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Private Internet Access is a reputed VPN service provider that specializes in secured, encrypted tunnels that creates several layers of security in order to provide the user safety on the internet.
The company was established in August 2010 by developers who created Mt Gox Live and Mt Gox Mobile of the Bitcoin world.
They were aware of the requirements of various companies related to the safe transfer of data and it is their true passion for anonymity and privacy that they created Private Internet Access to cater to the needs of the various enterprises and individuals.
Headquartered in the US, the company does not have any mandatory data retention laws that means the users do not have to login before availing their services.
The company offers the users the ability to unblock restricted websites and surf public WiFi connections in cafes, hotels or any other specific locations safely. There are also many other reasons to use their VPN services. In this Private Internet Access Review, let us discuss the features in detail.
Private Internet Access Server Locations
Private Internet Access has about 106+ servers that are spread across 9 different countries. Leaving aside the major countries like United States, UK, Canada, and the company has servers in France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, Romania and Germany.
Switching from one server to another is free and this is an added advantage. The US has a gateway in the east, west and Midwest for multiple options and these gateways are best for accessing websites in countries with censorship laws.
Private Internet Access Plans & Pricing
Private Internet Access offers unlimited VPN plans that start from $6.45 per month and the customers can get 6 months plan for just $35.95 and yearly plan for just $38.95.
If the customer takes a yearly plan then the fees can be as little as $3.25 per month. The company does not guarantee a money back policy or a free trial but since there are no long term contracts so the customer can cancel the subscription any time if they are not happy with the service of the company.
Private Internet Access Payment Options
The Company offers VPN services that are accepted through PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Google Checkout, Amazon payments, Bitcoin, Liberty Reserver, Ok Pay, CashUand CashU.
Network and Protocols
Private Internet Access has a network with over 24,000 Mbps of bandwidth and it has the ability to be expanded to over 100,000Gbps. The company uses shared IPs that helps the customers to maximize the privacy and anonymity as shared IPs are difficult to be used to identify the users.
Private Internet Access offers access to the users via PPTP, L2TP/IP Sec and open VPN. Open VPN is most recommended and it provides optimal connection and is best while accessing blocked sites as it offers access via alternate connection on pre-existing methods. L2TP/ IP Sec and PPTP are used to maximize the compatibility with devices like Android, Boxee and iOS.
Private Internet Access Performance Test
Connecting to a VPN server in Florida, we found that the internet speed was about 5.29 Mbps download and 8.33 Mbps upload. In the UK, when it was connected to the London VPN server, the internet speed was found to be 3.45 Mbps download and 8.73 Mbps upload. The performance of Private Internet Access was good and the speed was consistent and the service reliable.
Privacy Protection
Private Internet Access makes no request logs of the internet access and this helpsthe users to protect the identity of the user and it cannot be matched with any internet activity done through Private internet Access servers.
From the moment the user gets connected to the internet, the browsing history and personal data is kept anonymous and this means that the user can access blocked websites or even visit websites that are banned. You can also access public Wi Fi networks without worrying about prying eyes and public network privacy exploits.
Customer Support
Private Internet Access has multiple means through which the clients can reach them. The customers can use their “Contact Us form that is available on their website and the company also offers a customer support toll free number and email address if you are residing in the New York area.
There is a Fax number for communication and there is also a Facebook page so that the clients can leave the feedback and view any current news of the company through the Facebook feed.
Bottom line
Overall it can be said that Private Internet Access provides its customers a safe and secured internet access and it can be considered as the best choice for high quality VPN services at low costs that consider anonymity seriously.
The setup is simple and reliable and performance is also good. Though the company does not offer a free trial or money back guarantee, it has a great choice of servers with blazing fast speeds, very affordable rates and with no bandwidth limits.
So, if you are looking for the strongest amount of privacy and security then selecting Private Internet Access as your VPN service provider is a good idea.
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