BlackVPN moved their operations in Hong Kong in 2012. They believe it is the best place to operate from in order to protect the privacy of their users. BlackVPN is not alone as other companies, including VPN PureVPN are also based on Hong Kong. As you'll see in a moment BlackVPN has much to offer. I wish they had a custom client but otherwise the service is excellent.
Prices and Specials
BlackVPN offers a wide range of plans to suit your needs. We'll start with their best account, the overall package. It is the plan that we used to test the service. With world, you will have access to all their servers and can switch between them at any time
Here is a quick look at all BlackVPN packages :.
Given the differences between the plans, it is easier to read the details of the image above or directly from their homepage. As you can see BlackVPN offers four levels - Privacy Package TV Package, Global Package and single server. Once you decide on a package, you can subscribe monthly or save a quarter or annual term.
Risk Free Trial Period
As with most VPN providers BlackVPN does not offer a free trial. However, they understand that you need time to test the service. In response BlackVPN offers a money back guarantee no risk 14 days. Giving you two full weeks to test the service
BlackVPN information repayment guarantee :.
You are entitled to a full refund on a new order if all the following conditions are met:
- request your refund within 14 days of your order date
- your account has been suspended by us to your violation of our Terms of Service
- you have not already requested a refund from us in this policy
you are entitled to a full refund on a renewal order if all the following conditions are met:
- request your refund within 14 days of the renewal date
- your account has been suspended by us to your violation of our Terms of Service
BlackVPN network and server Locations
I would call BlackVPN a medium-sized supplier in terms of their network. They VPN servers located in strategic locations across the world. While perhaps not as large as some other networks, BlackVPN is large enough to ensure the confidentiality of their members through a series of country and purposes.
| Countries | Locations | Servers | Protocols |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 13 | unknown | OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP |
BlackVPN a VPN servers in the US, UK, Canada, Switzerland, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Panama, Lithuania, Ukraine, Russia, Estonia and Singapore.
Privacy and security
While many online privacy companies are vague when it comes to what they connect, BlackVPN makes clear. That's an advantage of their service. BlackVPN is known for being strong on privacy and is increasingly a clientele who appreciate their approach
Let's take a look at what BlackVPN fact and does not connect :.
- We record NEVER your real IP address.
- We NEVER connect your Internet activity.
- We keep your email address and payment record.
- We record the timestamp when you signed in for us to deal with piracy / spam and respect of copyright violations on our locations USA / UK / CA / SG . We keep this data for 7 days on our places of privacy and 30 days on all other sites
The service rules are simple :.
- Do not spam
- not hack
- does not harm others
- do not do P2P on servers outside our places of privacy
I can hear some of you reading this last line again. P2P allows BlackVPN not only on specific servers. Follow their rules or you could have your account banned. If you plan to make the P2P on their servers in the Netherlands, Canada, Switzerland, Panama, Lithuania, Ukraine, Russia, Estonia and Luxembourg. DO NOT P2P on servers in the US, UK or Singapore.
About security BlackVPN has all the bases covered. They offer a full range of protocols, including OpenVPN, L2TP and PPTP to encrypt your online communications. Give strong private life members as well as compatibility with a wide range of operating systems. They also sell VPN routers.
Hands-On Testing
I would like to start by saying that BlackVPN performed very well. The service holds its own against our 10 providers in terms of speed. Where they fall is the lack of custom client software. Do not confuse you still have software options, including OpenVPN for Windows and for Mac Tunnelblick.
Regarding the customized client software and mobile applications I think a lot of them. The easier you can use a service at best. As long as this does not compromise safety. As a sys admin I can say that those who have some technical knowledge will not be any implementation of BlackVPN question. My parents, on the other hand would not be a good match because they really need something easier.
Log from Windows
Although BlackVPN not personalized customer, they offer OpenVPN set up guides for Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP. . With instructions to manually configure PPTP and L2TP
Let's take a look at the OpenVPN GUI for BlackVPN:
Quick Tips
A couple. Make sure you install and run OpenVPN as an administrator. This will help you avoid mistakes with a supplier that uses the native client OpenVPN. As you can see the OpenVPN GUI provides a list of server locations to connect.
I like how BlackVPN separates the sites in "Privacy" and "TV". Television slots are intended to help you access services like Netflix, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, Pandora, Spotify, Vudu, Zattoo and more. Although the scene of privacy will provide anonymous access. Remember that P2P users need to stick with the privacy server locations.
Connect from Mac
I tested BlackVPN on a Windows box 8 so I can not personally speak to the quality of service on a Mac. They offer a guide to Tunnelblick OpenVPN installed on Mac. With instructions for manually configuring L2TP and PPTP connections. They suggest avoiding PPTP and I agree.
Connect iPhone or iPad
BlackVPN not an iOS app, but they support all devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch). iOS natively supports VPN. BlackVPN has a guide for using the application OpenVPN Connect iOS with their service. With manual set up for PPTP and L2TP.
Connect from Android
Again BlackVPN not a custom application but the service supports Android phones and tablets. You can OpenVPN or OpenVPN for Android. With the help of the manual setting up PPTP and L2TP connections on Android.
BlackVPN Speed Test
BlackVPN excelled in performance. The speed of the server in Chicago was excellent. I almost matched my ISP speed when connected via OpenVPN GUI on Windows 8. I think you'll be pleased with the responsiveness of their network.
Conclusion
is solid BlackVPN They are strong advocates of online private life. At the time I tested and reviewed their service, BlackVPN was donating 10% of every privacy package for the EFF. A group that is well worth supporting and a class act from BackVPN
What I liked most about the service :.
- The really great help
- Support for OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP
- Clear said logging service policies and conditions
- discounts futures in quarterly and annual terms
ideas to improve service:
- Add BlackVPN clients for Windows and Mac
- Add BlackVPN applications for iOS and Android
- Consider dedicated IP as an add-on
the only negative for me was the lack of a personal VPN client. BlackVPN did a good job with their guides set up and uses well-known open-source client software for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. If you are a bit technical, so you do have questions. If you are not all that technical so I suggest you look for a provider that offers an easy to use VPN client.
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