BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With the 2024 election season in full swing, millions of Americans are facing an overwhelming wave of political spam texts—targeting voters from both sides. In response, Boston Venture Studio has released SpamStrike, a free app aimed at protecting users from the flood of unwanted political messages that has become an unrelenting part of modern election cycles.
Political texts have long been a source of frustration for voters, and while the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates spam calls and texts, political campaigns are shockingly exempt from these rules. This loophole allows political organizations to send unsolicited messages without much restraint, inundating voters with campaign texts that often feel invasive and relentless. The result? Millions of people are left frustrated and powerless as their phones become battlegrounds for political campaigns.
Paul English, founder of Boston Venture Studio, commented, "It’s frustrating that political campaigns can bypass regulations that are meant to protect consumers from spam. With SpamStrike, we’ve provided a straightforward and effective tool to give people control over their inbox again. No one should have to endure constant interruptions of unwanted text messages.”
Since its launch, SpamStrike has already blocked over 200,000 political spam texts, offering relief to voters fed up with political harassment. “While the nation may be divided on who to vote for, we can all agree that political spam needs to stop,” said English said in an interview with CBS News Boston. “Your inbox deserves better than to be a political battleground.
Key Features of SpamStrike:
- Customizable Filters: Users can tailor the app to block specific political messages based on keywords they choose.
- One-Tap Protection: A quick, easy setup allows users to start blocking spam texts in under 60 seconds.
- Spam Vault: All blocked messages are saved to your phone’s Junk folder, so you can review what gets filtered out.
- Free for Election Season: During the critical election period, SpamStrike is completely free to help keep your inbox free from political clutter.
The app's launch could not have come at a more crucial time with political texts bombarding voters at an all-time high. SpamStrike provides a fast, reliable solution that can be set up in less than 60 seconds. After the election season, users can continue benefiting from the app's premium protection at an affordable price, making it the go-to tool for spam-free messaging year-round.
For more information and to download the app, visit SpamStrike.com.
SpamStrike is a product of Boston Venture Studio (BVS), founded by renowned entrepreneur Paul English, co-founder of Kayak.com and five other tech companies. BVS is committed to creating innovative consumer applications that transcend the ordinary, crafting experiences that feel truly magical. The company has a team of entrepreneurs across Boston and NYC, and engineers with their development partner Arbisoft. BVS is self-funded and owned by the team.
