Member benefit update: join the Sustainer membership and get Inseego Mifi M4

We are excited to announce that starting from May 26, 2026, the Sustainer membership will come with a new model: the Inseego Mifi Pro M4. Similar to the Mifi X Pro model, the M4 is also a 5G hotspot. It supports simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz & 5GHz) at the Wi-Fi 7 standard, USB and ethernet tethering, and up to 50 connected devices. The M4 has an internal 2x2 SU-MIMO antenna and 2 TS-9 external antenna ports. It has a removable battery that allows usage with only AC power to avoid battery-related issues, such as overcharging.

If you are interested in joining the Calyx Internet Membership program, from May 26, 2026 you can sign up to be a Sustainer member and get a M4 hotspot with a full year of unlimited data. This membership requires a first-year contribution at $750. After that, the annual contribution for membership renewal is $500, and the quarterly contribution is $175.

If you are a Calyx member with a Mifi X Pro or M2000 as your active membership device, you do not need to replace your device. No changes to the performance and functionality of your device are expected as part of this development. You can continue to use your Mifi X Pro, and you can continue to contact tech support at 877-216-9603 for support with any issues you experience with your hotspot. Current Calyx Sprout (BYOD) members are not affected by this device upgrade in any way.

Before you decide if a Sustainer membership is right for you, check if you are covered by the T-Mobile network and make sure you have adequate 5G coverage. Wi-Fi data for all Calyx memberships is unlimited and unthrottled. The only factors that could influence internet speed is if the hotspot supports 5G networks or any update or policy change to T-Mobile’s connectivity. Our organization cannot provide test hotspots or issue refunds if the mobile network service in your area is inadequate or non-existent. Our wireless hotspots and data plans are offered as a thank-you gift to member donors who support our tool development and research in privacy-protecting open-source technology. Donations and member contributions are not commercial transactions.

You can read more about the M4 here.If there are any other membership- or device-related questions we can answer for you, please let us know at help@calyx.org.

2026-05-26

Calyx is seeking a visionary Executive Director in the new phase of the organization

The Calyx Institute is searching for a visionary and collaborative Executive Director to lead its mission building privacy-respecting software, bridging the digital divide with affordable internet access, and sustaining our community through grantmaking, research, and education.

Calyx believes in a future where everyone has access to the resources and tools they need to stay securely connected. The last several years have seen rapid shifts in the digital world: runaway digital surveillance and personal data harvesting, abuse of AI products without necessary ethical checks, and direct and indirect exploitation of the open-source community by big tech companies. It is even more vital for us to keep and foster our commitment to privacy-respecting free and open-source software (FOSS) and keeping internet access affordable.

The new Executive Director will build on this vision, leading the organization in navigating this complex digital context in the U.S. and globally, and ensuring the organization can continue to build on its impact through the combined effort of our members, CalyxOS users, grantees, and partners.

At a glance:

This role is flexible in location but must be U.S.-based and manages a nationally dispersed team of 15+ people.
10+ years of nonprofit leadership experience required and deep commitment to the Calyx mission and values.

Calyx Institute has retained DSG | Koya, the executive search firm that works exclusively with mission-driven clients, to lead this search. In partnership with Koya, we are now identifying and recruiting exceptional candidates.

You can view the position profile on the DSG | Koya website. Leaders who are interested in the opportunity are invited to fill out the interest form. We would also appreciate it if you would thoughtfully forward this along in your networks.

2026-02-25

Welcome to our new website!

We’re excited to welcome you to our updated Calyx website. We hope you enjoy our new look! We are continuing to make changes and updates, so we appreciate you bearing with us during this time. If you have any questions, need help finding information, or want to report an error, please email us at help[@]calyx[.]org.

2026-01-07