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Who is ExpressVPN?<\/h2>\n

ExpressVPN has garnered quite a reputation for themselves since launching eight years ago, but who are they exactly? Get to know more about one of the industry\u2019s leading VPN providers below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Owned and Operated by<\/strong><\/td>\nExpress VPN International Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Year Launched<\/strong><\/td>\n2009<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Base of Operations<\/strong><\/td>\nBritish Virgin Islands<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operates in a Privacy-friendly Country?<\/strong><\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Logging Policy<\/strong><\/td>\nNo logs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Encryption Used<\/strong><\/td>\n256-bit AES encryption<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Servers Located in<\/strong><\/td>\n94 countries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Plans and Pricing<\/h2>\n

One of this author\u2019s few criticisms against ExpressVPN is their premium price tags. Make no mistake, the company justifies the monthly cost by offering top-tier features <\/strong>and an excellent service<\/strong> (more on these later). However, it won\u2019t come as a surprise if some people find the price tags a little cost-prohibitive\u2014especially for a service that\u2019s not really required per se for browsing the internet.<\/p>\n

What makes ExpressVPN\u2019s prices a bit easier to swallow is the fact that monthly costs get discounted the more months you choose to subscribe to. But if you don\u2019t want to subscribe for 6 or 12 months, it\u2019s certainly going to be one of the more expensive options around. At least ExpressVPN throws in 30-day money-back guarantees for all of its plans so you can get a full refund if you are unsatisfied with the service. Kudos to them!<\/p>\n

Check out ExpressVPN pricing plans below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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ExpressVPN Subscription Plans<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

1 Month<\/strong><\/td>\n6 Months<\/strong><\/td>\n12 Months<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$12.95\/mo.<\/td>\n$9.99\/mo.<\/p>\n

(billed $59.95 every 6 mos.)<\/td>\n

$8.32\/mo.<\/p>\n

(billed $99.95 every 12 mos.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

On a more positive note, ExpressVPN makes payment ten times easier thanks to the wide array of payment methods they accept. In addition to popular credit cards like Visa, MasterCard, JCB, et al., they also accept WebMoney, Sofort, giropay, PayPal, bitcoin, and more. It\u2019s quite convenient!<\/p>\n

Check out the all the accepted payment options below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Visa<\/td>\nMasterCard<\/td>\nAmerican Express<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Discover<\/td>\nJCB<\/td>\nVisa Electron<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Delta<\/td>\nDiners Club International<\/td>\nPayPal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bitcoin<\/td>\nWebMoney<\/td>\nAliPay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UnionPay<\/td>\niDeal<\/td>\nSofort<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Giropay<\/td>\nYandex Money<\/td>\nInterac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mint<\/td>\nFana Pay<\/td>\nOneCard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Servers and Locations<\/h2>\n

The best VPNs are those that offer options for mitigating slow connections. One of the ways to do just that is by hosting multiple servers and allowing users to cherry pick which ones work best for them. In this regard, ExpressVPN outclasses many of the competition. To date, they host at least 2,000 servers across 148 cities in 94 countries. This means that you can easily pick the nearest server to you to get the best connection possible.<\/p>\n

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How is the Performance of Their VPN Servers?<\/h2>\n

Having multiple servers is well and good, but how does ExpressVPN actually perform? Suffice to say, this is one of the fastest VPNs around. You still have to pick the best server relative to your location first, but with ExpressVPN rocking thousands of servers all over the globe, that shouldn\u2019t be an issue. Plus, you can always use the built-in speed tester to easily check which servers can give you optimal connection speeds.<\/p>\n

Netflix binge watchers rejoice! To sweeten the deal, ExpressVPN also throws in unlimited bandwidth and promises not to throttle your connection. That means you can stream HD content without any issues, while getting access to geo-restricted content! It is definitely one of the best VPNs for streaming aficionados. And if you\u2019re looking to download files via P2P file sharing, ExpressVPN also allows torrent downloads with zero restrictions on all their servers.<\/p>\n

And speaking of restrictions, ExpressVPN manages to circumvent censorship in countries where a lot of VPNs have failed to do so\u2014like China or the UAE, for instance. Plus, not many VPNs can stream videos or download files via P2P without experiencing performance dips or throttling issues, so it\u2019s really a testament to how well-optimized ExpressVPN\u2019s servers are for speed and reliability.<\/p>\n

How Secure is ExpressVPN?<\/h2>\n

Speed and unlimited bandwidth aside, what makes ExpressVPN even more attractive is their industry-leading security. Sessions are secured via 256-bit AES encryption and DNS\/IPv6 leak protection, while split tunneling allows you to route select devices to the VPN while allowing the rest to access the internet normally.<\/p>\n

ExpressVPN also offers a handy kill switch feature that will automatically stop all internet traffic from going in or out of your device in case a server fails. Even the best VPNs falter from time to time\u2014nothing is perfect, including ExpressVPN. But thanks to this feature, you won\u2019t have to worry about any sensitive information getting exposed.<\/p>\n

But the icing on the cake is the fact that ExpressVPN is based in the British Virgin Islands. Why is this important? Thanks to the lack of data retention laws there, you can expect your internet sessions to be as private as can be. That means zero activity and connection logs. And, more interestingly, it\u2019s beyond the jurisdiction of many major countries.<\/p>\n

What Devices are Supported?<\/h2>\n

ExpressVPN works on a wide variety of devices, and it is certainly one of their strong suits. They offer native apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, Blackberry and even routers. Plus, they also have browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Safari. And, as if that wasn\u2019t enough, they also support Apple TV, Kindle Fire TV, PlayStation consoles, Xbox consoles, a wide range of smart TVs, and Android TV boxes.<\/p>\n

This makes ExpressVPN perfect for various scenarios. Looking to simply browse the internet safely and privately? Check. Want to use a VPN to access geo-blocked content on your streaming service? Check. Want to use it on your favorite game console? Check.<\/p>\n

How Many Devices Can I Connect to ExpressVPN?<\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s the rub: only 3 devices can be simultaneously connected to the VPN per account. If you try to connect a fourth device (or a fifth, a sixth, and so on), it will simply not connect. No need to worry about any extra charges.<\/p>\n

If you plan to provide VPN for a family of four or more, you will either have to get more subscriptions or install ExpressVPN on your router. The latter solution will only work if you have a supported Linksys router model though, otherwise you will have to pay for more subscriptions.<\/p>\n

Other Features<\/h2>\n

In addition to the ones previously mentioned, here are several more features offered by ExpressVPN:<\/p>\n