3 reasons you need to be using a VPN like Surfshark on your Android phone (Sponsored)

This story was originally published 2020/09/11
8:00am PDTon Sep 11, 2020 and last updated 2020/09/13
9:03am PDTon Sep 13, 2020. 

As more people flock to the internet for work, education, and entertainment, your internet service provider (ISP) and all the websites you visit are likely gathering swathes of data about your browsing habits. If you're not using a VPN service like Surfshark, everything you do on the internet is vulnerable to snoopers, cyber criminals, and other online security threats. Here are just some of the reasons you should install a VPN onto your Android phone and beyond.

1. Enhanced privacy and security

One of the biggest reasons for pairing a VPN with your Android device revolves around increased privacy and security. By using a VPN like Surfshark, your IP address is masked, making it impossible for websites, web browsers, and even ISPs to track private information, like your location and search history. Active VPNs also encrypt your data as you surf about the web, ensuring that it's protected from cyber criminals.

2. Geolocation manipulation

Masking your IP address is great for maintaining anonymity and protecting your data online, but simply concealing it isn't always enough. Did you know that the content you see on the web — from Google Search results to Netflix shows and more — are all based on the geographical location of your IP address? With a VPN, you can fool the web into thinking you live in a different country, giving you access to content you otherwise would never see, like 15 different Netflix libraries from around the globe.

3. No more data caps or throttling

While some internet service providers offer network plans without data caps or throttling restrictions, these limitations are a very real problem for many smart device users, particularly those in the United States. Luckily, a VPN can also conceal your data usage, making it impossible for providers to slow your connection or cut off access due to overuse.

Sign up for Surfshark and save today

If you're going to pair your Android device with a reliable VPN, you may as well choose the option with unlimited active device support, access to an industry-leading 15 Netflix libraries around the globe, and a diskless server network that ensures your data is never stored, shared, or monetized. New Surfshark VPN users can sign up for a one-year plan today and get a second year of service for free, bringing the price down to just $2.49 per month (billed as $59.76 annually) for the first 24 months. For added confidence, every new Surfshark plan comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, and if you're not satisfied, you can cancel your subscription renewal at any time.

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