"There are literally hundreds of VPNs floating around. They all want you to believe they're the best VPN you can buy. All of them say they have the biggest network, or claim they have a no-logging policy. And they all promise your internet traffic is safe on the network of servers they've rented. Only some of them are telling the truth."
"VPNs are only growing in popularity due to age-verification laws in the UK and in several states in the US. Even if you don't want a VPN, you might need one. If you're hesitant, I get it. VPN providers have been deep in murky waters for years, constantly caught lying about their practices, handing over user data that was never supposed to be logged, and serving as safe havens for large cybercriminal organizations."
"There's a broad range of prices for VPN services, but most providers sit somewhere around $10 per month for a monthly plan. That number changes if you purchase several months at once, and it's even more obfuscated with full security suites, such as those offered by Nord Security and Proton. Most of the prominent VPN services you'll come across offer multi-month, or even multi-year, discounts."
The VPN market is crowded with providers claiming large networks, no-logging policies, and secure server infrastructure, but many claims are unreliable. Demand for VPNs is increasing due to age-verification laws in the UK and several US states, making VPN use necessary for some users. Several providers have been exposed for misrepresenting practices, handing over user data, or facilitating criminal activity. Typical pricing centers near $10 monthly, with discounts for multi-month or multi-year plans and bundled security suites. Recent class-action lawsuits target auto-renewal practices, and most free VPNs are advised against.
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