On their Website, IPVanish claims to be the ‘best VPN service provider’. Is there any truth to this statement or is it an exaggeration of its capabilities? That’s exactly what we’re going to address in this review.
IPVanish Review
On their Website,
IPVanish at a Glance
The VPN company isn’t a newcomer to the market by any means. Founded in 1999 by its parent company Mudhook Marketing,
Here’s a brief summary of what
- AES 256-bit Encryption
- A variety of tunneling protocols
- More than 1300 servers spread across 75 countries
- Servers that unblock Netflix
- Up to 10 simultaneous connections
- Compatibility with multiple platforms
- Subscription costs that start off at $4.87 per month when you sign on to the Annual Plan.
The Pros
Here’s a list of things that makes
High Speeds
You can, of course, expect the speed to dwindle when you connect to distant servers. For instance, if you live in Europe and connect to a server based in Hong Kong, the download speed will plummet down to less than 10mbps on a 100mbps connection.
User-Friendly App
Like most VPNs,
With the
- Looking up different server locations and choosing a desired one
- Managing your account details
- Engaging and turning off features such as the Kill switch
- Configuring the tunneling protocol…etc.
The only downside with the app is that it doesn’t offer instructions on how to set up a SOCKS5 proxy. However, there are plenty of online resources to help you out with this.
Strict No Logging Policy
Back in 2016,
This means that the company will not store any data that ties to a user’s identity, including IP addresses, metadata, destination URLs and activity logs. This is what the company has to say about the matter:
“We have a strict policy against the collection of both connection and activity logs. We will never store the metadata about your VPN session or information about how you used the service.”
Industry Standard Encryption
When it comes to masking user data,
A Variety of Tunneling Protocols
Tunneling protocols allow you to transmit data privately and securely across public networks. With
OpenVPN is the default option available in most VPNs and
With SOCKS5 on the other hand, you don’t have to download any third-party tools. In addition, it is also significantly faster than OpenVPN. However, the reason it’s able to achieve higher speeds is due to its use of lower-level encryption standards. These standards use up less data, allowing SOCKS5 to transmit your data much faster. Hence, you’re essentially sacrificing security for speed.
Torrenting
Despite being based in the US,
Ten Simultaneous Connections
If you use several devices, then you’ll be delighted to know that
The Cons
US Jurisdiction
With most VPNs being based in places like Panama, the British Virgin Islands, and Switzerland, it’s odd to see one that’s under US jurisdiction. When it comes to data retention (or hoarding, we should say) the US is one of the worst offenders. The government is constantly collecting information on its citizens and anyone who uses services that are under their jurisdiction.
While
Poor Customer Support
A lot of VPN companies have lacklustre customer support and sadly,
This wouldn’t be much of an issue if their email support was up to par. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case either. Once you open a support ticket, it can take ages to get a response. It must be mentioned that they do, however, have an extensive knowledge base which contains a plethora of information.
Ineffectiveness at Unblocking Netflix
If your priority is unblocking Netflix, then it’s best to look elsewhere. Using
Is IPVanish the best VPN Provider in the World?
The short answer is ‘no’. Don’t get us wrong,
The Review
IP Vanish
On their Website, IPVanish claims to be the ‘best VPN service provider’. Is there any truth to this statement or is it an exaggeration of its capabilities? That’s exactly what we’re going to address in this review.
PROS
- High Speeds
- User-Friendly App
- Strict No Logging Policy
- Industry Standard Encryption
- A Variety of Tunneling Protocols
- Netflix Unblocking Feature
CONS
- US Jurisdiction
- Poor Customer Support