Top 5 Free VPN Services

Firstly, let's think about what VPN is like. Private Virtual Network. It's basically a private network that allows users to connect to other users or remote websites using a public network, usually online. It uses "virtual" connections that are routed from the company's private network to the remote site or employee rather than physical connections through the Internet. In short, it is a private network developed within the context of a public network system such as the global Internet.

 Why You Need VPN:

- To protect privacy, either on a LAN or a public hotspot.

- To stay Anonymous during Internet Surfing

- Full anonymity by hiding your real IP address.

- Bypass geographical blocks from certain websites

- Unlike a proxy, you get secured connection for all programs you are using

- Quality Network ensures your VPN service will be fast wherever you are in the world.

- Protection against your ISP

- Bypass ISP Blocking for VOIP Applications like Skype 

Let's have a look at the top 10:

1. UltraVPN -

It is a free VPN client/server SSL VPN solution based on OpenVPN. It encrypts and anonymizes your network connection making your connection safe and secure.

You need to download and install the client and create a (username, password) to use this service:

2. Logmein Hamachi -

It’s a great free VPN service from the well known guys who are behind the Logmein Service of remote apps management. It’s free for non-commercial and personal use.

Features :

No hardware required – A quick, simple and easy-to-use VPN that just works

Secure communications – Encrypted tunneling across public and private networks

Flexible networking – Combines the ease of an SSL VPN with the connectivity of an IP-sec VPN

Web-based management – Deploy to anyone, manage from anywhere, access anytime

Free for non-commercial usage – Absolutely free for non-commercial use

 3. Packetix -

Its a japanese free VPN solution with technology developed by SoftEther Corporation.You can use PacketiX.NET online test service for free.Here’s what you can do with this service.

You can create your private Virtual VPN Hub. You can configure and use the hub for free.You can use all functions the PacketiX VPN software has to offer, such as creating a remote connection to your home network or uniting local networks at different sites. With our system, you won’t need to set up a VPN server with a global IP address yourself. The VPN server administration is done over an easy web interface:

4. Your Freedom -

This one is basically not a VPN service but its performs almost the same function with great ease, hence i included this in this list.

It provides both a free and paid service. Free service limits to six hours of usage per day (up to 18 hours per week). You need to install a client on your system and a user name & password to use this:

5. Its Hidden -

Itshidden is part of Port 80 Limited(Seychelles) company providing both free VPN and paid services of VPN

It creates a secure connection encrypting all the data protecting your privacy and securing you. You dont need to install any software. ItsHidden.com works on all Platforms including Windows, Mac, Linux, IPhone etc: