{"id":150314,"date":"2025-06-14T00:04:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-14T00:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/i-always-have-a-vpn-on-my-phone\/"},"modified":"2025-06-14T00:04:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-14T00:04:16","slug":"i-always-have-a-vpn-on-my-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/i-always-have-a-vpn-on-my-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"I always have a VPN on my phone."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As the summer approaches, the heat is already palpable across \u00a0Spain\u00a0. With the season just around the corner, I&#8217;m gearing up for a brief getaway where I plan to stay at a hotel. In these establishments, a stable \u00a0WiFi connection\u00a0 has become the norm. Even though I have a generous data plan, I often opt for these networks, especially if the \u00a0mobile coverage\u00a0 is unreliable at the location.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 1 --><\/p>\n<p>Public \u00a0WiFi networks\u00a0 can be incredibly useful in scenarios where data accessibility is limited or network coverage is weak. However, it\u2019s essential to recognize that these are unknown networks, which can pose \u00a0certain security risks\u00a0. To safeguard myself, I always carry a \u00a0VPN\u00a0 on my mobile. There are numerous options available, but few are as affordable as \u00a0Surfshark\u00a0, which costs just <a rel=\"noopener, noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/get.surfshark.net\/aff_c?offer_id=8&amp;aff_id=15265\" target=\"_blank\">\u20ac2.19 per month<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 2 --><!-- PIVOT START --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pivot-ecommerce-container m-pivot-ecommerce-redesign article-asset-normal article-asset-center\">\n<div class=\"pivot-ecommerce\">\n<div class=\"pivot-ecommerce-figure\">\n  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/get.surfshark.net\/aff_c?offer_id=8&amp;aff_id=15265\"><\/p>\n<p>  <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"pivot-ecommerce-summary\">\n<p class=\"pivot-ecommerce-desc\">Surfshark Subscription Starter &#8211; Monthly<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>* Prices may have changed since the last review<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- PIVOT END --><\/p>\n<h2>A VPN is Perfect for Protection on Unknown Networks<\/h2>\n<p>It is indeed easy to find \u00a0free VPNs\u00a0, which can be helpful in emergencies. However, they often offer \u00a0limited and slow services\u00a0, falling short for specific uses. Therefore, investing in a VPN is wise, especially when the costs for quality options like Surfshark are minimal.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 3 --> <\/p>\n<p>I always have the VPN installed on my mobile, ready to work with just a couple of taps. Additionally, with a single account, we can connect \u00a0an unlimited number of devices\u00a0, which means we are not restricted if we want to use it on a tablet or a laptop, for example. Using Surfshark allows us to protect our internet traffic, a recommendation if we plan to access \u00a0banking apps\u00a0 or conduct any online transactions.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 4 --><\/p>\n<p>The Surfshark VPN comes included in the \u00a0Starter subscription\u00a0, which also features another valuable tool called \u00a0Alternative ID\u00a0. This feature enables us to generate a series of fictitious data for use when registering on websites where we prefer not to share our real information.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 5 --><\/p>\n<p>The cost of this plan, as previously mentioned, is <a rel=\"noopener, noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/get.surfshark.net\/aff_c?offer_id=8&amp;aff_id=15265\" data-id=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u20ac2.19<\/a>, which totals \u20ac53.73 for two complete years\u2014a significant discount considering its original price without the current promotion would be \u20ac417.15. Not to mention, <strong>you&#8217;ll also receive 3 months for free<\/strong>, giving us a total of 27 months of service.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 6 --> <\/p>\n<p><em>Some links in this article are affiliate links and may provide a benefit to Xataka. Offers are subject to change based on availability.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 7 --><\/p>\n<p>Image | Surfshark<\/p>\n<p>In Xataka | Why it&#8217;s dangerous to connect to public WiFi networks and what you should do to protect yourself<\/p>\n<p>In Xataka | The best solutions to protect your data and your company&#8217;s IT equipment<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the summer approaches, the heat is already palpable across \u00a0Spain\u00a0. With the season just around the corner, I&#8217;m gearing up for a brief getaway where I plan to stay at a hotel. In these establishments, a stable \u00a0WiFi connection\u00a0 has become the norm. 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