{"id":514674,"date":"2022-11-23T14:00:01","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T11:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-little-mole-that-could\/"},"modified":"2022-11-23T14:00:01","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T11:00:01","slug":"the-little-mole-that-could","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-little-mole-that-could\/","title":{"rendered":"#The Little Mole That Could"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a38445765c65\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-little-mole-that-could\/#%E2%80%9CThe_Little_Mole_That_Could%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;The Little Mole That Could&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-little-mole-that-could\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-little-mole-that-could\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-little-mole-that-could\/#Using_the_Mullvad_VPN_App\" >Using the Mullvad VPN App<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-little-mole-that-could\/#The_Mullvad_Client\" >The Mullvad Client<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-little-mole-that-could\/#Server_Selection\" >Server Selection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-little-mole-that-could\/#What_Can_Mullvad_VPN_Do\" >What Can Mullvad VPN Do?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-little-mole-that-could\/#Mullvad_Security\" >Mullvad Security<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-little-mole-that-could\/#Is_Mullvad_Trustworthy\" >Is Mullvad Trustworthy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-little-mole-that-could\/#Speed\" >Speed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-little-mole-that-could\/#Price\" >Price<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-little-mole-that-could\/#Should_You_Sign_up_for_Mullvad_VPN\" >Should You Sign up for Mullvad VPN?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-little-mole-that-could\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-little-mole-that-could\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CThe_Little_Mole_That_Could%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;The Little Mole That Could&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>9\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Does not work<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Barely functional<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Severely lacking in most areas<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Functions, but has numerous issues<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Fine yet leaves a lot to be desired<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good enough to buy on sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great and worth purchasing<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roaching best-in-class<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Best-in-class<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Borderline perfection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$5\/month<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-844635\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/p-badge\/844635\/f446938d115d5604bc04abbe92069d8f.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Mullvad logo on a white background\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Mullvad<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mullvad.net\">Mullvad<\/a> is a Sweden-based VPN provider with a long-standing reputation for privacy and efficiency. It has a spot on our\u00a0best VPN services roundup as the best option for privacy, thanks to the many ways it safeguards your identity. How does it perform in other areas, though?<\/p>\n<p>After testing it, it turns out that privacy isn\u2019t the only area where Mullvad cinches it. It has a clear pricing policy, a great app, and is lightning-fast, even beating ExpressVPN in this regard. The only thing it doesn\u2019t do as well is getting through to Netflix, but in every other way Mullvad can tunnel through anything, just like the mole it\u2019s named after.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline fullwidth\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Anonymous signup<\/li>\n<li>Transparent<\/li>\n<li>Fast<\/li>\n<li>Easy to use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Server selection is a pain<\/li>\n<li>Has trouble getting through to Netflix<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-blurb\">How-To Geek&#8217;s expert reviewers go hands-on with each product we review. We put every piece of hardware through hours of testing in the real world and run them through benchmarks in our lab. We never accept payment to endorse or review a product and never aggregate other people\u2019s reviews. Read more &gt;&gt;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_the_Mullvad_VPN_App\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Using the Mullvad VPN App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s first take a look at the Mullvad VPN app, which is almost identical across devices, whether you use it on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mullvad.net\/en\/download\/windows\/\">Windows<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mullvad.net\/en\/download\/macos\/\">Mac<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mullvad.net\/en\/download\/linux\/\">Linux<\/a> (one of the very few VPNs that offer a GUI for Team Penguin), <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mullvad.net\/en\/download\/android\/\">Android<\/a>, or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mullvad.net\/en\/download\/ios\/\">iPhone\/iPad<\/a>\u2014there\u2019s also a browser extension, but only for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mullvad.net\/en\/download\/firefox\">Firefox<\/a>. Note that the Firefox version is free to use for anybody and everybody, but comes with all the caveats associated with VPN browser extensions.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve been using Mullvad on both my Linux machine as well as my Android smartphone for over six months now with no issues whatsoever. The app is as stable as can be, with no crashes, hangups, or anything. Trust me, it was nice to get back to Mullvad after reviewing PureVPN and its many software issues.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Mullvad_Client\"><\/span>The Mullvad Client<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The app is easy to use as it\u2019s really just three buttons: one for the settings at the top, one for the country selection screen, and finally one that connects and disconnects the app. It literally couldn\u2019t be simpler, and the fact that Mullvad relies more on plain language than pictograms means there\u2019s no possible confusion about what each button does.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-840963\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mullvad-app-unsecured.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Mullvad app, unsecured\" width=\"320\" height=\"567\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The app\u2019s map graphic doesn\u2019t do anything, though when you <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/815144\/what-is-a-vpn-server\/\">connect to a server, it will center on the location it\u2019s in with a small animation. If you want an interactive map that lets you connect to where you click, check out <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ivpn.net\">IVPN<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3607085\/type\/am\/sid\/840961-xid-{xid}\/https:\/\/nordvpn.com&amp;___trxnet=cj\">NordVPN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-840964\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mullvad-connected-CA.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Mullvad connected to CA\" width=\"317\" height=\"569\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Connection times are extremely short, which is nice, and I like that when you\u2019re connected you can easily switch locations; just hit the button, select a new server, and away you go.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Server_Selection\"><\/span>Server Selection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are two ways to connect to a server: either click a country or location in it and Mullvad will select one for you. Alternatively, you can pick a specific server by clicking the drop-down arrow icon on the location and selecting your country of choice from an alphabetical list. That will give you a list of cities, and beyond that a list of servers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-840965\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mullvad-server-selection.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Mullvad server list Israel\" width=\"318\" height=\"565\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This is something I actually ended up not liking so much about the app. The process of choosing a server is a little cumbersome. It works fine in the example of Israel above, which has just one location and just three servers, but becomes annoying if you want a specific server in a vast country like the United States. Then your screen will look like this:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-840966\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mullvad-server-select-dallas.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Mullvad server list US\" width=\"317\" height=\"565\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to see where the list ends or where the next location is. Since you can\u2019t resize the app on desktop, you\u2019re stuck with this tiny screen to perform these actions. I realize it\u2019s a minor gripe, but it seems like it would be an easy fix.<\/p>\n<p>Also, Mullvad has two types of servers: one that runs on the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/770807\/what-is-the-best-vpn-protocol-openvpn-vs-wireguard-vs-sstp-and-more\/\">OpenVPN protocol and one on WireGuard. I like this setup as it removes the possibility of confusion, but if you\u2019re a Mullvad newb, it may take you a sec to figure out how to tell the difference between the two types. WireGuard servers will say \u201cwireguard\u201d or \u201cwg,\u201d while OpenVPN servers usually have no special tag. Just a heads-up.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_Mullvad_VPN_Do\"><\/span>What Can Mullvad VPN Do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve established that Mullvad handles like a dream, let\u2019s take a look at what it can do, and how well it works. Mullvad\u2019s main appeal is as a secure and private provider. It makes no pretensions to be able to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/750697\/how-to-use-a-vpn-for-netflix\/\">get through to Netflix, for example. That said, I have gotten through on a few servers, I just wouldn\u2019t count on it, is all.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mullvad_Security\"><\/span>Mullvad Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to security, Mullvad has its act together. I like how it only lets you choose between two types of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/770807\/what-is-the-best-vpn-protocol-openvpn-vs-wireguard-vs-sstp-and-more\/\">VPN protocol, WireGuard and OpenVPN, both of which are fast and secure. There\u2019s no chance of a novice blundering their way to using a poor protocol and exposing their traffic, which is good.<\/p>\n<p>I tested several connections using <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ipleak.net\">ipleak.net<\/a>, a site that can track down any security issues with a VPN connection, and found no issues. Mullvad seems to be as solid as a rock when it comes to security.<\/p>\n<p>Another thing I like is that Mullvad has a kill switch that\u2019s not only on by default, but cannot be switched off under any circumstance. For some unfathomable reason, many VPNs will have the kill switch off by default, meaning that you could expose your traffic should your VPN server fail, even just for a second. Happily, Mullvad avoids this issue completely.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-840967\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mullvad-killswitch.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Mullvad's killswitch\" width=\"311\" height=\"566\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Other interesting security features include several blockers, which can help you from coming across trackers and malware. You can also use Mullvad as a blocker for adult content, including gambling, which is good if you have kids in the home.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-840968\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mullvad-features.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Mullvad blocking tech\" width=\"315\" height=\"562\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re an experienced VPN user, you\u2019ll be happy to know that Mullvad lets you fiddle with settings to your heart\u2019s content, though I will add the usual disclaimer that you should only mess with this if you know what you\u2019re doing. You can also set up split tunneling, which is handy if you only want to secure some of your internet traffic.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Mullvad_Trustworthy\"><\/span>Is Mullvad Trustworthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to VPN privacy, there\u2019s always an issue of what I like to call the \u201cblack box.\u201d Few VPN providers care to explain how their product works, relying instead on vague terms and phrases dreamed up by marketers that don\u2019t hold up under scrutiny.<\/p>\n<p>Not Mullvad, though. Like its equally private competitor, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/839891\/ivpn-review\/\">IVPN, Mullvad pretty much lays it all out there for everybody to see. For example, in its <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mullvad.net\/en\/help\/no-logging-data-policy\/#no-logs\">privacy policy<\/a>, the company explains some of the tech it uses to destroy its logs, and on other parts of the site, Mullvad gives the names of its parent company, its address, and the full name of most of the people working in it.<\/p>\n<p>On top of that, Mullvad is moving toward so-called <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mullvad.net\/en\/blog\/2022\/8\/1\/expanding-diskless-infrastructure-to-more-locations-system-transparency-stboot\/\">diskless servers<\/a>, which make it nearly impossible to keep logs as well as speeds up connections. As this type of server uses only RAM instead of hard disk space, there\u2019s simply no way for files to be stored long-term, giving customers peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p>We use VPNs to keep our browsing private. Somewhat paradoxically, though, it\u2019s hard to trust a VPN unless it\u2019s very open about how it works. Mullvad VPN passes this test with flying colors thanks to its transparency.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speed\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">Speed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mullvad offers some insane speeds, even faster than <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ivpn.net\">IVPN<\/a>, which is saying something, and handily beating <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uxnzmft.com\/offer\/coupon?offer=3monthsfree&amp;a_fid=howtogeek&amp;data1=htg&amp;data2=840961\">ExpressVPN<\/a> by a country mile. The WireGuard protocol, which I used primarily in my testing, definitely played a part. OpenVPN wasn\u2019t quite as fast\u2014-though it came close enough.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Test Your VPN Speed (and How to Speed up a VPN)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As usual, I tested speeds in the morning using <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.speedtest.net\">www.speedtest.net<\/a>, connecting to five locations around the world. The results are in the table below; I connected to WireGuard servers each time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"moka-mce-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"moka-mce-table-styling\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.8571%;\" data-skiptableautocorrect=\"true\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 32.4286%;\">Location<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 16.2857%;\">Ping (ms)<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 27.5714%;\">Download (Mbps)<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 23.5714%;\">Upload (Mbps)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 32.4286%;\">Cyprus (unprotected)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.2857%;\">5<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.5714%;\">99<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.5714%;\">42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 32.4286%;\">Israel<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.2857%;\">94<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.5714%;\">97<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.5714%;\">39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 32.4286%;\">United Kingdom<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.2857%;\">65<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.5714%;\">98<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.5714%;\">33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 32.4286%;\">New York City<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.2857%;\">140<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.5714%;\">93<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.5714%;\">39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 32.4286%;\">Japan<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.2857%;\">287<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.5714%;\">70<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.5714%;\">34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>These speeds are very, very good. It\u2019s extremely rare to see results like this. On relatively nearby servers in Israel and the United Kingdom, I lost practically no speed, while speed loss when connecting to the United States was barely noticeable. Only Japan saw a significant drop, but it\u2019s on the other side of the world and it was late afternoon there when I tested.<\/p>\n<p>The only thing that suffered was ping\u2014properly known as latency\u2014and even that wasn\u2019t too bad, with only the really faraway places suffering badly. That said, the ping was worse using OpenVPN instead of WireGuard, but not by much.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price\"><\/span>Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to pricing, Mullvad keeps things simple. It\u2019s 5 euros per month, regardless of how long you sign up for. Sign up for one month? 5 euros. Sign up for six months? 30 euros. It\u2019s a breath of fresh air in a market where you feel you need to calculate the benefits and drawbacks of plan lengths. You just figure out how many months you want to use the service, multiply that by five, and you\u2019re good.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-840969\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mullvad-pricing.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Mullvad pricing\" width=\"987\" height=\"459\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s great because if you just want to test out the service for a month, you don\u2019t need to commit more than just a few bucks. On top of that, Mullvad also <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/731260\/how-to-sign-up-for-a-vpn-anonymously\/\">offers a lot of different ways to pay, including cash, which is a bit awkward as you need to send an envelope stuffed with bills to Sweden, but guarantees anonymity.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-840970\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mullvad-cash.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Paying Mullvad with cash\" width=\"983\" height=\"565\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>At 5 euros per month, which usually converts to $5-$6USD or so, Mullvad isn\u2019t the cheapest option, but I really like this consistency. In a market where too many services\u2014like Surfshark and NordVPN, to name but two\u2014play the bait-and-switch game with customers, charging a low introductory pierce and then stinging them after the honeymoon, Mullvad stands out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Surfshark VPN Review: Blood in the Water?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Sign_up_for_Mullvad_VPN\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_8\">Should You Sign up for Mullvad VPN?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I recommend <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mullvad.net\/\">Mullvad<\/a> to one and all. You know what you\u2019re getting when you use it thanks to the company\u2019s transparency, it\u2019s easy to use and ridiculously fast. Add to that some decent pricing, and you have a winner.<\/p>\n<p>That said, if you want a VPN mainly to get through to Netflix, Mullvad shouldn\u2019t be your first choice. You could either use Mullvad and combine it with a decentralized VPN for streaming, or sign up for\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uxnzmft.com\/offer\/coupon?offer=3monthsfree&amp;a_fid=howtogeek&amp;data1=htg&amp;data2=840961\">ExpressVPN<\/a>, which is pretty good at the Netflix-cracking game.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\nRating: <strong>9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Price: <strong>$5\/month<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Anonymous signup<\/li>\n<li>Transparent<\/li>\n<li>Fast<\/li>\n<li>Easy to use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Server selection is a pain<\/li>\n<li>Has trouble getting through to Netflix<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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