FastestVPN
FastestVPN operates as a VPN based in the Cayman Islands and provides a wide array of features at one of the most affordable prices available.
Despite being a smaller provider, it maintains a reasonable network size with servers in 55 locations across 39 countries. P2P is supported in specific locations like Finland, Germany, Portugal, and Spain. The inclusion of Double VPN, routing your traffic through two VPN servers, enhances privacy.
Apps are available for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, as well as extensions for Chrome and Firefox. For manual setups on various devices like Linux, routers, and game consoles, a library of setup guides is provided.
FastestVPN allows connections on up to ten devices simultaneously, and unlike some providers that restrict usage to a single user, FastestVPN permits sharing with friends and family within the ten-device limit.
There have been notable improvements in protocol support, with outdated options like PPTP removed. The apps now support more secure protocols such as IKEv2, OpenVPN, and the high-speed WireGuard.
The feature-rich service includes DNS leak protection and a kill switch for identity protection, built-in ad and malware blocking, and specialized streaming servers claiming to unblock platforms like Netflix, Hulu, HBO, and others.
Privacy and encryption
While this might raise eyebrows initially, the company claims it deliberately chose this location to avoid any laws that might compel it to retain the browsing records of its customers.
According to its privacy policy, FastestVPN asserts that it doesn't log any customer information except for the email address used during sign-up. In mid-2023, the company underwent an independent audit by AltisIT to validate its no-logs policy.
The service employs the industry-standard AES 256-bit encryption and includes IPv6 and DNS leak protection. Our DNS leak tests confirmed that there were no IP or DNS leaks while using the VPN. This is crucial because leaks in this data can potentially reveal your true location and allow external parties to monitor your online activities.
