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Do you need to pay for a VPN? This free service offers a clear answer.

ProtonVPN is a genuinely free service with a long list of premium features.
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BEST FREE VPN: The free version of ProtonVPN provides access to 24 servers in three countries, decent connection speeds, and a strict no-logging policy that protects your data and identity. If you want to unlock streaming sites, consider upgrading.


Is it really necessary to pay for the best VPNs? It's a big question, and something that ProtonVPN attempts to answer with its comprehensive free version.

Most free VPNs come with catches or restrictions that make them basically unusable. You might be limited by bandwidth, data usage, or the number of servers on offer. All of these things matter, so should you even consider free services? ProtonVPN bucks the trend to offer a free version without the harsh limitations.

The free version of ProtonVPN provides access to 24 servers in three countries, decent connection speeds, and a strict no-logging policy. There are also no adverts or limitations on data usage. Users are limited to a single connection, but this shouldn't impact most users.

If you do want to access leading streaming sites from around the world, with additional servers, better speeds, and more simultaneous connections, you should consider upgrading to ProtonVPN Plus. A two-year subscription to ProtonVPN Plus is on sale for £105.65, saving you 50% on list price for a limited time. This discounted plan comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can recover your cash if you're not totally satisfied with the service.

Protect your online data and identity with ProtonVPN.

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Joseph Green
Global Shopping Editor

Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day.

Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable's sister site, AskMen.

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