For journalists, activists, and human rights organizations operating under high-risk conditions, Eyre is the ultimate secure communication platform, ensuring truth can be told without fear of interception or censorship.
FreeVoice Journalists Network is an independent nonprofit dedicated to uncovering political corruption, human rights violations, and government censorship in Eastern Europe. The organization operates in a country where press freedom is severely restricted, and journalists face government surveillance, online censorship, and even physical threats when attempting to communicate or collaborate on investigations.
The network’s reporters rely on digital collaboration tools to share findings, discuss sensitive topics, and plan investigative work. However, mainstream video conferencing platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams proved unreliable due to government-imposed restrictions, security vulnerabilities, and potential backdoor access by authorities.
Government censorship regularly blocked access to traditional communication platforms.
Zoom’s past security breaches and metadata collection policies raised concerns about reporter safety.
End-to-end encryption (E2EE) was often unavailable or not enabled by default, increasing exposure to surveillance.
With investigative journalism under attack, FreeVoice needed a secure, censorship-resistant communication solution that would allow its journalists to safely connect, share information, and collaborate without fear of interception or government interference.
FreeVoice turned to Eyre, an end-to-end encrypted, censorship-proof video communication platform, to secure its journalist network. Eyre’s peer-to-peer (P2P) technology, zero-knowledge encryption, and GDPR-compliant infrastructure made it the ideal alternative to traditional platforms.
True End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)
Unlike Zoom, which requires manual activation of E2EE, Eyre encrypts all calls and meetings by default, ensuring that no third party—including Eyre itself—can access the content.
Even if government authorities attempted to intercept calls, the encryption prevented decryption without user credentials.
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Architecture
Eyre’s direct P2P connections allowed journalists in heavily surveilled regions to bypass centralized servers that could be monitored or blocked by authorities.
This reduced latency and improved call stability, even in areas with restricted internet access.
Censorship-Resistant Infrastructure
Unlike Zoom or Microsoft Teams, which operate under US Cloud Act and are vulnerable to IP blocking and government control, Eyre’s decentralized model and encrypted domain obfuscation ensured uninterrupted access.
Reporters could safely connect from censored countries without relying on VPNs, which were also under government crackdown.
No Metadata Collection or Third-Party Data Sharing
Unlike Zoom, which has faced criticism for sharing user metadata with advertisers and third parties, Eyre operates on a strict zero-knowledge architecture—no user data, call logs, or metadata are stored.
This means that even if government agencies demand user data, Eyre had no records to provide.
🚀 100% Secure Communications:
In the first six months, FreeVoice journalists conducted over 500 encrypted calls and strategy meetings without a single data breach, interception, or government-blocked access.
📢 Groundbreaking Investigations Published:
With Eyre enabling safe, real-time collaboration, FreeVoice published three major exposés on corruption and political suppression, leading to international investigations and diplomatic pressure
🌍 Global Recognition & Expansion:
The nonprofit expanded its journalist network from 12 to 30 members, with new partners joining from neighboring countries facing similar press restrictions.
🔒 Government Surveillance Avoided:
Reporters who previously had their Zoom accounts compromised or blocked were now able to collaborate safely using Eyre’s encrypted, censorship-resistant calls.
💰 Cost Savings vs. US-Based Enterprise Solutions:
By switching to Eyre’s Max Plan ($19.95/month per journalist) instead of Zoom’s Enterprise Plan (custom, but often exceeding $25-30 per user), FreeVoice saved over 30% in annual costs while getting better security and privacy. However, similar non-profits can use Eyre with 90% discount!
For privacy-conscious users and businesses, Eyre offers robust peer-to-peer capabilities, strict adherence to European data protection standards, and consistently high video quality. Zoom, while widely used and feature-rich, has certain limitations in these areas, particularly concerning default P2P usage and consistent video resolution.
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