VPN Feature Inside SpeedTest App

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I’ve noticed today when I launched the SpeedTest app (Ookla) on my iPhone, there’s a new VPN (free) feature. Has anyone tried it, and how well does it compare with paid VPN services such as WiTopia and Private Internet Access?

Nathan Parker

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I’ve noticed today when I launched the SpeedTest app (Ookla) on my iPhone, there’s a new VPN (free) feature. Has anyone tried it, and how well does it compare with paid VPN services such as WiTopia and Private Internet Access?

I saw that too after updating Speedtest app.
As I use a sort of ‘VPN’ running Lockdown app I don’t see the use of Speedtest VPN.

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Ookla Adds Free VPN To It’s Speedtest App For IOS And Android

By Kavita Iyer | December 27, 2019

 
Ookla has partnered with Seattle-based company NetProtect to offer this free VPN service. NetProtect already manages the infrastructure of major vendors including IPVanish, Encrypt.me, etc.

Like other VPN services, Ookla claims zero-logging policy and assigns shareable IP addresses from a collection of more than 40,000 addresses to anonymize user’s identity.

In order to use Ookla’s free VPN on your device, you need to use the latest version of the Speedtest app for Android or iOS.
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Currently, the Speedtest VPN service is in the beta phase and is being offered for free from within the Speedtest app.

Further, users get 2GB of free data to consume every month. However, once the VPN service comes out of beta, Ookla will offer paid plans to give users more bandwidth. Additionally, users who don’t subscribe to the paid plans will still continue to get 2GB free data every month.

However, they are many other best free and paid VPN services available in the market. To know more, check out our article on The Best VPN Service For 2020.

 
Read the full article here

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I usually like to cross reference any VPN with TorrentFreak’s VPN list. Here is the 2019 list: https://torrentfreak.com/which-vpn-services-keep-you-anonymous-in-2019/

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Good article Kirsty. Thanks for sharing. Looks like a good free alternative for those who need basic VPN when on Public Wi-Fi and only need it infrequently.

I need to try Lockdown as well. I keep forgetting to try it. I’ll install it next year. 🙂

Nathan Parker

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