If you’re concerned about privacy when surfing the web and want to add an extra layer of security, then signing up for a VPN should be high on your Black Friday wishlist. VPNs are an easy way to ensure your internet browsing is as secure as possible, as these services encrypt your traffic to safeguard any personal data being sent between you and the websites you’re using… it’s the reason your work probably requires you to use one when working from home. VPNs are also helpful when it comes to changing your IP address to keep your location unknown. This can be used to make it appear as if you’re in another country, perfect if you want to watch BBC iPlayer when away on holiday or check out the catalogue available to Netflix subscribers in the United States without booking a flight! Besides these obvious privacy benefits, VPNs can also fight bandwidth throttling which helps speed up your internet connection, which is ideal if you’re big into online gaming or stream tonnes of video content. And the good news for anyone thinking of signing up for a VPN service is right now leading providers have slashed prices for Black Friday. The VPN deals running right now can save you up to around £200, and give you access from as little as £1.66.
One of the standout VPN deals available right now is being offered by Surfshark.
The firm, which says say it’s the “leading VPN for an honest price”, currently charges just £1.66 a month on its two-year plan. This package boasts a saving of 83%, and includes three months worth of Surfshark access entirely for free.
You’ll be charged £44.76 for two years worth of access to Surfshark, and the plan is fully refundable for 30 days. Alternatively, if you’d rather not be tied into such a lengthy period, you can also get six months worth of VPN access from Surfshark for £4.99 per month. This is a 49 percent saving on the typical price of £9.70 per month.
If you’re all about brand recognition though, NordVPN might be the provider that jumps out to you.
It’s arguably one of the best known VPN services around, thanks to high-profile tie-ins with Premier League giants Liverpool and record-breaking YouTuber, PewDiePie. And right now NordVPN is offering a huge saving on its two year plan for Black Friday.
You can pick up 24 months of NordVPN access for just £2.74 per month. This offers a 68 percent saving on the regular price, with anyone that signs up getting billed £65.86 for the first two years instead of £212.23. Like with Surfshark, NordVPN also offers a 30 day money back guarantee.
Finally, ExpressVPN is also running a saving on its 12-month plan for Black Friday.
This usually costs £9.63 per month, but for the annual post-Thanksgiving sale the price has been reduced to £6.19 per month. This is a 35 percent saving on the usual ExpressVPN price, with those that sign up being charged £74.36 instead of the regular £115.61.
Once again, ExpressVPN also offers 30 days risk-free so if you’re not satisfied you can “get your money back, no questions asked”.