{"id":94377,"date":"2017-09-09T15:38:45","date_gmt":"2017-09-09T15:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=94377"},"modified":"2025-07-01T23:47:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T06:47:29","slug":"6-of-the-best-vpns-for-safe-speedy-surfing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/6-of-the-best-vpns-for-safe-speedy-surfing\/","title":{"rendered":"6 of the best VPNs for safe, speedy surfing"},"content":{"rendered":"

A strong VPN (Virtual Private Network) offers many benefits<\/strong>. A VPN can protect your identity<\/strong> and keep secret, the sites that you’re visiting. A good VPN can secure your data<\/strong> should your Wi-Fi network come under cyber-attack<\/a>. A good VPN can allow you to log onto the internet from servers located all over the world<\/strong>, should there be any reason you would need to do so.<\/p>\n

The list could go on but in the end, one fact rings true. In today’s cyber-world of constant internet transactions a strong VPN is essential<\/strong>, just like anti-virus and anti-malware programs, for all security conscious individuals. Here we present 6 of the best VPNs<\/strong> that guarantee safe and speedy surfing.<\/p>\n

6 safe and speedy vpns<\/h2>\n

1. Hide My Ass<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

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This VPN service routes your internet traffic through remote servers<\/strong>, so the websites you visit can\u2019t tell where you are and block you. The Wall Street Journal recommends Hide My Ass<\/strong> and celebrates how it is helping people in internet-censored regions, like China, access information and news that their governments try to block. On top of that, when it comes to speed, flexibility, security and worldwide access, Hide my ass wins outright<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Hide My Ass has servers in over 190 countries<\/strong> meaning you’ll be hard-pressed to find a website on the planet that you won’t be able to access if you’re running Hide My Ass VPN.
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\n2. VPN Unlimited: Lifetime Subscription<\/a><\/b><\/b><\/h3>\n

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This multi-award-winning VPN<\/span><\/a> gives you a lifetime of privacy protection for just $49.99. Browse freely without bandwidth or data caps<\/strong>, and it includes a DNS firewall<\/strong> so you\u2019re protected from invasive ads and malware. Don\u2019t fret about paying extra for your other internet-enabled devices, either \u2013 you can add up to 5 at one time, and their KeepSolid Wise technology ensures your speeds aren\u2019t throttled by your ISP<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

If server count is your thing, this has it in spades \u2013 it operates over 1,000 in over 50 countries, including UK, USA, Australia, and Japan. With such broad coverage you\u2019re assured of finding a location for your needs. <\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Private Internet Access VPN: 2-Yr Subscription<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

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PC Mag scored <\/span>this robust VPN<\/span><\/a> 4.5\/5 stars, making it a firm favourite of those in-the-know. It\u2019s one of the most secure VPNs around \u2013 using Bruce Schneier\u2019s own Blowfish CBC encryption algorithm<\/strong> \u2013 and is used by big brands such as Forbes, PC World, and Wired.<\/span><\/p>\n

Private Internet Access offer over 3,310 servers in 25 countries<\/strong>, ensuring you\u2019ll always be able to browse unrestricted<\/strong>, no matter where you\u2019re based, and should the VPN connection fail it immediately halts internet traffic so your data isn\u2019t compromised. <\/span><\/p>\n

They won\u2019t log your traffic<\/strong>, which is a boon for the privacy-conscious, and provide malware, adware, and tracker protection, too. At just $59.95 for two years service, you\u2019d be hard-pressed to find a better VPN for those with anonymity and security in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. VPNSecure: Lifetime Subscription<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

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This VPN<\/span><\/a> vows never to log your traffic \u2013 going so far as to say they \u201cwill move jurisdictions\u201d to keep that promise. So you can rest assured your browsing history isn\u2019t recorded<\/strong>. It also operates several encryption protocols<\/strong> so you can choose the level of protection you need. <\/span><\/p>\n

Many of the world\u2019s largest economies restrict the sites you can access, but the limitations vary. With servers in over 48 countries<\/strong>, VPNSecure lets you switch browsing locations at the click of a button, so you get the best of the world\u2019s content without restrictions. At just $39.99 for a lifetime subscription, it\u2019s a small price to pay for anonymity and internet freedom.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a05. PureVPN: Lifetime Subscription<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

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This VPN is a real treat<\/span><\/a> \u2013 a customer favourite that tops TrustPilot rankings with a score of 9.3\/10<\/strong>. It\u2019s not surprising given they\u2019ve over 10 million happy paying customers, and 24\/7 live support<\/strong> from their team. <\/span><\/p>\n

Security is outstanding with 256-bit encryption<\/strong>, and DNS leak prevention built in. Like the others on this list, it allows up to 5 simultaneous connections<\/strong>, and provides exceptional speed through its server network spanning an incredible 141 countries. You\u2019re again free to choose from all currently available VPN protocols. <\/span><\/p>\n

Perhaps PureVPN\u2019s greatest benefit is that it owns and manages its own servers<\/strong> instead of sharing them with third parties, giving them total control over things like bandwidth and efficiency<\/strong>. It\u2019s not the cheapest VPN on the list at $99.99, but it\u2019s a damn good investment for a lifetime of protection.<\/span><\/p>\n

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6. Windscribe VPN: Lifetime Pro Subscription<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

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Windscribe<\/span><\/a> offers both a desktop application and browser extension<\/strong> to give you a stronger shield against prying eyes. This extra layer of security safeguards you against hackers, advertisers, and other shady types<\/strong> who hunt down your data for profits or politics. <\/span><\/p>\n

Windscribe takes your privacy extremely seriously and never logs your traffic or sells it to third parties<\/strong>. They don\u2019t need your email address to use their VPN, and they\u2019ll even let you pay with bitcoin for ultimate anonymity. <\/span><\/p>\n

A useful feature of their browser extension is Cruise Control, which automatically connects you to a server for optimal speed<\/strong>, but will change automatically as soon as it encounters blocked content. This makes Windscribe super easy to use, and at just $49 for a lifetime subscription, you can\u2019t go wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n

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