Plain explanations for comparing providers without the sales page.
A VPN encrypts traffic between your device and a server the provider runs, then sends it out from that server’s address. Your ISP sees a connection to the VPN, not each site you open. It does not make you anonymous, and it does not replace HTTPS.
Read what a kill switch and a no-logs claim do and do not mean
The monthly number on a two-year plan is usually the upfront total divided by the months you receive, including free months. The renewal is often closer to the monthly rate. Compare the amount due today, the months of access, and the renewal before you treat a discount badge as the real cost.
A free app still has to pay for servers. Some limit speed or data. Some fund themselves with ads or by selling attention. A paid plan is not automatically private either — look for a clear no-logs statement, a kill switch, and a refund window you can actually use.
On café and hotel Wi-Fi, the useful pieces are encryption, a kill switch, and an app that reconnects when the network drops. For travel, check that the apps cover your phone and laptop, and that the provider has servers in the countries you care about.
Read whether you need a VPN on public Wi-Fi and when you travel
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