At 33 Thomas Street, a 29-story, windowless tower looms over Lower Manhattan, known by codename Titanpointe. Built in 1974, the concrete and granite building was designed to protect critical telecom infrastructure from nuclear threats, prioritizing security above all else.
Edward Snowden’s leaks brought new attention to the building, revealing it likely serves as a major NSA surveillance hub. The building contains an international phone switch operated by AT&T, potentially allowing the NSA to monitor many global communications, including those tied to international organizations and world governments.
The collaboration between AT&T, Verizon, and government intelligence agencies raises tough questions about privacy. Experts emphasize that surveillance now extends beyond foreign targets, impacting ordinary Americans in ways previously unseen.
Though details remain confidential, and neither AT&T nor the NSA have officially confirmed operations at 33 Thomas Street, the building’s design and leaked information strongly suggest its role in global spying efforts. It now stands as a symbol of the shadowy world of modern surveillance entwined with everyday communications infrastructure.
