Options and pricing

So you’ve decided that you do need a VPN in your life after all. The next thing to think about is whether or not it suits your needs. Sure, everything on the front page of Google will promise (and probably deliver) great speed, easy-to-use tools and fantastic support.

You also need to consider how many devices are allowed. Can you only get your favourite show on a handful of devices, or does the service permit unlimited connections? If so, check the T&Cs to find out if unlimited is actually unlimited or mere sales words to fool the unwary.

If at all possible, you want a VPN service that keeps its help desk in-house rather than outsourcing to a hack-prone third-party liability. Lastly, if you want a VPN to circumvent geoblocking for a specific country, does the provider have physical servers in that country?

VPN companies will usually offer long-term deals at a much lower rate than their single monthly rate, so if you think you’re going to be using it regularly, it’s possibly worth getting a 12-month (or longer) subscription. If you do decide to go for a single month for a one-off event, make sure that you cancel as soon as possible. We can’t stress enough how important it is for you to read the terms and conditions in full.