Private WiFi Review

One of the main reasons for using a VPN is that it can protect your data from malicious hackers that often lurk public WiFi networks. Fraudsters will try to steal your personal details whenever they get a chance. They are likely to use public WiFi in cafes, airports and other places because in most cases, these networks are not secured. Thankfully, you can protect your online traffic with a VPN and there are many solutions that will prevent eavesdropping and hacking. Private WiFi is a VPN that is simple and that promises to use advanced technology to defend your internet traffic while you are on the go. Here is more about this provider based in the United States.

Security and Privacy

In order to protect your internet connection, even when you are using public WiFi networks, Private WiFi supports OpenVPN and PPTP, and it uses 128-bit encryption. While this is not the highest level of encryption, it would add a layer of security to your data and will have a less noticeable impact on the speed of your connection. Keep in mind that PPTP is a weak protocol and it should only be used for general browsing or when OpenVPN is not available. Private WiFi is mainly interested in catering for users who want to enhance the protection of their online traffic while they use public WiFi networks.

If you are a journalist, an activist or simply someone who is looking for a highly secure solution to keep their sensitive information safe, you will need to opt for a different VPN. The privacy policy establishes that no logs of your online activities are kept, although they do store some connection logs including amount of data transmitted and time stamps. Since the provider is based in the US, there may be some concerns about the possible interference of the NSA and other government agencies.

Features

Private WiFi is compatible with Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. They have easy to install apps, as well as an easy guide that will help you to set up the service within minutes. The service is very simple and will suit beginners who want to browse internet while they are on the move, without worrying about their personal details being accessed by cyber criminals. Since you can change your IP address, you should also be able to access some websites and services that are blocked in your location. However, the main purpose of Private WiFi is to offer security when you are using a public WiFi hotspot to connect to the internet.

While the speed of the service is relatively fast, it is not the ideal solution for streaming or gaming. It won’t be the right choice if what you want is to unblock streaming services or download content. Depending on the plan selected, you can have up to 5 simultaneous connections. Private WiFi has servers in United States, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, France, Turkey, Japan, South Africa, India and Belgium. Although you are automatically assigned a server when you connect, you can change this and connect to a location of your choice.

Plans

Private WiFi has monthly and annual plans and the prices depend on the amount of devices supported. One month of service for one device costs $2.99, for three devices you pay $9.99 and if you want to connect up to 5 devices simultaneously, the price is $12.99 per month. You can extend the subscription for one year and pay $29.99 for one device, $79.99 for three and $99.99 for five devices.

Overall, the prices are high and it’s hard to justify the cost when there are other options that are cheaper and that offer more features. However, Private WiFi stands out by offering pay-as-you-go plans that are a practical option for people who don’t want to commit to a subscription or who only want to use the service for a short period of time. For 1GB of data you pay $1.99 and for 10GB you pay $7.99. These plans allow you to connect as many devices as you want. At the moment, Private WiFi only accepts PayPal and cards as methods of payment.

Customer Support

The website offers a lot of information about the service and about VPN technology in general. You can find details about different aspects of the service in the comprehensive FAQ and the customer support can be contacted via email. Their responses are generally very fast, but they are only available from Monday to Friday between 8 AM and 12 AM EST.

Conclusion

If you are just looking for a way to make your internet connection safer when you are using public WiFi hotspots, Private WiFi can be the right choice. The service works well and the software is easy to use. However, if you need a versatile and highly secure service, keep in mind that it is not an effective solution to unblock content from popular streaming services and the level of encryption is not the strongest.