Ask HN: Why do you think SRTP/ZRTP usage is not more widespread?

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In light of various eavesdropping activities by various organizations, one would think there would be a much stronger push to adopt and utilize SRTP/ZRTP for VoIP much like how SSL is slowly getting cleaned up. But I'm not seeing much activity in this space and do not know if it's a lack of concern or knowledge or both?

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I recently looked at providers. For wider adoption, it would be good to use a ZRTP service to contact normal phones (PSTN).

Silent Circle actually does this: https://silentcircle.com/services

Unfortunately the monthly cost on top of a normal phone contract it too high for a lot of people (me included). Ideally, it should be as cheap and easy as Skype and then the crowds will follow.

SRTP is intercepted so really not important protocol. Silent Circles products are ALL backdoor, so it is a zero security product. If you want a real good method, code your own or use opensource protocols

Source on Silent Circle being backdoored?

Send me your email so i send you the details. Stay away from silent circle, else ALL your conversations could be listen and saved and recorded.

Try droppoint@spamgoes.in

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