Subj : Holiday season VPN deals: which services aren't lowering their pr To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Wed Dec 13 2023 18:15:05 Holiday season VPN deals: which services aren't lowering their prices? Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:02:17 +0000 Description: The festive season is in full swing, but some VPNs have decided not to deck the halls with holiday deals. Here are all of the services on the naughty list. FULL STORY ====================================================================== Sleigh bells, snow, and stress-inducing last-minute Christmas shopping'tis the season, at last. There are some cracking end-of-year deals to take advantage of, too, with plenty of VPN services keeping their best deals under wraps until the end of 2023. Im constantly checking out the industrys best VPNs (and promising newcomers), putting their features, speed, and unblocking power to the test. Im always on the prowl for the best and biggest deals, too, because who doesnt love a bargain? So, if you missed out on the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, theres still one last chance to save some cash. However, some providers have decided that theyd rather be Scrooge than Santa, and havent lowered their prices or unveiled any jaw-dropping deals in time for the holidays. Thats disappointing news for anyone whos had their eye on a particular provider, hoping to snag a discount, and means youll need to pay full price for the serviceor check out a more budget-friendly VPN. Which VPNs aren't lowering their prices for Christmas? First up on the naughty list is ExpressVPN which isnt a massive surprise, seeing as this titan of the industry rarely takes part in seasonal sales. You, me, and everyone else would love to see ExpressVPN roll out a huge discount for the end of 2023, not least because the service is a lot more expensive than its closest competitors, but its just not on the (Christmas) cards. The good news is that youre getting a premium product for a premium price tag. ExpressVPN is my #1 VPN overall, and a service I use every day at work and at home. Its packed with security tools, more than fast enough to handle gaming and torrenting, and unblocks virtually every streaming service you can think ofwhich is critical, seeing as I plan to be glued to Netflix over the holidays. While you can get a 49% discount on a 1-year plan , with 3 extra months of coverage and a full year of cloud storage for no extra cost, you'll still be paying a hefty $6.67 a month when there are cheaper alternatives out there. (Image credit: Future) Next up, its Hotspot Shield . This solid all-rounder is particularly good at unblocking international Netflix catalogs and has some of the best mobile VPN apps Ive used. So, if youre going to be relying on dodgy Wi-Fi hotspots at any point over the break, Hotspot Shield will make sure your passwords, personal details, and financial information stay secure. Unfortunately, Hotspot Shield wont be making sure your wallet stays as plump as a Christmas turkey. There are no dazzling holiday offers available, and a premium plan will set you back $7.99 a month if you go for a 1-year subscription. Thats pretty pricey. Luckily, there is an unlimited free VPN tier if youre interested in taking Hotspot Shield for a test drive, though youll be missing out on its dedicated streaming mode. (Image credit: VyprVPN) Number three on my list is VyprVPN ; a great privacy-oriented pick for anyone looking for a seriously secure VPN . One of VyprVPNs standout features is its Chameleon protocol, which can help you get around aggressive VPN bans, and its abundance of leak protection thatll make sure nobody gets their mitts (or mittens) on your data. VyprVPN might not have any awesome end-of-year deals, but its pricing structure is straightforward. You can go for a 1-year plan at $5.00 a month, or take things a month at a time and pay $10.00. (Image credit: Astrill) The final VPN thats decided to hibernate instead of celebrate is Astrill VPN .. Its not one of the industrys big boys, but I found that it was a great choice for travelers, thanks to its network of servers spread across 57 countries. Astrill VPN is even one of the most reliable China VPNs our team has tested. I was pleasantly surprised by just how much Astrill VPN was able to unblock, too, including Netflix, BBC iPlayer, and Channel 4. Basically, you wont run out of content until next Christmas. Astrill VPN is, however, seriously expensive. Go for a 1-year plan, and youll need to part with a whopping $15.00 a month. The 1-month version is even more pricey at an eye-watering $30.00 a month. Astrill VPN, these prices are going to get you a lump of coal for Christmas. Okay, so whats the best holiday VPN deal? NordVPN tops the nice list with a massive deal that you wont want to miss. Grab a 2-year plan for just $4.99 a month , and youll also get an extra 3 months of coverage for free. Thats a huge 69% saving on one of my favorite secure, audited, and feature-rich services (and the fastest VPN Ive ever put to the test.) Surfshark is just as quick as Rudolph and already the very best cheap VPN at any time of the year. However, you can save big over the holidays with a 86% discount on its 2-year Starter plan , and pay just $1.99 a month. Surfshark offers serious value for money with 4 months extra for free, and youll even get unlimited simultaneous connections to share with the family. Both providers also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try the service on your own devices over Christmas and New Years, all without risking a penny. 1. NordVPN: 69% off and 3 months free NordVPN does it all: from unblocking all of your favorite streaming services (in crystal-clear HD) to making sure youre protected on the go with handy apps for all devices. Dont miss out on the last big deal of 2023, and claim your discount in just a few clicks. Find out more in our in-depth NordVPN review . View Deal 2. Surfshark: 86% off + 4 months free I often recommend Surfshark to total VPN newbies because its just that easy to use. All of its apps look greattheyre sleek, free of clutter, and are compatible with every device in the house. Check out Surfshark for yourself, and see why its one of my favorite gaming VPNs (and a speed demon, besides.) Learn more in our comprehensive Surfshark VPN review . View Deal ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/vpn/holiday-season-vpn-deals-which-services-arent-lo wering-their-prices-2023 --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .