Why use a VPN

Six everyday reasons a VPN is worth it

A VPN isn’t just for techies. Here are the practical, real-world reasons most people install one — plus an honest note on what it won’t do.

1. Safe on public Wi-Fi

Cafés, airports and hotels are easy places for snoops. A VPN encrypts your connection so nobody on the same network can read what you do.

Your internet provider can see and log every site you visit. A VPN hides your browsing from your ISP and network owners.

Travelling? A VPN lets you connect back home so your usual streaming libraries and live sport work like you never left.

On trips where some sites or apps are blocked, a VPN helps you reach the open internet and your normal accounts. (Check local laws first.)

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Flights, hotels and subscriptions are sometimes priced differently by location. A VPN lets you compare prices from elsewhere.

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