensitive attack plans.
  • On March 27, 2025, the Senate Armed Services Committee requested an investigation into Trump officials using the Signal app to discuss military strikes, with a federal judge ordering message preservation.

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⚔️ Signal Alternatives and Competitors

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💼 Signal Hiring and Layoffs

  • Udbhav Tiwari has joined Signal as VP, Strategy and Global Affairs in Germany, previously serving as Director, Global Product Policy at Mozilla.


🤖 Signal Developer, Integration and Automation News

  • The Swedish military has started using the Signal app for encrypted calls and messages.
  • Signal uses open-source SQLCipher encryption for its SQLite databases.
  • DOGE conducts its business using Signal, the encrypted messaging app.
  • Signal collaborated with PQShield on a post-quantum secure messaging protocol, which will be presented by Shuichi Katsumata at RWC 2025 in Sofia, March 26-28.


📈 Signal Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News

  • Signal relies on donations for funding, raising concerns about its long-term economic sustainability and potential future introduction of paid features.


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