As more and more people pay attention to online privacy and security (especially Hong Kong friends), many services or content have regional restrictions, and VPN has gradually become one of the indispensable tools. Although there are many free VPNs nowadays, since they are free, the security is of course very low and the speed is slow, not to mention that it is basically impossible to unlock foreign content. Therefore, we will recommend that if possible, you must choose a paid VPN.
It can unblock Netflix movies in 7 countries and provides more than 2,000 servers. Ivacy VPN, recently offered a super 85% discount, which translates to a minimum of only about NT$45 per month. It also supports up to 10 devices for use at the same time, which means that if you can find 10 people to share it, it only costs NT$4.5 per month. The price is too ridiculous, and it is really worth buying it!
Why should you choose a paid VPN over a free VPN?
Although there is no need to pay for a free VPN, anyone who has used it should know that not only is the stability extremely poor, but the speed is also very slow.
Free VPNs with slightly faster speeds will have various restrictions, such as: they can only connect to one country, monthly or daily usage limits, and cannot unlock Netflix and other foreign limited content, etc., which are very restrictive to use.
More importantly, there are huge doubts about safety.
Not only are the developer backgrounds and companies of most free VPNs opaque, it is difficult to find out who the owner is. IP, DNS or WebRTC leaks often occur after VPNs. Representatives say that someone can still know your true location.
In addition, since they are free, these VPNs will of course make money in other ways, the most common of which is collecting your usage data and then selling it to third-party advertisers.
Paid VPNs are very strict in these aspects. The official website will basically fully disclose its security, such as whether usage logs will be recorded, and even what data will be collected and what it will be used for, so you can fully understand it.
The speed part is also very stable. Even some of the best VPN services can provide high-speed connection speeds at any time. There are no usage restrictions. You can use as much as you want. There are many advantages, like this one Ivacy that is.
Introduction to Ivacy VPN
Ivacy It is a VPN service launched in 2007. It has a history of 13 years, so it is very trustworthy. In recent years, its reputation can be said to be growing. Their name can be seen in major domestic and foreign news and magazines:
Is the security good?
The official website clearly states that they have a strict zero-logging policy, which means that they will not record any information or data during your use.
It is also mentioned in the privacy statement, they will not collect any information that can identify you, such as original IP address, browsing history, usage, connection time, etc.:
The VPN communication protocols provided are also quite diverse, including not only the most secure OpenVPN today, but also IKEv2 / IPSec, L2TP / IPSec, PPTP and SSTP protocols. All connection data will also be encrypted with AES-256 technology, so there is no need to worry about being stolen by others.
Coupled with advanced features such as IP/DNS leak protection and VPN Kill Switch function, the security is really good.
IP/DNS Leak protection can be found in the application’s settings menu:
Number of servers
Ivacy The number of servers now exceeds 2,000, and the number of countries/regions is as high as 100. Basically, you can find a server nearby. This is very important for VPN, because the server is too far away, and the connection speed will be relatively slow.
The commonly used ones are the United States, Canada, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, etc., and all of them have encryption technology and can be used for P2P and streaming media services.Please click here to view the detailed server list：
Operational teaching
Ivacy Supports most operating systems, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Linux have dedicated applications. The installation process is very simple, just keep pressing next step. For iOS and Android, go directly to the App Store to download and install.
Just log in to your account and you can start using it. I will use Windows as an example for the computer version below, and iOS for the mobile version. Basically, the interfaces are the same.
After opening the application, this has the function of automatically selecting the best server (Automatic). Therefore, if you just want to be more secure and private on the Internet and prevent others from discovering your real IP address, you can directly click the “power icon” at the bottom of the screen to connect. It will automatically find the nearest and fastest server, which is usually the same country. For example: I am in Japan, and I will connect to the Japanese server:
The You’re Now Protected screen is displayed to indicate success, and it will also indicate No logs, Encryption Enabled, Hidden IP and Secure Browsing:
Click on the menu to select the country to connect to:
Some countries also provide cities. For example: you can specify a server connected to Los Angeles in the United States, click City in Select Location, and the menu below will display a list of cities:
In addition to general connections, Ivacy also provides a variety of dedicated servers in the left menu, such as:
- Secure Download P2P, download event dedicated server
- Streaming online streaming media dedicated server
- Unblocking Unblocked content dedicated server
- Dedicated IP Exclusive IP
I think this is quite good. For those who don’t know which server to connect to, just choose a dedicated server. It is not only simple, but also provides the best experience.
Streaming has many foreign streaming media options, including Netflix US, Hulu, BBC, Amazon Prime US, ABC, etc. Even the servers here basically mean that the unlocking will be successful:
The biggest difference between Secure Download and ordinary Internet access is that it will help you detect and block more than 4 million viruses. If any viruses are found, they will be deleted directly from the server to avoid infecting your computer. HTTP, SMTP, POP3, IMAP, FTP / SFTP are all supported, plus protection against spam, malware and pop-up ads:
For Windows version, you can choose whether you want to use TCP, UDP, LTP, IKEV protocol, or automatic. If there are no special requirements, just use automatic. As for the Internet Kill Switch function below, if you pay attention to Internet security, it is highly recommended to turn it on, so that when the VPN is suddenly disconnected during use, your network will be immediately interrupted to prevent your real IP from being leaked:
It also provides the SPLIT TUNNELING function. You can set which software and applications are not affected by VPN:
The iOS interface is quite similar to the computer version. It also has a VPN automatic smart connection function. Click the power icon on the screen to find the fastest server:
If the connection is successful, Secure Connection Enabled will be displayed:
Click the menu below to specify the country or city you want to VPN to:
The mobile version also has dedicated servers for online streaming, secure downloading, and content unlocking:
Unlock Netflix library from more than 7 countries with one click
Many people subscribe to Netflix, but what you don’t know is that the number of Netflix movies in each country is actually different. Taiwan has very few. According to statistics in 2019, there are only more than 500 (movies + dramas), and the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom each have 5,000.
This is the data compiled by finder.com last year. There are only 537 units in Taiwan and nearly 5,000 units in the United States:
uNoGS Live Data US now wants 6,000 units:
and Ivacy It is possible to deceive Netflix that you are abroad. For example, after VPN to the United States, Netflix will think that you are now in the United States, and then release all Netflix movies listed in the United States.
The official website clearly states, they can unblock Netflix in the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, basically all major countries. After my actual testing, Taiwan’s Netflix can actually be unlocked. If you want to watch Taiwan-limited movies abroad, you can successfully circumvent the wall with this set:
As shown in the picture below, I used Streaming’s US dedicated server and successfully unblocked US Netflix. This Sleepless limited time rescue is not available in Taiwan. It is available in the United States:
Many people will say that many foreign Netflix movies do not have Chinese subtitles, even if they can be unlocked. In fact, Netflix can also add external subtitles, which means that if you can find the subtitle file, then this is not a problem.
Sleepless originally only had English subtitles, but after I used the Super Netflix plug-in subtitle file, it now has Chinese subtitles (For detailed operating instructions, please refer to this article）：
For countries other than the United States, Ivacy recommends using Chrome or Firefox extension plug-ins to remove content restrictions, which will be more stable. I have actually tested that there is no problem in 7 countries including Japan, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Japanese Netflix has a lot of anime:
There are also many movies to watch in Canada:
I am currently in Japan, so I also tested the Taiwanese server. Although Taiwan is not on the list, it can still be unlocked and you can find Miyazaki Hayao’s animations (such as My Neighbor Totoro), which are not available on Japanese Netflix:
Make sure it can be played normally:
In addition, there is Taiwan iQiyi, which can also be viewed normally:
Actual speed measurement, satisfactory connection speed
Ivacy The number of servers provided is over 2,000, which is a great advantage for VPN connection speeds and can spread out the number of connections for users.
After my actual measurement, the speed of the same country is almost unaffected, and the performance of foreign servers is also quite good.
Here are my speeds before using a VPN, 92.61Mbps download, 9.74Mbps upload, and a ping of 15ms:
After using a smart VPN to connect to a server in the same country (Japan), the download speed is 83.08Mbps, the upload speed is 9.21Mbps, and the ping is 17ms, which is almost useless. The Internet speed is still very fast:
Next is the VPN US server, downloading is 60.56Mbps, uploading is 8.6Mbps, and the ping is 203ms. Although it has dropped a little, at this speed, unless it is downloading, there is not much difference. Watching videos is also quite smooth, with almost no buffering problems:
It should also be noted here that everyone uses VPN at different times, so if it happens to be a peak hour, it will affect the speed to some extent.
Ivacy Prime designed specifically for Chinese circumvention
Ivacy is also a VPN that claims to be able to successfully circumvent the Chinese wall. They also have a team working around the clock to ensure that users will not encounter any problems.Details can be found on this page。
The app used in China is not the regular Ivacy, and a special version of Ivacy Prime must be downloaded.
The Ivacy Prime interface is almost the same as the regular version, except that the number of servers that can be connected is smaller, but it is available in major countries, such as the United States, Australia, Hong Kong, France, Malaysia, etc.:
There are also dedicated servers for online streaming to ensure that you can watch Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu videos in China:
Most particularly, this version also adds a dedicated social media server (Social Sites), allowing you to quickly access Facebook, Google, YouTube, Amazon, and Twitter in China with one click:
You can also choose to use UDP or TCP protocols:
Price plan
Ivacy Currently, a huge 85% discount is being launched. It only costs US$54 for 2+1 years, which translates to only US$1.5 per month (approximately NT$45). This means that you only need to drink one less drink per month to own and unlock Netflix movie libraries in more than 7 countries. It is really a great deal.
The 2+1 year plan can be used on up to 10 devices at the same time, which is a lot. If you want to save even more, you can find someone to purchase together.
For those who feel that 3 years is too long, there are of course shorter plans, which cost US$9.95 per month (approximately NT$300) and US$40 per year (US$3.33 per month, approximately NT$99).
This time there is actually a 5-year hidden discount (Enter the web pageWait for a few seconds and it will pop up), the price is cheaper, it only costs 1.16 US dollars per month (about NT$35), and it can be used on up to 10 devices at the same time. I also highly recommend it:
Each plan has a 30-day money-back guarantee. As long as you are not satisfied within this period, you can get your money back without any burden (if you want a refund, please write an email to them):
There are also many payment methods, including credit card, PayPal, BitPay, Alipay, Perfect Money, cryptocurrency, etc.:
If you encounter any problems during use, the official website provides 24-hour online customer service:
in conclusion
For those who don’t have a VPN or are in need of it, Ivacy is really worth considering. Not only does it perform very well in all aspects, but it also has the Ivacy Prime app specially designed for China. It is now offering a super discount of 85% and can be used by up to 10 devices at the same time. You can get a high-quality VPN without spending a lot of money.
Click here to view and purchase Ivacy VPN
Source: KOCPC Chinese