

The number shown below is the average result of all three connections. For each test, I connected to each server three times. The results below show connections to a Dallas server operated by CCleaner instead.Īlso: VPN services: The ultimate guide to protecting your data on the internetįor the purpose of testing, I used the Quick Connect option and, for each country tested, chose the Best City and Best Server options in order to use the most optimal VPN connection.īeyond the US, I tested connections to Sweden, Australia, and India. Weirdly enough, while I was able to establish a connection to the Comcast server when connected through my ISP, I was unable to do so using IPVanish. To provide a fair US performance comparison, rather than comparing to my local fiber broadband provider, I use and picked a Comcast server in Chicago to test download speed. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. ZDNET's editorial team writes on behalf of you, our reader. Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Neither ZDNET nor the author are compensated for these independent reviews. This helps support our work, but does not affect what we cover or how, and it does not affect the price you pay. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or service, we may earn affiliate commissions. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping.
