AweSIM – Purism https://puri.sm/ High-quality computers that protect your freedom and privacy Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:29:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.28 https://puri.sm/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-purism-logo-rectangle-1-32x32.png AweSIM – Purism https://puri.sm/ 32 32 A Privacy Shield in the Wake of AT&T Data Breaches https://puri.sm/posts/a-privacy-shield-in-the-wake-of-att-data-breaches/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:55:51 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=84140 Purism AweSIM: A Privacy Shield in the Wake of AT&T Data Breaches AT&T was found liable to pay customers an estimated $177M to resolve multiple lawsuits stemming from two separate data breaches – March 30 and July 12, 2024. Both breaches exposed huge amounts of Personal Identifiable Information (PII) to the public. These two breaches […]

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]]> $99/mo Librem 5 + Librem AweSIM https://puri.sm/posts/99-mo-librem-5-librem-awesim/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:07:51 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=81421 We are happy to announce the Librem 5 + Librem AweSIM cellular service bundle and payment plan starting at $99/mo (4GB Data), or $129/mo (10GB Data), or $169/mo (Unlimited Data), Customers are now able to buy a Librem 5 bundled with any of the three available Librem AweSIM cellular service plans for a low monthly […]

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]]> Celebrating the Librem 5 Success with a Sale- Save Up to $450 when Bundled with AweSIM https://puri.sm/posts/celebrating-the-librem-5-success-with-a-sale-save-up-to-450-when-bundled-with-awesim/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 22:08:19 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80243 This past September Purism reached a milestone thought to be unreachable within the tech industry, completing and delivering a phone (the Librem 5) and operating system (PureOS) that is not Android nor iOS. After reaching this monumental achievement, we are extending the celebration by discounting the Librem 5 smartphone $350 when purchased using this code […]

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]]> Save Up To $350 On A Secure Librem 5 Smartphone! https://puri.sm/posts/save-up-to-350-on-a-secure-librem-5-smartphone/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:06:26 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80713 Librem 5 Holiday Sale is Here. Save $350 on the Librem 5 Smartphone While Regaining Control of Your Privacy and Security. The Librem 5 Smartphone is supported by PureOS and secure apps that support no surveillance or data mining business practices. As a matter of fact, you do not have to click on “I Agree” […]

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]]> Save Up to $300 on The Liberty Phone when Bundled with AweSIM Cellular Services! https://puri.sm/posts/save-up-to-300-on-the-liberty-phone-when-bundled-with-awesim-cellular-services/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:12:39 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80468 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA- Purism is excited to announce a sale on the widely popular Liberty Phone at $1,999.00 or $1,899.00 when bundled with AweSIM private cellular service. Buy Phone Buy Bundle The Liberty Phone provides the best security features in the industry such as: Made In The USA Electronics. All the electronics of the Liberty […]

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]]> Librem 5 @ $999 or $899 when Bundled with AweSIM Cellular Service https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-999-or-899-when-bundled-with-awesim-cellular-service/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:05:28 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80409 Librem 5 now $999 (a $300 Savings) Due primarily to the overwhelming demand for the Librem 5 we were able to lower our component costs in recent purchasing, this was certainly welcome news after the higher pricing seen during 2021, 2022, and into 2023. With our latest fabrication run we are now able to pass […]

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]]> All Librem 5 Smartphones Have Shipped! https://puri.sm/posts/all-librem-5-smartphones-have-shipped/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:41:26 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80317 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA- Purism is excited to announce that all Librem 5 smartphones have been shipped, reaching shipping parity for all confirmed orders. Congratulations to all those who invested in the development of the secure device. The Librem 5 is now in-stock with a regular 14-day lead time to delivery for all new orders. The […]

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]]> Purism’s Guide to Security- Internet & Tech Decentralization https://puri.sm/posts/purisms-guide-to-security-internet-tech-decentralization/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:11:22 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80037 During the proliferation of the internet in the 1990s, the internet was decentralized enabling free trade and commerce on an equal basis where content creators were free to publish anything at will. Although the internet today is still theoretically decentralized, we cannot discount the fact that the internet, artificial intelligence (AI), and connected technology have […]

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]]> Free Yourself from Surveillance Capitalism with the Liberty Phone https://puri.sm/posts/free-yourself-from-surveillance-capitalism-with-the-liberty-phone/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:43:59 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79551 Surveillance Capitalism = Internet Centralization Surveillance Capitalism has led to internet centralization and is the reason why monopolistic tech giants that include Google, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta (Facebook) control access to the internet while dominating internet commerce and trade. Internet centralization has led to cyber-enslavement and consumer exploitation where these tech giants have monetized […]

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]]> Introducing the Liberty Phone https://puri.sm/posts/introducing-the-liberty-phone/ Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:22:48 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79598 Introducing the Liberty Phone with more RAM and more drive space, starting at $2199. Learn More Buy Now The Liberty Phone is the upgraded version of our popular Librem 5 USA phone with Made in USA Electronics. The Liberty Phone integrates 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Made in USA Electronics All the […]

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]]> Purism Liberty Phone with Made In The USA Electronics https://puri.sm/posts/purism-liberty-phone-with-made-in-the-usa-electronics/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:35:18 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79611 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA- Purism is excited to be introducing the Liberty Phone with more RAM and more drive space, starting at $2199. The Liberty Phone provides the best security features such as: Made In The USA Electronics. All the electronics of the Liberty Phone are made in our USA facility. Secure Supply Chain. Purism offers a secure […]

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]]> Purism Offers Secure Private Voice & Data Services For Smartphone Owners https://puri.sm/posts/purism-offers-secure-private-voice-data-services-for-smartphone-owners/ Wed, 10 May 2023 17:23:02 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79236 Purism is excited to announce that anyone who owns a qualified smartphone can port their voice and data services, including their existing phone number, to Purism by purchasing the Librem AweSIM, a VPN for cellular like service. Unlike AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, MetroPCS and Cricket, Purism’s Librem AweSIM does not support unified customer identifiers based on customer […]

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]]> Try AweSIM with Your Own Pre-Configured Librem USA phone https://puri.sm/posts/try-awesim/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 21:05:44 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=76980 Get 30 days of AweSIM free with a new Librem 5 USA phone. Use the coupon code TRYAWESIM after you opt-in to the AweSIM plan. A special pairing that gives you ultimate peace of mind as soon as you unbox! Ensure that your personal data is secure, and not sold to third parties. Did we […]

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]]> Where is My Librem 5? Part 2 https://puri.sm/posts/where-is-my-librem-5-part-2/ Thu, 22 Dec 2022 17:10:01 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=76713 Earlier this year I wrote a post titled Where is My Librem 5? where I went into detail about some of the challenges (in particular in the supply chain) that we faced in making the mass-produced Librem 5. If you haven’t yet read that article, I highly recommend it so you have more background on […]

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]]> Privacy in Depth https://puri.sm/posts/privacy-in-depth/ Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:52:51 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=75493 In the security world there is a concept called “Defense in Depth” that refers to setting up layers of defense so that if an attacker bypasses one layer there are other layers they must contend with. In physical security this might take the form of a lock on the outside door of an office building, […]

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]]> How to Enable Hotspot and Tethering in PureOS on Your Librem 5 https://puri.sm/posts/how-to-enable-hot-spot-and-tethering-in-pureos-on-your-librem-5/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 21:13:49 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=75303 When you need to connect a Wi-Fi device to the internet and your phone has a good 4G signal, why not set up secure data sharing? With PureOS on the Librem 5 phone, setting up a hotspot is simple. Head into Wi-Fi settings and enable Hotspot.  Setting up a Hotspot Settings → Wi-Fi → Top Right Menu → […]

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]]> Introducing AweSIM, Simple Plus and SIMple Plans for Securing Your Phone Data https://puri.sm/posts/introducing-awesim-simple-plus-and-simple-plans-for-securing-your-phone-data/ Wed, 25 May 2022 18:00:49 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=75057 Protect your personal data with AweSIM, a privacy-focused cellular service. Get started on Purism's cellular plans with a Librem 5 phone or any unlocked GSM phone.

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]]> Purism Launches SIMple Plus for Data Privacy https://puri.sm/posts/simple-plus/ Tue, 24 May 2022 15:10:20 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=75064 For those looking for a privacy-focused cellular service in the United States, Purism has launched another option in its suite of privacy-first cellular plans. With other big telecom providers, phone data does not stay private; it’s collected, linked with a person’s identity, and sold to advertisers. With Purism’s cellular services users can get peace of mind and protect […]

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]]> The Second Best Time to Protect Your Privacy https://puri.sm/posts/the-second-best-time-to-protect-your-privacy/ Fri, 13 May 2022 15:26:16 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=74991 There is a well-known Chinese proverb that says “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now.” This saying applies to many areas of life, and it also applies to privacy. The last few decades have seen a dramatic increase in the depth and breadth of privacy […]

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]]> Announcing Librem SIMple: An Affordable Cellular Plan that Protects Your Privacy https://puri.sm/posts/announcing-librem-simple-an-affordable-cellular-plan-that-protects-your-privacy/ Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:01:48 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=74378 We are excited to announce Librem SIMple: an affordable cellular plan that protects your privacy. When we announced Librem AweSIM our goal was simple: provide a cellular service that protected your privacy. Cellular providers in the US are creating unified customer identifiers so they can “identify users across multiple devices and serve them relevant advertising.” […]

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]]> Purism Launches Librem SIMple: A Cellular Service that Protects Digital Privacy https://puri.sm/posts/purism-launches-librem-simple/ Wed, 16 Mar 2022 01:00:31 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=74409 Say “hello” to an affordable cellular plan, Librem SIMple, a privacy-focused prepaid service in USA Purism expanded the Librem AweSIM pre-paid service to offer a new plan at an ever more affordable price. Librem SIMple offers digital privacy protection with a 1GB monthly data limit and a $39/month. Traditional cellular providers in the US are […]

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