AlwaysVPN – Free US Based VPN Service As HotspotShield Alternative
AlwaysVPN is a hosted virtual private network (VPN) that creates an encrypted link between client computer and Always VPN servers in order to route and forward all of Internet traffic through the virtual secure link. Similar to HotspotShield from AnchorFree, AlwaysVPN is always used as VPN to protect public WiFi hotspot session, but its usage is not limited for security Wi-Fi wireless connection.
When used as a VPN to provide secure encrypted environment for surfing the web, Always VPN prevents local eavesdroppers from listening in on the web communication at especially public WiFi wireless hotspot. Beside, as AlwaysVPN’s server is based in United States of America (USA) with IP address that translates to US or North America location, AlwaysVPN can be used as a workaround hack to watch full length videos and movies on Hulu, Veoh, CWTV, ABC.com Full Episode Player, etc., or listen to Pandora and other geographically restricted services that normally available to viewers and listeners in United States only. Other use include hiding real IP address or bypass the download slot limit or waiting time imposed by various files hosting services.
AlwaysVPN has one advantage over AnchorFree Hotspot Shield – that it’s currently can be used without limit on traffic or bandwidth or speed, at least not yet. Hotspot Shield has a bandwidth limit of 3 GB over 30 days period, So AlwaysVPN can be used when HotspotShield quota is up without hack to reset Hotspot Shield bandwidth limit. Furthermore, unlike many other commercial VPN’s that may be blocked by firewalls, AlwaysVPN program is compatible and can work on any Internet connection that allows HTTP connection (able to browse web sites).
AlwaysVPN client program is available for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Mac OS X and Linux (Ubuntu / Debian). The direct download links from https://ssl.alwaysvpn.com/downloads/index.html are listed below:
Windows XP: AlwaysVPN_XP.zip
Windows Vista: AlwaysVPN_Vista.zip
Mac OS X: AlwaysVPN_mac.zip (requires Tunnelblick VPN Client)
Ubuntu / Debian: AlwaysVPN_linux.tar.gz
Do note that AlwaysVPN is still in beta. And no free lunch in the world. To earn revenue to support the free service, a banner advertisement is displayed on top of web pages that users are viewing while using the AlwaysVPN network.
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October 29th, 2009 22:45
Jake I would suggest using RoadWarriorVPN.com . It is a USA based OpenVPN company. Always nice fast connections, all dedicated servers. Unlike AlwaysVPN which charges per gig, where you could easily go through your bandwidth allotment in a day, you pay per the week or month.
October 20th, 2009 15:47
This service is not free any more. I’ve been looking for some free vpn service for my Ubuntu system but yet to find a good working one. Can anyone help me in this regard. I’m looking for some free VPN of Linux. I’ve using HotSpotShield, Cyberghost etc in windows for quite some time now…Thank you very much.
Is there any idea on how to use HotSpotShield VPN through wine???
May 21st, 2009 13:38
well i think this vpn htts://www.ultravpn.fr has been around for a while and he’s completely free. As far as I know most people use it in the UAE where Skype is blocked. The speed is probably more than the average US broadband. I download at 700kb/s with this VPN.
I don’t really understand what trustworthy means? As long as Skype is unblocked and your computer is virus free, what else do you want? They cannot listen to your Skype conversations because Skype is encrypted. But even if they could, who cares?!
May 9th, 2009 14:41
Its not free anymore and it does have bandwidth restrictions. Please update your article.
April 8th, 2009 06:39
It is NOT free anymore!
March 10th, 2009 11:20
It’s too bad that AlwaysVPN is now a subscription-based VPN service (that is, you have to pay for it now, not just look at ads). Another good (and free) vpn I use is Ultrasurf (make sure you find version 9.0 though). Anyone know of a trusty free vpn with an IP address in the UK?
January 20th, 2009 04:18
Hi,
Also you can try our vpn service. We provide Canadian and USA based IPs. European vpn accounts soon.
VPN Service since 2002.
Jake Turner wrote:
> $5-10/mo. providers. Are they trustworthy?”
Of course normal service can’t cost so cheap. Often they offer a very low speed and no technical support.
January 9th, 2009 19:28
They’re not the only ones: are offreing EU-based OpenVPN for free.
January 2nd, 2009 13:28
A forum discussion of OpenVPN service providers…
http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?t=744334
December 12th, 2008 01:48
Hi, I’m looking for some secure VPN. I can spend about $40-50 a month. Can you please suggest some providers to me?
I Tried “Google”ing for providers but they’re all
$5-10/mo. providers. Are they trustworthy?
Will the VPN be high speed?
Please help.
-Jake