Firefox 143 for Android to introduce DoH
6 hours ago
- #DNS privacy
- #Android
- #Firefox
- Firefox introduced DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) by default in 2020, starting in the U.S., and expanded to Canada in 2023.
- DoH encrypts DNS queries, preventing ISPs and public WiFi providers from eavesdropping on browsing activities.
- Firefox 143 for Android now supports DoH, allowing mobile users to enable 'Increased Protection' for encrypted DNS.
- Performance improvements in 2025 have made DoH 61% faster, with resolution times nearly matching native DNS.
- Collaboration with CIRA and Akamai has improved DoH performance for Canadian universities and other DNS providers.
- Firefox enforces strict requirements for DNS resolvers, ensuring only trusted providers meet Mozilla's TRR policy.
- Firefox prioritizes user choice, allowing opt-out, custom resolvers, and adjustable DoH protection levels.
- The partnership-driven approach benefits not just Firefox users but the broader internet community.
- Firefox's commitment includes privacy by default, uncompromised speed, and an open, accessible web.