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Having tested a little over 100 VPN providers, we found ExpressVPN the best provider. It ticked all the boxes when it was tested for speed, ease of use, and protection. What’s more, its ability to provide free cloud storage is a bonus for many users. Here’s more about the VPN.
Speed
Its speed is pretty impressive when connecting to local servers as it clocks a speed of 135-140 Mbps. However for long-distance servers, the speed reduced by 66.23%. During our test, we connected the software to a server in Australia and it decreased to 10.3 Mbps. While this speed was rather slow, it was more than enough to stream HD content.
Protection
With ExpressVPN you’re confident that your information is safe from third-party use. The company goes to impressive lengths to protect customers using 256-bit AES encryption. This encryption is symmetric which means the key used to encrypt data must be used to decrypt it. What’s more, it doesn’t store the users’ originating IP address, user activity or the session duration.
Ease of Use
We found no trouble downloading and installing ExpressVPN software. However, its use of an activation code to log in to the website may be confusing to some users. As for the user interface, it’s pretty straightforward. It provides a shortcut for apps and websites, and has additional windows for sorting and saving your preferred servers.
Value
ExpressVPN is a little on the high end despite offering three subscription options: the monthly ($12.95), annual ($99.95), and semi-annual ($59.95) plans. Most monthly VPN subscriptions cost $10.21 which is pretty affordable compared to ExpressVPN’s monthly asking price of $12.95. It’s annual plan seems the most reasonable as you get to save a few bucks but it’s still way over the average market price of $71.87.
Other Features
- Device Compatibility: Previously, ExpressVPN limited simultaneous connections to three devices. However, the company has improved its offering allowing users to connect up to five devices simultaneously. The VPN is compatible with iOS and Android apps but if you’re using Tor, it’s better to use a desktop.
- Customer Support: We found its support service super helpful. It is available 24/7 via a live chat platform and you can talk to the agents via the company’s email address if you’re registered
- Streaming Sites Unblocked: Most streaming sites prevent users from using VPNs to stream content. However, with ExpressVPN you can stream Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Disney+. Servers in Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Jose make the best locations for streaming Netflix
Final verdict
ExpressVPN remains a choice VPN provider due to its high level of security. Its commitment to protecting users’ information and continued guarantee of online privacy and anonymity make it stand out.
