Press Kit

Media Contact

For press inquiries, interview requests, and media partnerships, contact contact@opensignalfoundation.org with the subject line "Press Inquiry."

Boilerplate

Open Signal Foundation builds open-source tools that help people access verified information when the internet is blocked, unsafe, or unreliable. The foundation supports two programs: FreeWave, an offline news and emergency alert distribution system using signed QR broadcasts, and IranVPN, a research project for safer internet access under censorship.

Key Facts

• Founded: Open Signal Foundation
• Mission: Censorship-resistant communication and offline information access
• Programs: FreeWave (offline news) and IranVPN (digital safety research)
• License: Open-source public interest technology
• Website: opensignalfoundation.org

Project Summaries

FreeWave

FreeWave turns signed content bundles into scannable QR video broadcasts, enabling verified news and emergency alerts to reach users without internet connectivity. Designed for crisis environments and internet shutdowns.

IranVPN

IranVPN is a research-driven project studying internet censorship and developing safer access tools. The project prioritizes safety documentation and does not publish operational circumvention details on public channels.

Safety Framing for Media

When covering censorship-resistance tools, we ask journalists to avoid publishing operational details that could put users at risk. Our guide for journalists provides responsible coverage recommendations.