What is a VPN?
A Vpn (Virtual Private Network) is a secure link between yourself and a dedicated VPN server. Any requests made by your equipment using a VPN then goes via this connection.
Any requests made via the VPN should be encrypted so not even your ISP knows what you are doing.
What can I use a VPN for?
A VPN can be useful for many reasons, for example streaming content from a region you may not be entitled to see.
For example the iPlayer is only available to users in the UK. If you were in Spain connected to a Vpn in the UK you could still access the IPlayer as it would think you are in the UK. Without the VPN you would be blocked.
A VPN can be used to circumnavigate restrictions put in place by your ISP or even your government.
Where can I get the best deals?
There are plenty of providers out there and it can be a minefield trying to find the best one. There are many free VPN providers but most of these will not have much support and can give you more problems than if you paid for a subscription.
Below I have found some of the best deals for a paid VPN subscription, to get some of the deals you will be required to use a cashback site to utilise the savings.
How do i know which one to choose?
My personal preference is Surfshark as this is a bargain for two years plus there are no restrictions, if you are worried about the cashback not tracking then this is for you, if you can afford to outlay £80 for NordVPN now and wait a few months for cashback then choose them, if your filthy rich pick any one!
NordVPN
They are one of the best providers for vpn as rated by tech radar. Nordvpn allows 6 devices to be connected at the same time.
You can get a great deal on them with up to 60% cashback via topcashback. This works out at about £40 for 3 years after cashback.
Topcashback currently offers 60% cashback.
Quidco currently offers 50% cashback.
Signing up to topcashback will get you a £5 amazon voucher one you reach £10 payable cashback.
Signing up with Quidco will get you £5 extra cashback once you earn £5 cashback. You will achieve this with a nordvpn 3 Yr deal.
This is a newer member to the market but have an excellent deal for 2 years vpn for only £38. The bonus with surfshark is that you can connect unlimited devices and use simultaneous connections. The terms of service explicitly say you can share your account with friends and family.
Also another big player in the market and highly rated by tech radar. Restricted to 3 devices at any one time though.
ExpressVPN has been around for 10 years now so has a big foothold in the market, Current deal is $99 for a year.
A 30 day moneyback guarantee is offered as standard.
Another recommendation from techradar’s top 5. Allows up to 10 similtaneous connections.
Current deal is $99 for 2 years of VPN access, so around £75.
Want to know more about Cashback?
Click here to see my blog post regarding cashback sites and how to use them.
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