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HideMyAss

1 month $9.99

6 months $39.99

12 months $59.99

• 265 VPN servers in 51 countries

USA , UK , Canada , Netherlands , Germany , Ireland , Sweden , Estonia , Russia , Ukraine , Hungary , Portugal , Latvia , Lithuania , Luxembourg , Romania , Spain , Turkey , Singapore , Austria , Belgium , Crotia , Cyprus , Czech Republic , Denmark , Greece , Finland , France , Iceland , Italy , Moldova , Norway , Poland , Serbia , Slovakia , Slovenia , Switzerland , India , Indonesia , Israel , Malaysia , Philippines , Japan , Australia , Panama , Argentina , Brasil , Egypt , Morocco

• Hide behind 30'500+ IP addresses

• OpenVPN, L2TP, and PPTP protocols

• Free HMA! Pro VPN software

• HMA! Privacy Policy

Best VPN 2012 - TOP VPN

HideMyAss is excellent. (Our HideMyAss test won us over). The offer is coherent and well suited for all possible uses. What’s more, you receive much more than with low cost VPN services:

• More IPs, servers and available countries: 50 countries + 265 servers + 30' 000  IPs (dynamic IPs)
• A pre-configured program (OpenVPN or PPTP) with unlimited server switching and a built-in speed test to get the best server. The client software is also very impressive.
• PPTP protocol for other devices : Ipod/Ipad
  Free option of uploader – secure mail inbox – proxy
• Protection of programs and applications

Your connection speeds will be stable with HideMyAss since they utilise a large number of IPs, as well as numerous countries, that allows all usages and unlimited server switching. The OpenVPN and PPTP protocols mean that you can install HideMyAss on all devices ( router - Boxee - Androïd, Iphone).

HideMyass is best for those who need more technical capabilities : Proxy, router installation, randomly change IP, ...

At the amazing price of  $9.99/month you will not a find a better or more efficient package. Best value for money

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5/5

GIGANEWS - VyprVPN

1 month $17.49 for the first 3 months - This is over $50 in savings and, as always, includes a 14-day free trial account.

Dianmond account include:

• Unlimited VPN
• Unlimited usenet
• Free 30GB Online Storage (called Dump Truck)

• 9 VPN servers in 7 countries

USA , UK , Germany , France , Netherlands , Hong Kong , Canada

• OpenVPN, L2TP, and PPTP protocols

• Free VyprVPN App

• VyprVPN Privacy Policy

VPN/Usenet packages

Giganews is running a combo usenet/vpn service. All in one package.

We would strongly advise a subscription to the Giganews Usenet server that includes a free VPN service VyprVPN (PPTP and L2TP protocols. OpenVPN is also an option at $5 more.)
So for only $17.49 (the first 3 months), you get Usenet access and VPN, two for the price of one !

On its own VyprVPN is more expensive than its competitors ($9.99/month) but included with Giganews Usenet access, it is a very good deal.

The technical quality of this VPN (Giganews is of course upholding its own high standards!) is substantial (the NAT firewall, an extra for the VyprVPN is $5, a rare option with oher VPNs)

The connection app lets you switch easily between countries and protocols.

The strong advantage of the Usenet+VPN package from Giganews is the use of all the tools that protect data and exchanges, that counteract ISP limitations, escape geographical restrictions and supply access to Usenet, the last great free space on the web.

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5/5

IPVANISH

1 month $11.99 > $10 (17% saving)

3 months $35.97 > $26.99 (25% saving)

1 year $143.88 > $77.99 (46% saving)

• 50 VPN servers in 20 countries

USA , UK , Canada , Germany , Sweden , Austria , Malaysia , Poland , Denmark , Netherlands , Hungary , Turkey , Portugal , Japan , China , India , Spain , France , Belgium , Switzerland

• Hide behind 2'500+ IP addresses

• OpenVPN, L2TP, and PPTP protocols

• Free IPVanish Software

• IPVanish Privacy Policy

Fast and reliable VPN

IPVanish made a startling entry into the VPN market and already delivers industry-best VPN speed (It is very crucial). Supported by on the the major players in USA networks, IPVanish already owns a large amount of servers in Europe and the USA. Their possibility for expansion in the coming months is significant, soon to become the alternative or even the replacement for HideMyAss, confirmed by one of our IPVanish contacts. They want to repeat the success seen with VPNs on Internet networks.

Already most VPN users can trust IPVanish, a service that suits all those that need it for general use.

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5/5

PRIVATVPN

1 month $7.5

6 months $19.5

12 months $68

• 13 countries

Sweden , USA , Switzerland , Netherlands , UK , Germany , France , Denmark , Luxembourg , Finland , Norway , Romania , Russia

• OpenVPN and PPTP protocols

• Free PrivatVPN software

• PrivatVPN Privacy Policy

Swedish VPN company

PrivatVPN is originally Swedish. A Low Cost VPN offer with an integral connection program (with the option IP Guard and 7 countries). We like PrivatVPN for its :

• Low price
• Dynamic Public IP (applies only to Swedish server)
• Swedish connection and its No Logs rules
• Swiss IP to make the most of the digital paradise in Switzerland.
• USA IP for Hulu and Netflix among others
• UK connection for the British television channels

PrivatVPN in particular has a « No closed ports » policy on the SE address which means you can share certain files. It’s up to you to set the public network and to deactivate certain sharing functions.

If you need a Swedish connection PrivatVPN is perfect.

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4/5

OVERPLAY

1 month $9.95

• 62 countries

USA , UK , Australia , Canada , Ireland , France , India , Mexico , Italy , Germany , Netherlands , Denmark , Poland , Switzerland , Lithuania , Romania , Norway , Sweden , Finland , Spain , Portugal , Czech Republic , Turkey , Latvia , Israel , Brasil , Japan , South Korea , Hong Kong , Singapore , Argentina , Venezuela , Belgium , New Zealand , Luxembourg , Austria , Russia , Ukraine , Taiwan , Bahamas , Iceland , Egypt , Belarus , Bulgaria , Estonia , Greece , Hungary , South Africa , Albania , Andorra , Bosnia , Chile , China , Colombia , Costa Rica , Crotia , Cyprus , Fiji , Georgia , Macedonia , Malta , Mexico

• OpenVPN, L2TP, and PPTP protocols

• Free Overplay VPN software

• OverPlay Privacy Policy

Competitors to Hidemyass

For us, OverPlay is the biggest competitor of HMA in the general category. We can understand, as it includes: 62 countries (in the knowledge that 90% of users concentrate on a just few servers so the need for diverse and varied countries offered  is perhaps questionable!) integral client, a good price, useful tutorials, and several rare options like SmartDNS.

The slight disadvantage of OverPlay is that it offers an integral client without one of the classic but necessary options like IPGuard, Proxy or a connection speed test. But it has the original Smart Server, a server specially dedicated to streaming sites like Hulu, Netflix, BBC iplayer, Pandora. Only the connection to ONE of these sites uses VPN. The rest of your surfing or activities passes by the IP (a sort of Split Tunnelling.)

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4/5

SECURITYKISS

1 month 9.99€

• 37 VPN servers in 12 countries

USA , UK , Poland , Germany , France , Sweden , Switzerland , Canada , India , Ukraine , Netherlands , Italy

• OpenVPN, L2TP, and PPTP protocols

• Free SecurityKiss VPN software

• SecurityKiss Privacy Policy

Best free VPN

SecurityKiss is famous for its free VPN - up to 300MB/day. However many users are missing out on the better option : at only $9.99/month the paying subscription is much higher quality. Don’t hesitate: try out lots of functions like Octopus Tunneling – Exclusive Tunneling – dedicated IP – 10 countries – lots of ports (choice of UDP – TCP).

Octopus Tunneling is definitely added value, as good as its support and knowledge base.

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4/5

EXPRESSVPN

1 month $12.95

6 months $59.95

12 months $99.95

• 9 countries

USA , UK , Canada , Netherlands , Germany , France , Switzerland , Luxembourg , Hong Kong

• OpenVPN, L2TP, SSTP and PPTP protocols

• Free ExpressVPN VPN software

• ExpressVPN Privacy Policy

American VPN service much like HMA!: OpenVPN/PPTP/L2TP pack. Lots of addresses, possible switching. We have had good results with this VPN which has recently launched its own integral client online. The price is a little higher than HMA! but not exorbitant.

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3/5

PUREVPN

1 month $18

12 months $128 (26% saving)

• 34 VPN servers in 17 countries

USA , UK , Canada , Sweden , Switzerland , Singapore , Romania , Netherlands , Malaysia , Luxembourg , Italy , Germany , Russia , Panama , Australia , Turkey , France

• SSTP, L2TP, and PPTP protocols

• Free PureVPN VPN software

• PureVPN Privacy Policy

PureVPN has both the attributes of a general subscription and a unique protocol, not used by the other big players (HideMyAss, OverPlay, StrongVPN) that is SSTP, a function of Split Tunneling, in its integral client, as well as an Androïd app and the possibility of dedicated IPs.

But this dynamic service is counterbalanced by unstable servers and two subscriptions (with the dedicated IP) limited to 30GB/month ( !!) plus a higher than average price for the unlimited option.

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3/5

STRONGVPN

$85/year - OpenVPN

• 351 VPN servers in 20 countries

USA , UK , Netherlands , Canada , Germany , Hong Kong , Switzerland , Norway , Russia , Luxembourg , France , Malaysia , Singapore , Italy , Romania , Czech Republic , Sweden , Japan , Latvia , Turkey

• Hide behind 12'830+ IP addresses

• OpenVPN, L2TP, SSTP and PPTP protocols

• StrongVPN Privacy Policy

StrongVPN is one of the first American VPNs. Its advantages include:

• Good technical support ideal for beginners
• Excellent technical quality - OpenVPN uses a 2048 bit key and dedicated IPs on some servers!
• Large number of available IPs

But they need to change their rates for the new market.

• They have too many kinds of subscriptions. Their web interface is confusing and lists too many options. That is why we can only list a few here!
• There are no monthly rates, only minimum 3 months!
• Switching is limited since “the nature of our VPN accounts are not for switching IP’s but to provide customers a secure connection.”

We would advise the OpenVPN package at $85/year since it is the best quality/price with StrongVPN. For a monthly subscription, as long as you don’t switch, the OpenVPN in Holland installed on the router is good for the price. Your whole network will be secure.

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3/5

IBVPN

1 month $10.95

• 12 countries

USA , UK , Germany , Canada , Netherlands , Ireland , France , Switzerland , Luxembourg , Romania , Russia , Sweden

• SSTP, OpenVPN, L2TP, and PPTP protocols

• Free IbVPN VPN software - All in One VPN Application

• IbVPN Privacy Policy

IbVPN is one of the pick and choose VPN services. Rates are based on countries included on on usage. Some packs include specific countries. Only the all-inclusive package is more expensive. We tested the TorrentVPN package. It is well designed with 2 countries and a low price ($4.95). Less expensive but centred on one usage and two addresses : NL and LU. Seven day logs. The connection client does not have IPGuard. But you get Highld is you connect to the right port. To configure IbVPN (IPGuard +port) IbVPN is useful for those who have speciic needs met by one of its packs – which means it is less appropriate for general use

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3/5

AceVPN

1 month $15

12 months 165

• 23 VPN servers in 14 countries

USA , France , Germany , Ireland , Italy , Luxembourg , Netherlands , Moldova , Romania , Spain , Sweden , Switzerland , UK , Canada

• OpenVPN, L2TP, and PPTP protocols

• AceVPN Privacy Policy

AceVPN is the only provider that proposes a mini-subscription at $5/month ( PPTP // L2TP // OpenVPN pack) with a 50GB/month limit. Accounts are not renewed automatically. The best offer is the ultimate package at $15/month with 14 countries.

Ex-pats living abroad who want to continue watching their own television channels will appreciate AceVPN for the option « Unblock TV Channels » that allows viewing of several platforms that works even if the device doesn’t support VPN.

N.B. P2P applications are blocked on American, English and Swiss servers and on the $5 rate.

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3/5

Astrill

3 months $29.95

6 months $39.95

12 months $69.95

• 118 VPN servers in 47 countries

USA , Canada , UK , Germany , Netherlands , France , Spain , Italy , Switzerland , Luxembourg , Sweden , Norway , Denmark , Belgium , Finland , Ireland , Austria , Czech Republic , Slovakia , Poland , Hungary , Serbia , Romania , Bulgaria , Lithuania , Ukraine , Russia , Turkey , Greece , Australia , New Zealand , Japan , China , Hong Kong , Taiwan , Singapore , India , Malaysia , Philippines , Thaïlande , Israel , Panama , Argentina , Brasil , Egypt

• Hide behind 41,211+ IP addresses

• OpenVPN, L2TP, SSTP, Cisco IPSec and PPTP protocols

• Free Astrill software

• Astrill Privacy Policy

The problem with Astrill is the sign-up validation via SMS. If it doesn’t bother you to supply your telephone number, then you will be satisfied with this VPN. More than 30 countries., unlimited switching, options for optimising Youtube streaming, an efficient DD-WRT configuration for your router and an OpenWeb mode with 4 options to choose from with two dedicated to avoiding site limitations (Facebook – Twitter). Ex-pats thoroughly appreciate Astrill.

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2/5