Founded in 2007, IAPS is a part of IAPS Security Services which offers a wide variety of security solutions. IAPS VPN is one of the premium VPN services available in the market today and they pride in their level of security in VPN, which is acclaimed to be one of the best amongst its competition.

IAPS has a huge VPN server selection with servers located in over 170+ countries. Offering VPN packages for PPTP, L2TP/IPSec and SSTP, they provide free unlimited switches to 200+ servers with automatic dialler software for each protocol.

The best part of IAPS VPN services is that their services are unlimited and unmetered so you pay a flat price for a monthly unlimited VPN access on your desktop and mobile phones. In addition, they offer SSTP – fully secure and unblockable network so users can get access to anything that they want on the internet including P2P and Torrent.

IAPS VPN supports Windows, Mac OS/X, Linux and is fit for mobile devices with iOS (iPad, iPhone, iPod), Android, Symbain S60. There exist IAPS auto-diallers for Windows 7, Vista, and XP users and the diallers make it really easy to switch server from one country to another quickly.

Being a forerunner in providing high level of security, IAPS offers PPTP VPN with 128-Bit MPPE Encryption, L2TP/IPSec VPN with 128-Bit or 256-Bit AES Encryption and SSTP VPN with 256-Bit AES Encryption. As they say “Your privacy and security is our # 1 job!” They also provide SSH with 768-Bit AES Encryption Strength.

Their newest stealth protocol, SSTP VPN service is able to traverse all filters and firewalls irrespective of the country or region the user is located in. Their SSTP VPN services have been tested against the Great Firewall of China, the government filters of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Turkey and it continues to provide network services to those in highly restricted countries.

Features

1. Pricing Plans: With a heavily marketed Daily Discount Program, IAPS has a range of price packages for users located worldwide. Their pricing is based on the duration and the type of protocol for VPN package. Some of the most popular pricing plans include:

SSTP VPN Packages: The 1-Month, SSTP VPN starts at $12.95. The prices for 3 Month, SSTP VPN: $36.95, 6 Month, SSTP VPN: $66.95 and 12 Month, SSTP VPN: $99.95. This is the newest stealth protocol for VPN and is able to traverse all filters and firewalls unblocking everything irrespective of geography.

L2TP VPN Packages: The specific country L2TP plans begin at $24.95 and they do include IPSec with each of their L2TP VPN plans in both AES 128 & 256-Bit and the strength is based on user’s personal choice.

PPTP VPN Packages: The user can choose to take PPTP as well and they do not have any bandwidth restrictions so you can get unlimited and unmetered VPN access for the entire month. The prices are Unlimited VPN for $60/yr and it is good for general surfing and tv streaming purposes.

They offer discounts up to 40% in specific regions and provide unlimited access from server locations in over 100 countries all over world. They do have special offers available from time to time offering term savings on about every category of VPN access.

Do they have Trial Service? One drawback with IAPS is that it does not have any trial service. But they do offer 2 days 100% Money Back Guarantee on all their services if you are not satisfied and with the kind of reputation and services they offer, we do not think that poses any problem in getting them new users.

As a new user, you need to sign up and pay via PayPal, Alertpay, Moneybookers and Credit Card and they accept VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover and Debit Cards for payments.

2. Ease of Use: Getting started with IAPS was found to be quick and easy. Simply register and buy your package online. Enter in your email address and a password and you are given the IAPS Auto Dialler download links in the welcome email. You can choose from the variety of auto-diallers available based on your OS. All you need to do is simply install their dialler which works on either of the 3 – PPTP/L2TP/SSTP platforms and enter your email/password combo to connect to their servers in any country.

• Online Client Area: The client area is simple. You see your account information and all the details that IAPS offers you as a Premium account holder. We found that their client area was fairly basic as compared to other providers that we have reviewed.

IAPS provides online knowledgebase and tutorials which are helpful for finding answers to your questions before contacting their technical support. And if you need to contact support, their customer service is outstanding. You can open a ticket or connect with a customer service staff via phone, email and Skype.

• Quick & Easy Installation: Once you have purchased your VPN plan you can simply download the IAPS dialler. To start, all you need is to enter the username and password and select the country of your choice.

• VPN Client Interface: The IAPS VPN client interface is a simple one and enables you to connect in seconds. There is automatic connection capability on start up so you do not need to dial in every time you log in. As a new user or even a beginner, such a VPN client is easy to use and no professional expertise is required to start using unlimited VPN service using IAPS.

3. Speed: IAPS has numerous servers in 170+ countries and you get access to all when you purchase a VPN plan with them. You can select the VPN destination country in the VPN Auto-dialler and switch countries at no extra cost. When tested with and without IAPS connection from one of the server locations, the speed was found to be excellent and here are the results.

IAPS has shown excellent speed results with almost same speed as the original internet connection. The speed results are impressive for SSTP and we would recommend users to use IAPS SSTP VPN service for unblockable, unlimited and secure VPN connection.

4. Reliability: IAPS connection was very reliable. Once the connection was established, it lasted for 12 hours without any interruption. So, we would highly recommend IAPS VPN for long period usage. They also ensure IP protection during connection loss which is highly suitable for those who want to maintain their anonymity over the internet.

• OS & Device Compatibility: IAPS VPN service is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, and 7 (32 & 64 bit) and Mac OS. It also works well on mobile phones – Android, iPhone and others.

• Browser Compatibility: IAPS was found compatible with all browsers including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome and Opera. The speed and loading time was very fast on all browsers.

• Streaming: We could stream files on different sites and the download was very reliable. There were NO disruptions found while streaming videos and TV online. We find it perfect for those looking to download torrents and huge amounts of video and data files from the internet. The sites like YouTube and Hulu showed no interruptions owing to its excellent connection speed.

• TraceRoute Tool:  IAPS offers many tools for its users. However, there is no traceroute tool to find out what sever route your connection is taking. For users who want to traceroute, they can use external tools available online. We used www.network-tools.com , and got the following trace route for our connection through UK Server. (Trace Route not shown due to Security Reasons)

5. Security: IAPS offers high security with L2TP with 256-bit AES and SSTP VPN service. You are assigned with the IP that is different from yours so you get to surf safely and you can unblock all sites that would originally not be accessible in your country.

• Encryption: IAPS uses dynamically allocated shared IPs to add security for its users. Based on the plan you take, you can get 128-bit to 256-bit AES encryption or you can choose SSTP with the highest level of security till date. As compared to other VPN providers, the security is really the selling points for IAPS VPN.

• Privacy: IAPS offers an external IP as soon as you get connected to the VPN network, they do log your IP securely. Unlike others that explicitly show you which IP you are connected to, IAPS does not show you but you can find out using other online tools and observe that it is really different from your original IP address.

6. Customer & Sales Support: IAPS has an excellent support service. Unlike many other VPN services, we found that the team was knowledgeable and the staff was very helpful every time we contact them. They do have a very well defined and comprehensive support library as well as an impressive forum that covers almost all topics regarding VPN and more.

• Knowledgebase & Newsletters: IAPS has comprehensive installation tutorials for desktop and mobiles. They also have an option to set up general newsletter notifications in case you want to keep yourself updated about their new products, announcements and promotions.

• Availability of Support Staff: We found that IAPS has a very qualified and well responsive staff. They do have excellent Skype service. We could connect them via Skype and get all queries answered easily. IAPS has certified staff with a number of certifications including: Linux, MAC, Novell, Cisco, Microsoft and CCNA Certified staff. They also offer Live Chat on their website, if you are not a Skype User. Also they do support customers through any IM that they use.

• Before & After Sales Support: IAPS provides reasonable before and after sales support and the staff is very helpful in clarifying your doubts before making your decision. We found their staff, Jared very friendly too. They also provide setup support through Teamviewer.

• Blog: Unlike many other VPN services, IAPS has a good and active blog that has regular updates from. Their blogs are a great place to learn and catch up on some VPN related news and you can also get better ideas on how to utilize their services well.

• Forum: IAPS has a very active forum and it would help to give it a read from time to time as the users resolve their queries among themselves. You can also learn about the latest promotions, service updates and even get accurate advice from moderator.

7. Affiliate Program: IAPS also has a dedicated affiliate area: https://www.intl-alliance.com/store/affiliates/ where you can earn Pay-Per-Sale 40% for each sale you deliver. The affiliate login is different from the VPN client login and you have to request or sign up for an affiliate program separately if you want to become an IAPS affiliate. You will get all marketing collateral and banners so it makes affiliate marketing very easy.

SUMMARY

Pros
•  Quick, easy to use and get started
•  Excellent speed
•  Highly secure connection.
•  Auto Connect on Start up available
•  FREE and unlimited server switching
•  Multiple Billing & Payment Options
•  Unmetered & Unlimited bandwidth
•  Availability of dynamic IPs
•  Excellent support staff

Cons
•  No trial service.
•  No money back guarantee.
•  No trace route tool and external IP is not shown on connection
•  Fairly basic online client area

Overall, IAPS has the biggest advantage i.e. its security over the VPN connection. Their speed is very good and reliable and it could unblock literally all sites without any interruption. The streaming was absolutely great and we would highly recommend IAPS for those looking for reliable and secure VPN provider.

The Good:

IAPS provides unlimited VPN access at a very affordable price. The SSTP VPN is particularly very good for those looking for anonymous, reliable surfing and unblocks all sites no matter what the location is.

The Bad:

They do not have a trial account or any money back guarantee so the user has to sign up for minimum one month to check out their services. While the servers we tested worked great, there is a possibility that the server in a specific region is not up to the mark in which case the user ends up paying with no refund.

The Bottom Line:

IAPS is one of the most reliable and high speed VPN service provider we have reviewed so far. Their customer service is great and they do have an appealing reputation for reliable and secure VPN service.