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We’re sure that CyberGhost is working on making these services available, since its dedicated streaming servers are a key selling point.

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All of the British streaming services threw up errors, while the Netflix mobile app insisted on showing UK content even when we were connected to the New York server – and once again the Disney Plus app simply refused to open until we disabled the VPN.

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More disappointment awaited when we tried to use CyberGhost to stream video to our Android tablet.

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Nor were we able to watch BritBox or Now TV when connected to a UK server – meaning this might not be the ideal VPN for holidaymakers or expatriates. Even though CyberGhost offers dedicated servers for accessing the US Disney Plus library, the website refused to open in our browser while the VPN was connected. Other services, however, didn’t work for us. Surfshark VPN review: A fast, secure VPN that’s great value for money We were also able to get past the US-only Hulu service’s region restrictions. CyberGhost easily delivered that, and on our Windows laptop we were able to enjoy both BBC iPlayer and the US Netflix library at maximum quality without fuss.

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If you want to stream 4K HDR video, the major streaming sites recommend a download speed of at least 25Mbits/sec.

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However, we’ve found this is normal for mobile VPNs: the very fastest rival we’ve tested is Hotspot Shield, which only managed 123Mbits/sec in the same test, so no matter which VPN you choose, this is about as good as you’re going to get.Īnd since split tunnelling is supported on both mobile and desktop platforms, you can let most of your applications use the open internet at full speed, while only your chosen programs go through the VPN.ĬyberGhost VPN review: Is it good for video streaming? Things went much more slowly when we selected the New York server, with the download speed almost halved to 109Mbits/sec. With no VPN our Android tablet gave us download speeds of 208Mbits/sec, and using the CyberGhost app to connect to a UK-based server only incurred a very small performance penalty, to 203Mbits/sec. We've seen worse results, but we’ve also tested several VPNs that provided much better transatlantic speeds, including ExpressVPN, Hotspot Shield, NordVPN and Surfshark. The VPN didn’t do so well when we switched to a server in New York, however: this wiped 39% off our download speeds, cutting them to a mediocre 130Mbits/sec. Under “For torrenting” you can browse servers that allow peer-to-peer file sharing, while the “For Streaming” list shows servers dedicated to unlocking a wide range of streaming services across 13 countries. Most VPNs confront you with a long list of server locations to choose from CyberGhost takes a more helpful approach, dividing its servers into various categories: click “For gaming” and you’ll immediately see a list of servers optimised for online games, with a ping time shown next to each one. Alternatively, you can set up your router to use CyberGhost, providing blanket protection for everything on your home network.ĬyberGhost VPN review: What’s it like to use? Most VPNs don’t care how many devices are on your account, as long as you’re not using too many at once, but with CyberGhost you can only have seven clients registered if you want to connect from an eighth you'll have to deregister an old one first. One thing to note is that CyberGhost is unusually picky about the device limit. CyberGhost’s Smart DNS service also lets you use the service with devices that don’t natively support VPNs, such as games consoles or set-top boxes. Windows, Linux, macOS, Android and iOS are all supported, with plugins for Chrome and Firefox to easily control the VPN and even an app for Amazon Fire TV devices. If you’re dubious about such a long commitment, CyberGhost VPN offers an unusually generous 45-day cooling-off period, during which you can cancel at any time for a full refund.Īfter signing up you can connect from up to seven devices at once. That’s one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen for a VPN. However, a whole year of service costs a much more reasonable £39 – and if you sign up for three years you’ll pay only £68.25 and get two months free, so you pay the equivalent of just £1.92 per month.

This ensures that no one can track or spy on your online activity it also lets you disguise your location, with over 7,000 servers in 91 different countries to choose from.įor short-term use CyberGhost VPN is a little pricey, costing £9.99 on a monthly basis. CyberGhost is a user-friendly VPN that encrypts your internet traffic and routes it through a secure server.

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