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How did Silent Circle become a "major secure email service provider?" Lavabit launched in 2004. Silent Circle launched "Silent Mail" four months ago.

I don't see how SC's action belongs in the same sentence as what Lavabit was forced to do.

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Lavabit was a much more "under the radar" provider. Silent circle has gained huge traction since they started and provide secure Phone, SMS and mail services. They may not be "equal" but silent circle is certainly more of a high profile target.

What evidence is there of the huge traction? Have they announced actual numbers?

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