If you’re new to VPNs or just want basic online privacy without having to contend with tons of gimmicky features, IPVanish is a decent choice. IPVanish delivers consistent performance across platforms and is mostly effective for streaming. However, my most recent evaluation of IPVanish revealed that there’s still a lot the company can do to improve its service. I found that IPVanish covers the basics that you’d expect from a VPN, but I’d like to see improved speeds, a larger server network, a cleaner app experience, a stronger commitment to privacy, and transparency and better overall value.
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Like
- Unlimited simultaneous connections
- Planned privacy improvements
- Good for streaming
- 24/7 customer support with live chat and phone support
Don’t like
- US jurisdiction (14 Eyes)
- Data collection practices unsuitable for privacy-critical users
- Pricey for what you get
- Relatively slow speeds
- Clunky app
