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IPVanish
The provider has strengthened its security and privacy protection policies. In addition, the servers now deliver turbocharged speeds in North America and worldwide.
Key concerns for some users are that the provider based in the U.S., the service renews expensively. It also doesn't offer a dedicated VPN browser extension
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IPVanish is building a strong case for why it's one of the best VPNs. The provider has expanded its points of presence to 113 countries. It's also repositioned some of its data centers, or traffic exchange points, to improve connection speeds globally. Plus, iOS and macOS users can now use split tunneling on IPVanish, something that's still missing from most VPN apps. The new privacy policies will cast out any doubts if you were a non-believer.
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Many of the key features remain unchanged, such as the number of devices you can connect simultaneously -- it's still unlimited. The streaming is even better -- there wasn't any video buffering, even on server locations thousands of miles away. You can choose a VPN-only tier that is affordable if you purchase the yearly plans. Be warned that renewal prices are a bit hefty. I'll let you in on the recent developments with IPVanish, plus more hands-on experiences with the app on phone, PC, and smart TV.
I got fast speeds, not far from my normal internet connections
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