From 61248e12ab7106d64d0ad7f76b3081d9c72360b6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: djoate <56777051+djoate@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 18:34:29 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] vpn.html: update data Sources: https://www.ivpn.net/facts https://protonvpn.com/secure-vpn https://mullvad.net/en/servers/ --- _includes/sections/vpn.html | 12 ++++++------ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/_includes/sections/vpn.html b/_includes/sections/vpn.html index d2f07e2b..f8e4a073 100644 --- a/_includes/sections/vpn.html +++ b/_includes/sections/vpn.html @@ -13,8 +13,8 @@
Mullvad is a fast and inexpensive VPN with a serious focus on transparency and security. They have been in operation since 2009. It is the only VPN provider that currently meets our criteria for recommendation. Mullvad is based in Sweden and does not have a free trial. Visit mullvad.net to create an account.
-Mullvad has 409 servers in 38 countries at the time of writing this page. Typically the more servers a provider offers, the better: With hundreds of servers in operation, you are far more likely to find a fast connection and a server geographically closest to you.
+Mullvad has 406 servers in 39 countries at the time of writing this page. Typically the more servers a provider offers, the better: With hundreds of servers in operation, you are far more likely to find a fast connection and a server geographically closest to you.
In addition to standard OpenVPN connections, Mullvad supports WireGuard. WireGuard is an experimental protocol with theoretically better security and higher reliability, although it is not currently recommended for production use.
We will reevaluate this listing at the end of 2019 or when the aforementioned report has been published, whichever is sooner. -
ProtonVPN has 442 servers in 33 countries at the time of writing this page. Typically the more servers a provider offers, the better: With hundreds of servers in operation, you are far more likely to find a fast connection and a server geographically closest to you.
+ProtonVPN has 526 servers in 42 countries at the time of writing this page. Typically the more servers a provider offers, the better: With hundreds of servers in operation, you are far more likely to find a fast connection and a server geographically closest to you.
ProtonVPN does technically accept Bitcoin payments; however, you either need to have an existing account, or contact their support team in advance to register with Bitcoin.
IVPN has undergone a no-logging audit from Cure53 which concluded in agreement with IVPN's no-logging claim. However, IVPN has not undergone a more comprehensive security audit by an independent third party, and therefore cannot be strongly recommended at this time. We have still chosen to list it on this page with the assumption that an audit will be published soon: The IVPN team reportedly plans to begin the process in September.
We will reevaluate this listing at the end of 2019 or when the aforementioned report has been published, whichever is sooner. -
IVPN has 70 servers in 29 countries at the time of writing this page. Typically the more servers a provider offers, the better. IVPN has a decent (but not exceptional) server count that will most likely provide adequate coverage to most users.
+IVPN has 77 servers in 31 countries at the time of writing this page. Typically the more servers a provider offers, the better. IVPN has a decent (but not exceptional) server count that will most likely provide adequate coverage to most users.
In addition to accepting credit/debit cards and PayPal, IVPN accepts Bitcoin and cash/local currency (on annual plans) as anonymous forms of payment.
Mullvad is a fast and inexpensive VPN with a serious focus on transparency and security. They have been in operation since 2009. It is the only VPN provider that currently meets our criteria for recommendation. Mullvad is based in Sweden and does not have a free trial. Visit mullvad.net to create an account.
Mullvad has 406 servers in 39 countries at the time of writing this page. Typically the more servers a provider offers, the better: With hundreds of servers in operation, you are far more likely to find a fast connection and a server geographically closest to you.
+Mullvad has 409 servers in 39 countries at the time of writing this page. Typically the more servers a provider offers, the better: With hundreds of servers in operation, you are far more likely to find a fast connection and a server geographically closest to you.
In addition to standard OpenVPN connections, Mullvad supports WireGuard. WireGuard is an experimental protocol with theoretically better security and higher reliability, although it is not currently recommended for production use.