BeeMask Connects Calls While Protecting Your Privacy

Shifting from the virtual space to the physical space, in any capacity, is a big decision. Thanks to advances made in the VoIP industry, it’s easier to make phone calls using a broadband connection and a computer microphone. BeeMask is a new company that wants to take things a step beyond VoIP and connect people via their regular mobile or land lines, without revealing any personal information.

Using a mutually agreed-on “password,” you and your online friend can give BeeMask permission to act as a conduit (albeit, 3-way caller) that connects both parties. The upside to this service is that there is absolutely no way for the other party to call you back without your consent–any follow-up calls will require the password again, from both you and the other party. The downside to this is that you’ll need to be connected to the Internet in order to provide BeeMask with the password at the time of the call.

There are a number of free services out there that provide similar, identity-masking options for connecting two parties, such as conference call lines or throw-away numbers from some VoIP providers, some of which don’t always require you to be both online and by your phone at the same time, or even require an action from both parties at the same time. Another limiting factor is BeeMask’s difficulty in integrating with third-party sites and networks.

I see the majority of people that would use a service such as BeeMask using it for dating purposes. Having a privacy-protected calling feature right there within the dating site is a more streamlined process for end users. Tackling the network-integration end of the spectrum would be beneficial to BeeMask for future growth.