PrivateVPN manages a compact network of 150+ self-owned servers in 60 countries, but it remains an excellent choice for accessing content from around the world. Our researchers tested servers from the US, the UK, Italy, and Australia to see how PrivateVPN did with geoblocking. We tried Netflix US, Sling TV, and BBC iPlayer, and it unlocked them all.
When we ran speed tests, we found that PrivateVPN performs best when you connect to nearby servers. The further out you go, the most drastic the speed loss. However, it’s important to note that despite the speed losses, our connections were still fast enough for high-speed browsing and HD streaming.
This Sweden-based provider is committed to ensuring its users’ privacy and security. Although subject to 14-Eyes jurisdiction, PrivateVPN can’t turn over your data because it doesn’t log any. The simple, easy-to-use apps come with AES-256 encryption and support for OpenVPN, L2TP, IPSec, IKEv2, and PPTP protocols.
As well as a kill switch, PrivateVPN offers IPv6 and DNS leak protection. It also has a Stealth mode designed to bypass VPN blocks and DPI firewalls, giving you unlimited access to global content. We know the Stealth mode works because our researchers in China confirmed it.
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