Top 7 Free VPN Services

First of all let me clear you what a VPN is? VPN stands for Virtual private Network. Basically it is a private network constructed within a public network infrastructure, The data traveling between you and those servers is encrypted, and the IP address that will appear will surfing or downloading content from the Internet will be that of the server and not your own. Generally People do use VPN mainly for 7 reasons as given below-

1. When their IP gets banned from forums, YouTube or any other website.
2. They don't want to exposure their IP address while surfing (protect privacy).
3. Bypass geographical blocks from certain websites.
4. Bypass ISP Blocking for VOIP Applications like Skype.
5. ISP Protection.
6. To avoid DNS filtering and
7. Unlike a proxy, you get secured connection for all programs you are using.

Top 7 Best VPN Services in 2012:

1. HideMyAss

Hide My Ass! is an advanced yet simple to use application which anonymously encrypts your entire internet connection (by using a VPN – virtual private network system). Our software automatically works with any application or protocol – whether this be web browsing, instant-messenging/IRC, online games, Skype, and so on; simply put, any application which requires an internet connection will be encrypted and your IP address (and in some cases your country) will be virtually changed with just a click of a button.

2. StrongVPN

This is one of my favourite one. If you are in the market for a VPN account, then you’ve come to the right place. StrongVPN providing Internet Services for a very long time, and understand what it takes to provide a customer a quality product. You can reach them by Skype, Live Help or even the phone 24x7x365. Cruise their site and let them know if you have any questions.

3. CyberGhost

Cyber Ghost’s is a free VPN service includes a generous 1GB daily data limit, and a modest bandwidth speed cap of 2 Mbps. The free VPN service has “limited availability with possible waiting times” so don’t expect quality round-the-clock access. Also, Cyber Ghost advertises forced disconnection after 6 hours with a redial possible to make room for other free users and prevent server hogging. Cyber Ghost is limited to PCs only, and software installation is required.

4. PureVPN

If you are looking for a decent VPN provider, with quality of service, efficient support staff, then PureVPN is an ideal choice! PureVPN offers VPN in diverse countries like Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland, UK and USA and all of their packages come with unlimited switches giving you access to all the servers in your plan! Also, they currently offer PPTP, L2TP and also the latest and most secure SSTP protocol thereby targeting all of various customer segments! Another plus point of using their service is that they support all operating systems like Windows (XP, Vista, 7), Linux, Mac, etc., they support mobile devices/Smartphone like Android, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Windows Mobile, etc and you can also use their VPN on DD-WRT Routers! How to do it? They answer it well on their own site with easy to guide tutorials! Moreover, their support is out of this world! They are very helpful and even offer remote desktop service in addition to quick support ticket staff, live chat, sales phone call and email support!

5. Hotspot Shield

Hotspot Shield is considered as the best VPN service ever on Internet which protects your entire web surfing session; securing your connection at both your home internet network & Public internet networks (both wired and wireless). Hotspot Shield protects your identity by ensuring that all web transactions (shopping, filling out forms, downloads) are secured through HTTPS.Here also, you need to download and install a client to use it on your computer.

6. Its Hidden

Very old VPN service. Its Hidden is part of Port 80 Limited (Seychelles) company providing both free VPN and paid services of VPN. It creates a secure connection encrypting all the data protecting your privacy and securing you. You don't need to install any software. ItsHidden.com works on all Platforms including Windows, Mac, Linux, IPhone etc.

7. Astrill

Astrill is a plug-and-play VPN application which connects your computer with Astrill servers using a 128-bit SSL encrypted tunnel thus making your Internet connection secure and protected from eavesdropping and hackers. One should must use this.

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