Proton VPN is a privacy-focused VPN service that encrypts internet traffic and masks the user's IP address. Proton publishes apps for major desktop and mobile platforms, plus browser extensions, and offers a permanent free plan.
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A free plan is available.
The official free-VPN page describes the plan as unlimited and free forever, with no data or time limits, no ads, and no activity logs. It is a permanent free plan, not merely a trial; the pricing page states that no credit card is required. Free-plan limits include one device at a time, medium speed, and connection to servers in 10 randomly selected countries.
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