The free version of TunnelBear comes with a monthly data cap of 500MB. This is enough for new users to trial the software, but it’s far too restrictive for regular web browsing.īoth versions of the VPN service use OpenVPN and IKEv2, two of the most secure VPN protocols. TunnelBear’s apps also include key security features like a VPN kill switch and obfuscation tools.įour independent security audits provide additional reassurance around the VPN service’s security. Sadly, it’s not a great solution to streaming blocks it doesn’t work with Netflix or BBC iPlayer. And there are only 41 VPN server locations to choose from. TunnelBear also has compatibility issues. There is no Fire TV Stick app, and you can’t even install the VPN on a router. Moreover, the mobile apps lack certain essential features.
In short, TunnelBear isn’t the best nor the cheapest VPN. But it’s a simple service for masking your IP address and securing your internet connection on public WiFi. The only personally identifiable information TunnelBear logs is your email address, to prove you have an account. There are no logs that reveal which websites you’ve visited. The company also issues an annual transparency report detailing any government requests for user data. Worringly, TunnelBear admits to confirming a user’s email address to authorities, although no usage information has ever been handed over.
There have been no known incidents of server breaches or logging scandals associated with TunnelBear. TunnelBear was established in 2011 in Canada by Daniel Kaldor and Ryan Dochuk. It was subsequently acquired by antivirus software company McAfee in early 2018.
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