There are many reasons to use a VPN connection. From seeking privacy to bypassing geographic restrictions, this resource helps us have greater control over our session and achieve a bit of extra protection against external threats. Finding a free and unlimited VPN service is not entirely easy, but the folks at Betternet offer both in exchange for a bit of advertising.
We recently presented a list of five free VPN services, each with different advantages and a series of logical limitations for free access. If a user needs all the benefits of the VPN and cannot accept any reduction or barrier, the most recommended is to pay for the service. In general, VPN operators offer premium services that are excluded from free editions, such as P2P downloads. However, if your plan is more aligned with casual browsing and you want to protect yourself in an environment similar to an open network, a free VPN should be enough.
Betternet is one of them. The people behind the service announce on the official page that Betternet will always be free, will have no limits, and above all, will not collect user information. To finance itself, Betternet relies on advertising based on programs and other similar offers. Betternet requires no registration or credit card. The whole process comes down to downloading the client, manually choosing the server on the first run (United States or the United Kingdom), and connecting.
At the end of the day, it is the user who must judge whether it is worth using a free VPN like Betternet. I have not had problems with the service beyond the occasional hang from its client, but personally I think the most appropriate use for Betternet is to access services like Pandora and Netflix, or as protection on open networks in shopping malls and other public places.
