‘De-Googled’ smartphone company Murena launches own-brand mobile network

Murena, the maker of privacy-focused /e/OS smartphones, has launched Murena Mobile, a U.S.-only MVNO running on T-Mobile and powered by Gigs, offering plans from 4GB at $35 to unlimited at $65 with eSIM-only activation. The service emphasizes minimal personal data collection compared to major carriers, aims to appeal to privacy-conscious users, and plans European expansion and eventual physical SIM support; current drawbacks include limited eSIM device compatibility and a separate signup process from device purchases.