NordVPN Review

Package Features & Highlights

The basic NordVPN package costs $11.95 per month. It is billed monthly and gives you access to over 5,000 servers spread across 62 countries. This is the most expensive way of paying, but it does not come with a long-term commitment to the service.

The next package is a 6-month plan that costs $9 per month. It gives you access to the same services as the monthly package but is billed at $54 every 6 months.

Finally, there is an annual package. This costs just $6.99 per month and is billed as $83.88 per year. This is fantastic value for money if you know that you want to stick with the service, and it is worth remembering that there is a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Entertainment

If you are looking to use a VPN for streaming, downloading and/or gaming then NordVPN is an excellent choice. It will allow you to change your location so that you can use streaming services, such as Netflix, the iPlayer, and Amazon Prime, from anywhere in the world. Similarly, NordVPN has a number of optimised servers for torrenting all over the world, allowing for fast and untraceable downloading. The service is also an excellent choice for file sharing thanks to its fast speeds and unlimited bandwidth, as you can quickly share files through Peer-to-Peer networks with large groups of people. If you are looking for a VPN for gaming then Nord is a great choice as has very low latency, which is essential for a smooth gaming experience.

What They Offer

• Open VPN (Auto)
• Open VPN (UDP/TCP)
• PPTP
• SSTP
• L2TP/IPSec
• IKEv2
• Supports TCP Port 443
• Supports Multihop
• Permits P2P
• First party DNS servers
• DNS Leak Blocking
• Kill Switch
• Accepts cryptocurrency
• Accepts PayPal
• No Activity logging
• No Connection logging
• Tor over VPN server

Security

Those with security concerns can use NordVPN to address a great many of them. There are specially optimised apps for many different platforms, including Windows, Max, iOS and Android, and these have many security features. For instance, you can set the VPN to connect automatically whenever you join a Wi-Fi network and this way remains safe from sniffing, malware injections and so on. NordVPN gives you the choice of a number of protocols, including OpenVPN, which is widely considered the best for privacy and security.

Privacy

NordVPN uses the latest technologies to ensure that users can remain completely anonymous. They have a strict ‘no logs policy’, which means that they do not store any information about your time online and your browsing activity. They also offer a double encryption connection and you can pay for the service using Bitcoin for complete anonymity. In addition, NordVPN offers a kill switch and DNS & IPv6 leak protection, ensuring that your IP address remains hidden in the event of sudden connection loss.

Censorship

A major use of VPNs is circumnavigating internet censorship and anyone who is suffering from restricted browsing will be pleased to hear that NordVPN offers an excellent solution. It is one of the few VPN providers that works in countries such as Chine with no issues. The service will bypass any restrictions that have been placed on your connection and allow you unfettered internet access. Of course, this also means that you can use the service to work around geo-restrictions. For instance, you can connect to the UK servers if you want to access UK only websites, such as the iPlayer.

Servers, Speed and Performance

NordVPN has a huge network of servers to which you can connect. There are 5,128 servers spread across 62 different countries. Thanks to this, you are more than likely to find servers in the countries that you wish to connect to. The software will always connect to the least crowded server, thereby ensuring that you get the best possible speed. Overall, NordVPN offers fantastic speeds and they claim that you should only loss about 30% of your bandwidth. This means that if you have a 100 Mbps/s connection then you can expect speeds of around 70 Mbps/s, which should be more than enough for most users.

Ease of Use

NordVPN have made it incredibly easy to setup their software regardless of which platform you are using. All you have to do is download and install the appropriate app/software. There is dedicated software for a huge range of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android, and after installation, just login and you are good to go. The software is well designed and you can connect to the service in a matter of seconds.

Help and Support

NordVPN has a huge help centre on its website that is full of guides and tutorials to help with all kinds of issues, and there is also an in-depth knowledge base. You will find step-by-step instructions complete with very clear illustrations. You can also contact the customer support team via email and live chat. They are available 24/7 and usually answer live chat quires within a minute or two.

About NordVPN

Launched in 2008, NordVPN is an easy-to-use, top-class VPN service, parented by Tefincom co S.A. It offers blazing speeds and unlimited bandwidth across all the continents (apart from Antartica). For effective protection and internet encryption, you cannot go wrong with NordVPN.