This super-simple VPN supports connections via 38 different countries, and it costs 5 Euros per month (around $5.70 at this writing). If you don’t want to compromise on privacy and anonymity, while still getting solid speeds, then Mullvad is the best choice. These services also promise features similar to ProtonVPN such as Netflix compatibility, multi-hop VPNs, and more.
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