VPN Usage and Benefits

VPN Usage and Benefits

A recent CNET survey found that 43% of US adults use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to protect their online activity and IP address. The primary reasons for using a VPN are:

• Privacy: 47% of users want to keep their online activity private.
• Accessing banned content: 17% of users try to access banned apps or websites.
• Saving money on streaming: 19% of users use a VPN to save on streaming service costs.

Key Statistics

• 50% of Gen Zers and millennials use a VPN to access restricted content.
• 51% of US adults use VPNs on their phones.
• 10% of VPN users have used a VPN for 1-2 years, while 19% have used one for over 2 years.

Expert Advice

• Neal O’Farrell, a cybersecurity expert, recommends using a VPN for mobile phone usage to protect sensitive discussions and transactions.
• Moe Long, a CNET senior security editor, suggests that a good VPN should seamlessly switch between Wi-Fi and mobile networks.
• A quality VPN is usually fast enough for regular internet activities, even on public Wi-Fi.