根據美國政府公布的最新資訊，美國國務院於2026年2月正式推出名為Freedom.gov的國家級網路工具平台，目的是協助身處網路審查嚴格地區的使用者取得更自由的資訊存取環境。該平台主要鎖定受到高度網路管制的國家與地區，例如中國、伊朗與俄羅斯，同時也涵蓋部分因法規限制而出現內容封鎖情況的地區，包括歐洲部分國家。

這項服務被視為美國政府首次直接透過.gov官方網域推出具備「翻牆」功能的工具，因此在定位上具有明確的官方背景與政策意義。相較於過去多由民間或商業公司提供的VPN服務，此平台強調政府層級的技術可信度與安全保障，希望降低使用者對來源可靠性的疑慮。

在功能設計方面，Freedom.gov主打簡化操作流程，提供支援iOS、Android以及電腦端的應用程式版本，使用者只需下載並啟動程式即可連線，無需手動設定伺服器節點或進行複雜的網路配置，強調「一鍵連線」的直覺式使用體驗，以降低技術門檻。

隱私與匿名性也是平台宣傳的核心重點之一。美國政府表示該軟體將採完全開源模式，讓外部技術社群能夠檢視程式碼，以提升透明度。同時官方宣稱系統不會記錄使用者IP位址、瀏覽紀錄或DNS請求資料，藉此確保使用過程的匿名性與資訊安全，並強化外界對其隱私保護機制的信任。

在實際用途上，該平台不僅能協助使用者存取被中國「防火長城」（GFW）封鎖的網站，也可透過VPN技術模擬美國IP位址，讓使用者瀏覽因各國法律與平台政策限制而無法顯示的內容，例如部分受到歐盟數位服務法（DSA）影響的線上服務或資訊。

截至2026年2月底，Freedom.gov官方網站已正式上線，但目前仍以預覽頁面形式運作，主要提供服務介紹與相關說明。完整版本的應用程式下載與功能開放，預計將在未來數週內陸續推出，屆時平台的實際影響力與使用情況也將成為國際網路治理與資訊自由議題的重要觀察焦點。

According to the latest information released by the U.S. government, the U.S. Department of State officially launched a national-level internet platform called Freedom.gov in February 2026. The platform is designed to help users living in regions with strict internet censorship gain freer access to online information. Its primary targets include countries with heavy online controls, such as China, Iran, and Russia, as well as certain regions where content access is restricted due to regulatory frameworks, including parts of Europe.

The service is regarded as the first time the U.S. government has directly provided a censorship-circumvention tool through an official .gov domain, giving the platform clear governmental backing and policy significance. Unlike traditional VPN services typically offered by private companies or independent organizations, this platform emphasizes government-level credibility and security assurances, aiming to reduce user concerns about reliability and trustworthiness.

In terms of functionality, Freedom.gov focuses on simplifying the user experience. The platform provides applications compatible with iOS, Android, and desktop computers, allowing users to connect with a single click without manually configuring servers or network settings. The system is designed to offer an intuitive, beginner-friendly experience that lowers technical barriers to access.

Privacy and anonymity are also central elements of the platform’s design. The U.S. government states that the software will be fully open source, enabling external developers and security researchers to review its code and enhance transparency. Officials also claim that the system does not log users’ IP addresses, browsing histories, or DNS requests, with the goal of ensuring anonymity and strengthening trust in its privacy protections.

Functionally, the platform is intended not only to enable access to websites blocked by China’s Great Firewall (GFW), but also to allow users to simulate a U.S.-based IP address through VPN technology. This would enable access to content restricted by national regulations or platform compliance policies, including certain online services affected by regulatory frameworks such as the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA).

As of late February 2026, the Freedom.gov website has gone live but currently operates mainly as a preview page providing service information and introductory materials. Full application downloads and complete functionality are expected to roll out gradually over the coming weeks, and the platform’s real-world impact is likely to become an important point of observation in ongoing global discussions surrounding internet governance and information freedom.