Replace big tech with
your private ecosystem.

Step Above to friendly apps, operating systems, and communications that give you privacy and control. A phone that does everything you want and more. Its easy to learn and we'll help you every step of the way.

Works anywhere,
with any SIM card.

Above Phones work with any cell service - just insert a SIM card. If you prefer to go off-grid, use the phone using Wi-Fi or Ethernet with an internet phone number.

Protection at
all levels.

We take a whole-systems approach when it comes to your privacy.

Above Phone protects against:
✦ Operating System tracking
✦ App tracking
✦ Cellular attacks
✦ Internet Traffic surveillance
✦ Communications surveillance

Step into a better tech lifestyle

The Above Phone can do everything your old phone can while giving you more freedom and privacy. Enjoy new app stores, apps to browse the web, communicate, enjoy media, navigate, and so much more!

Privacy services that go Above

The Above Suite is a collection of cutting-edge software services that provide decentralized, private communications. You can use Above Suite personally, for your business, or for your community. Enjoy a VPN, synchronized email, calendar, encrypted chat, encrypted voice & video calls, video conferencing, even a search engine. All of our services are open-source software being run in our private data center. The best part is that our services are universal, you can use them across any device, on your computer, your Above Phone or even other phones. The future is yours.
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VPN
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Calendar
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Encrypted Chats
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Internet Phone Calls & Texts
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Email
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Video Conferencing
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Education & Support
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Search Engine
Aurora Store

Aurora Store

Aurora Store is an alternate to Google’s Play Store, with an elegant design, using Aurora you can download apps, update existing apps,

OSMAnd

OSMAnd

Offline Maps & Navigation

Cheogram

Cheogram

Open Source XMPP Messenger. Enables integrated internet-based calling with a jmp.chat phone number.

Vanadium

Vanadium

Vanadium is a privacy and security hardened variant of Chromium providing the WebView (used by other apps to render web content) and

Aurora Store

Aurora Store

Aurora Store is an alternate to Google’s Play Store, with an elegant design, using Aurora you can download apps, update...

OSMAnd

OSMAnd

Offline Maps & Navigation

Cheogram

Cheogram

Open Source XMPP Messenger. Enables integrated internet-based calling with a jmp.chat phone number.

Vanadium

Vanadium

Vanadium is a privacy and security hardened variant of Chromium providing the WebView (used by other apps to render web...

Aurora Store
Aurora Store
OSMAnd
OSMAnd
Cheogram
Cheogram
Vanadium
Vanadium
Aurora Store
Aurora Store
OSMAnd
OSMAnd
Cheogram
Cheogram
Vanadium
Vanadium

Feel supported 
every step of the way.

Education and support are at the base of our mission.

With every phone you get:

  • ✦ a free 30 minute live call
  • 24/7 email & chat support
  • ✦ access to our knowlegebase, webinars and video tutorials

What people are saying...

“Very happy to recommend above phone to others.”
Allan
“I have very much appreciated my Above Phone from the beginning. My goal in using the Above Phone is to avoid, as much as possible, feeding the beast that is the "track, trace, and database" system, which is gathering and collating information to increase surveillance and control of nations' populations. I am thankful that tools like this exist, so I can do my part in not contributing to this system.”
Jim W.
“I am using Above Phone for nearly 3 years now and am very happy with my shift from iOS / Android based phone to GrapheneOS based phone. I enjoy my privacy and the peace of mind that comes with it. I feel like the user of technology than the other way around as I felt with my previous phones. I enjoy the apps I use and that have sufficed my needs for 3 years. I do hope though more privacy based apps will be part of F-droid app store in future in case I have more broader needs in future. I have saved a lot of money as well by customizing my phone to use it for just my needs as and how I desire and feel in control of that. Thank you Hakeem and Team for your support.”
Anup
“The best phone I've had. The Aurora Store provides good accessibility to otherwise non-FOSS apps gets me access to the apps I need for my day-to-day. The phone runs smoothly and offers strong functionality.”
Adam D.
“As a non-tech person, I love your help, respect, and patience...and support your privacy work! I love simple, so I don't use many of the options yet, but am happy to connect with all your positive energy and love of the universe, and am looking forward to purchasing an Above phone lap top! Love and Blessings!”
Claire B.
“The phone is awesome. Especially since the Google Play sandbox was added. I can use many more apps now. Unfortunately I need some apps for work so I can't go completely underground but the phone is great because it has that option. I am not a tech savvy person and the support is really really great. Always! But if you want a phone where you control the apps instead of the apps controlling you this is the one.”
James P.
“I just graduated from a flip phone to the above phone. I refused to use google or apple snoops and was happy to hear about above. With the tutorials an old guy like me had no issues getting the phone going. Great product!!”
Mark K.
“I value my privacy. I have been using flip phones for the past several years. I saw a video with Mike Adams and Todd and they were talking about the Above Phone. My last flip phone was breaking down so I decided to try a smart phone that is supposed to be secure. So far I have enjoyed all the great features and quality of the Above Phone. I appreciate all the technology that has gone into making my smart phone choice a huge success.”
Judy G.
“FANTASTIC support. I got an answer to every question I had. The written instructions had me up and running in no time; clear, well written and so easy to follow. You guys are great.”
Linda S.
“I love both the phone and computer I purchased. I love the decentralization and the focus on privacy. Products work well too. High level of professionalism and creative thought went into the making of Above products.”
Lori R,

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What countries do the phones work in?

    Our phones are fully unlocked & compatible with carriers World-Wide.

    We currently ship to the US, Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, and Singapore.

    Additional Countries can be added & will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please Contact Us if your Country is not currently listed

  • How am I protected from tracking?

    The Above Phone is designed to protect you from the three layers of mobile tracking. This includes telecom data collection of our phone calls and texts, the operating system, and the apps that we use. The Above Phone protects you by shifting to internet based communications, using open source operating systems with no corporate attachments, and free & open source apps without any trackers.

  • Will my favorite app work on the phone?

    Yes, your favorite apps are available and can be used on the Above Phone. However apps with reliance on big tech services like Google Services may not work out of the box. These are typically big tech apps like Uber(TM), Lyft(TM), AirBnb(TM), and banking apps. You can then isolate these apps and Google Services in a sandbox, to protect the data on the rest of your phone. Its like having two phones in one. And of course you can also visit the websites of the services you need.

    One thing to note is that graphic intensive games have a hard time running on the Above Phone due to increased security & performance demands.

  • Where do I get applications?

    You can get applications on your phones with the following alternative open-source application stores, you can preview these apps on your current Android device.

    F-Droid – Free and open-source applications, use no Google Services
    Aurora – anonymized Google Play store, uses proprietary applications that may or may not use Google Play Services

  • How long will the phones be supported?

    Each device has a different support period based on Google’s official schedule, check devices here.

    Both Google and the developers of the alternative operating system provide updates to the phone. Google provides updates for the drivers, firmware, and bootloader. They also provide security updates to the operating system which are implemented by the developers of the alternate operating systems.

    When Google’s official support period ends,you will only continue to get updates from the developers of the alternative operating system. This includes all the open-source components of the phone including the kernel and operating system.

    After the support period ends your degoogled phone will continue to work at full functionality.

  • What mobile carriers can I use?

    All of our phones are fully unlocked & compatible with most major phone carriers (Verizon, T-Mobile, ATT) and all resellers; like Cricket, US Mobile, Mint Mobile, Ting, Boost, etc*

    WiFi Calling may or may not be supported depending on your carrier.

    *Google Fi will not work in most cases.

  • How do I get cell service on the Above Phone?

    The Above Phone works with almost all cellular service providers.

    Simply insert an activated SIM card in the phone for service. You may use your existing cell service, purchase a new service anonymously, or even use the phone without mobile service by connecting to local WiFi networks.

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