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With the arrival of Cyber Monday, virtual private network (VPN) providers have launched Cyber Monday deals -- and Surfshark isn't missing out on the action.
The VPN service's basic plan has been on sale for some time, priced at $1.99/month. However, it's the second tier we are interested in -- Surfshark One, which combines VPN access, antivirus, a data breach scanner, and secure search functionality, all for only $2.19/month. To sweeten the deal, three months of free service are added to the length of two-year contracts.
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I've been testing Surfshark for years, and have frequently rated this VPN as one of the best on the market. It's consistently affordable and provides users with an attractive user interface across major platforms -- including Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS -- and is very beginner-friendly. (Read our full Surfshark VPN review here.)
Surfshark offers around 100 locations in its server network. Unlike some of its competitors, it also provides unlimited simultaneous connections, which means that you can connect as many devices as you want to the VPN's network, without restriction. The only real downside is that Surfshark can be a little slow to connect and doesn't reach the same speeds as ExpressVPN or NordVPN, but considering its price point, it still provides excellent value for money. There's also a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Surfshark's antivirus is also one of our picks for the best antivirus software, as it runs quietly in the background of all of your devices and performs real-time scans to keep you safe from online threats.
I think this Cyber Monday Surfshark deal is suitable for anyone who wants a reliable, easy-to-use VPN and antivirus package, and I've rated it appropriately as a top 4/5 deal.
How I rated this deal
You usually pay $2.49/month, at minimum, for Surfshark One. This represents a saving of $0.30/month, which at first glance doesn't seem all that substantial -- but the discount quickly adds up over a period of 24 months.
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