YouTube TV Cuts Showtime Subscription Price to $7 Lowest on the marketByGabriela Vatu-November 14, 2018 “3/3.1579.jpg” New and old subscribers are subject to change in cost. YouTube TV is up-competitive and has cut Showtime’s price from $11 to $7 a month. That is well below what Showtime costs anywhere else, including the site of Showtime itself. According to a YouTube TV announcement made over Twitter Showtime now costs $7 a month. Nonetheless, the best part is that the price cut is not only for new subscribers but also for existing subscribers. @Showtime is now only $7 on YouTube TV. This is not a drill. Which means you can add @SHO Shameless@SHO RayDonovan@SHO Billions@SHO Homeland and MORE to your weekly schedule for only an extra $7. YouTube TV (@YouTubeTV) November 13, 2018 While some users complained that their accounts still displayed the old price YouTube had promised to look into. So if you are hanging in there in the same situation and reaching out to them so they clear it up for you. Showtime subscriptions regularly cost $10.99, or are rounded up to $11 even on Showtime’s own site. The premium channel is quite popular and the original content it runs like Dexter Ray Donovan Stargate SG-1 The Tudors or United States of Tara is widely acclaimed. DirecTV NowYouTube TV was the only platform to offer Showtime at a lower price before YouTube TV came in, reducing it to $7, which is officially the lowest price you can get on showtime. Pages. Pages.Quick facts Israel Logs Jurisdiction No activity logs. Servers 700 + 34 Countries. Parallel connections 5 The AES 256-bit IKEv2 PPTP L2TP / IPSec OpenVPN encryption standards. On average, 65 per cent. P2P Support YES Live Chat Support YES Routers for Windows Mac Android iOS Chrome Firefox. Price Starts from $2.29 per month. Get SaferVPN And we completely understand that a lot of you are involved in streaming media. After all, a capable VPN can easily unblock a wide range of popular streaming media websites and that is why we test each VPN to see which one can perform this task effectively. American Netflix YES Hulu NO BBC iPlayer Pros Installation Easy to use A powerful feature set Unblocks popular websites Reliable customer support. Cons UI-related quirks Not Medium-sized server network with the best speeds. The Final Verdict Our Score 7.8/10 Now we’re ready to take a deep dive into all SaferVPN has to bring. So keep reading our full review as we are about to tell you all you need to know about SaferVPN in 2019.
SaferVPN Review 2019 TechNadu’s Hands-On Review We’ll begin our review with a look at the fundamentals. That is to inspect the background and jurisdiction of SaferVPN. Then we will explain everything you can expect from this VPN service including how to use it, what kind of performance and more to expect.
Background Jurisdiction Reputation
“3/3.1581.jpg” The main function of every VPN is to protect your identity. In other words, you’re using VPNs to stay anonymous online, and your chosen VPN location plays a major role in that. That’s why we’re going to take a look at the business behind SaferVPN where it is based and what that means for subscribers to the service.
SaferVPN
This VPN service does not hide the fact that it comes from Tel Aviv, Israel. By looking at their Facebook page5 Eyes Alliance gathers their people ‘ private data. So does that mean you wouldn’t have to trust SaferVPN? Well the situation is never as simple as that. We have no reason not to think that SaferVPN is not collecting private data. They have actually explicitly stated that no personally identifiable information can ever be collected.
SaferVPN’s Past Information Leaks
You’ll be delighted to hear that SaferVPN has no data leaks in the past. Back in 2013 the company launched its product that came with minimal features. SaferVPN has grown over the years, and is now one of the most capable VPNs out there. Nevertheless, one thing has never changed this VPN service has always been dedicated to protecting its users and remains loyal to it.MacOS Windows Desktop Server Compatibility Framework. Desktop IOS Mobile Platforms. Google Chrome Firefox Mozilla Mozilla. Routers Wide selection of DD-WRT and Tomato routers. Other Devices Compatible with other devices by manual setup. You’ll see a fairly long list of SaferVPN-compatible devices on the official SaferVPN website. The following devices for example: Amazon Fire Stick Android Windows Phone BlackBerry phones PlayStation Roku Apple TV and much more. It may however be a bit misleading as you will not find official and native applications for those devices. You will instead be guided to instructions about how to use SaferVPN on a router. You will then be granted the numerous benefits of using this VPN by connecting to that router from any of the listed devices. We were shocked to see that SaferVPN is not providing a native app for Linux Android TV and Amazon Fire OS, because this is something we often see these days.
Download Initial Setup
SaferVPN can be installed and started as quickly as possible. The whole method is very simple and comes with no unnecessary distractions. Our Score: “10/10. To get started you first need to have an active subscription. So once you subscribe to SaferVPN you can either download the software from the official website or you can log in to your account on the website. By logging in to your account youll see a list of native apps and you can download the one you need. SaferVPN comes in at around 9MB in size so its quite lightweight. Initialize the installation procedure choose where to install the application and thats about it. Several seconds later SaferVPN will launch asking you to log in using your credentials. Supply the needed information and youll finally be able to use the application. “3/3.1584.jpg” We were glad to see that SaferVPN doesnt bring any distractions. Theres no adware here or anything suspicious. And when it comes to installing this VPN on a router youll find comprehensive installation files on the official website. Prominent Features
“3/3.1585.jpg” SaferVPN comes with a strong set of basic features. However its missing a few high-end features found in its direct competitors. Our Score: 8/10. After reviewing several dozen VPNs weve come up with a set of features that every capable VPN should meet. In this segment we take a look if those requirements are met and we also inspect VPNs for other innovative features that might seem interesting. So heres what to know about SaferVPN. Ad-Blocker Anti-Malware NO Unlimited Server Switches YES Unlimited Bandwidth Unlimited Data YES SaferVPN brings a fairly standard set of features with a few more advanced ones. You can count on DNS and IPv6 leak protection and theres even an optional kill-switch. And of course this VPN doesnt impose any kind of restrictions whatsoever. You can use it up to the full extent of your Web connection switch between different servers as you wish and there are no data caps. In addition it also brings automatic Wi-Fi security that protects you when connected to open and public Wi-Fi networks. This is a nice feature to have as using public Wi-Fi connections can easily lead to all kinds of vulnerabilities. We also have to say that a few features are missing from SaferVPN. For example theres no ad-blocker that we often see in the most capable VPNs out there. And theres no split-tunneling either. This feature would have allowed you to filter your VPN connection and set certain applications to use your regular Web connection (when security isnt important).
“3/3.1586.jpg” Having around 700 servers isnt enough when it comes to todays VPNs especially if youre a more advanced user demanding flawless performance. Our Score: 4/10. Ideally you want a VPN that can take you to any corner of the world. This means that knowing a bit about server networks of VPNs should be an important task prior to buying a subscription. Lets see what kinds of numbers does SaferVPN bring. Server Count Info 700+ Number of Locations 37 Number of Countries 34 NO Unlimited Switching YES If youre new to the world of VPN applications you might think that having 700 servers is plenty. However make sure to take a look at our article on the VPNs with the highest server count. Youll see that top-ranked VPNs have more than 5000 servers which over 7 times more than what SaferVPN offers. Still the total number of servers isnt the most important number here. Upon further inspection we can see that there are servers in 34 countries with countries offering servers for different (specific) regions. This might be enough for average VPN users but it might not be enough for more advanced users who need more exotic locations.MacOS Windows Desktop Server Compatibility Framework. Desktop IOS Mobile Platforms. Google Chrome Firefox Mozilla Mozilla. Routers Wide selection of DD-WRT and Tomato routers. Other Devices Compatible with other devices by manual setup. You’ll see a fairly long list of SaferVPN-compatible devices on the official SaferVPN website. The following devices for example: Amazon Fire Stick Android Windows Phone BlackBerry phones PlayStation Roku Apple TV and much more. It may however be a bit misleading as you will not find official and native applications for those devices. You will instead be guided to instructions about how to use SaferVPN on a router. You will then be granted the numerous benefits of using this VPN by connecting to that router from any of the listed devices. We were shocked to see that SaferVPN is not providing a native app for Linux Android TV and Amazon Fire OS, because this is something we often see these days.
Download Initial Setup
SaferVPN can be installed and started as quickly as possible. The whole method is very simple and comes with no unnecessary distractions. Our Score: “10/10. To get started you first need to have an active subscription. So once you subscribe to SaferVPN you can either download the software from the official website or you can log in to your account on the website. By logging in to your account youll see a list of native apps and you can download the one you need. SaferVPN comes in at around 9MB in size so its quite lightweight. Initialize the installation procedure choose where to install the application and thats about it. Several seconds later SaferVPN will launch asking you to log in using your credentials. Supply the needed information and youll finally be able to use the application. “3/3.1584.jpg” We were glad to see that SaferVPN doesnt bring any distractions. Theres no adware here or anything suspicious. And when it comes to installing this VPN on a router youll find comprehensive installation files on the official website. Prominent Features
“3/3.1585.jpg” SaferVPN comes with a strong set of basic features. However its missing a few high-end features found in its direct competitors. Our Score: 8/10. After reviewing several dozen VPNs weve come up with a set of features that every capable VPN should meet. In this segment we take a look if those requirements are met and we also inspect VPNs for other innovative features that might seem interesting. So heres what to know about SaferVPN. Ad-Blocker Anti-Malware NO Unlimited Server Switches YES Unlimited Bandwidth Unlimited Data YES SaferVPN brings a fairly standard set of features with a few more advanced ones. You can count on DNS and IPv6 leak protection and theres even an optional kill-switch. And of course this VPN doesnt impose any kind of restrictions whatsoever. You can use it up to the full extent of your Web connection switch between different servers as you wish and there are no data caps. In addition it also brings automatic Wi-Fi security that protects you when connected to open and public Wi-Fi networks. This is a nice feature to have as using public Wi-Fi connections can easily lead to all kinds of vulnerabilities. We also have to say that a few features are missing from SaferVPN. For example theres no ad-blocker that we often see in the most capable VPNs out there. And theres no split-tunneling either. This feature would have allowed you to filter your VPN connection and set certain applications to use your regular Web connection (when security isnt important).
“3/3.1586.jpg” Having around 700 servers isnt enough when it comes to todays VPNs especially if youre a more advanced user demanding flawless performance. Our Score: 4/10. Ideally you want a VPN that can take you to any corner of the world. This means that knowing a bit about server networks of VPNs should be an important task prior to buying a subscription. Lets see what kinds of numbers does SaferVPN bring. Server Count Info 700+ Number of Locations 37 Number of Countries 34 NO Unlimited Switching YES If youre new to the world of VPN applications you might think that having 700 servers is plenty. However make sure to take a look at our article on the VPNs with the highest server count. Youll see that top-ranked VPNs have more than 5000 servers which over 7 times more than what SaferVPN offers. Still the total number of servers isnt the most important number here. Upon further inspection we can see that there are servers in 34 countries with countries offering servers for different (specific) regions. This might be enough for average VPN users but it might not be enough for more advanced users who need more exotic locations.3/3.1588.jpg Leaves a very positive initial impression when it comes to SaferVPN. The home screen is pretty simple and no distractions are polished. Its primary function is to help you connect to a remote server, which can be done in two ways. You can either click on the digital map (in the central part of the user interface) or click on the green button (on its right). Each of those actions will open a new window from which to select a server. When you log in, you will see your new IP address and other information about the name of the connected server. To disconnect just click ‘ Disconnect ‘ button. “3/3.1589.jpg” You will see a hamburger button in the top-right corner if you wish to dive deeper into what SaferVPN offers. This icon hides a menu where you can adjust the settings and log out to review your account details. Also, there are two options named ‘ Get Free Service ‘ and ‘ Upgrade ‘ which act as shortcuts to the official website of SaferVPN. “3/3.1590.jpg” General: As you can imagine, this is where some general settings are to be found. You can opt-out of anonymized notifications on system initialization, and search for updates. Sadly, we don’t see an option to connect to a server automatically upon startup, which would ensure that you’re always protected. “3/3.1591.jpg” Protocols: Four VPN protocols are available to choose from, with the safest one being OpenVPN. You can go with IKEv2 L2TP / IPSec or PPTP, if you don’t need as much security (or if you want better performance). Auto Wi-Fi: This tab enables you to enable or disable the automatic Wi-Fi protection provided by SaferVPN. The aim of this feature is to prevent potential vulnerabilities when connecting to Wi-Fi networks so we suggest that you keep this enabled. “3/3.1592.jpg” Support: The final tab includes three shortcut buttons. Build a help ticket or run a speed test, you can find out frequently asked questions. “3/3.1593.jpg” All in all we think SaferVPN is user friendly in general. It may not be the kind of intuitive application but it gets the job done. There’s one thing however that really bothered us. SaferVPN comes with an unresizable user interface. We tested the program on a 2 K monitor (31.5-inch), and the window for SaferVPN was rather small. It was fully usable but there were times when some text was hard to read. We think that on 4 K displays this issue is even more common so this is something to note before you purchase a subscription.
“3/3.1594.jpg” Of the streaming services reviewed, SaferVPN doesn’t only function with Hulu. It also provides very limited support for the torrenting. Our Rating: 7/10. VPNs can help you unblock websites by gaining a new virtual IP address. They must also be able to fight against anti-VPN techniques, however, which is not something that is often available. With this being said here are our findings after SaferVPN testing. Media Streaming Torrenting Support YES Hulu NO BBC iPlayer YES
Security Privacy
“3/3.1595.jpg” After taking a close look at the privacy policy of SaferVPN and testing the DNS leak application, we conclude that this is a trusted VPN service. Our Score: ‘ 10/10.
Supported encryption protocols
When using any of the supported VPN protocols, your online data will be protected via 256-bit AES encryption, which is thought to be the most secure encryption level found in today’s commercial VPNs. Also, let’s not forget that SaferVPN lets you choose between the following protocols: OpenVPN IKEv2 L2TP / IPS3/3.1600.jpg Figure 3 Remote server efficiency (USA East) And finally we also tested a server in the US as this location is very popular with VPN users. We got 34.57 Mbps for downloads and 7.61 Mbps for uploads as you can see from the image above. Download Speed Upload Speed Baseline Speed 147.46 Mbps 9.68 Mbps 0 percent Nearby Server 9.20 Mbps 53.2 percent Remote Server 34.57 Mbps 7.61 Mbps After putting all the numbers we got into a table we can see that SaferVPN made our web connection slowed down by an average of about 65 per cent. Knowing that the best VPNs out there can throttle your speed by about 15 percent we must admit we are rather disappointed with the performance of SaferVPN.
Customer Support
“3/3.1601.jpg” SaferVPN did an excellent job of providing assistance. They have on their website a dedicated support page from which you can use one of several methods available to answer your questions. Live-Chat Support: You can access live-chat support from the company at any time using the VPNs website. We used this option several times and we always managed to get the correct answer. Some reviewers noted that for their live chat support, SaferVPN uses bots-but our experience tells us otherwise. Setup instructions: Support page for the company has detailed installation guides for different platform and device types. With attached screenshots these guides come nicely explained as well as making this process as painless as possible. FAQs: If you have a ‘ general ‘ SaferVPN question you might find help without having to dig in. There are a range of FAQs relevant to billing troubleshooting, and more. Registered Support Tickets: Eventually, you can open a support ticket at any time. Usually, this method takes around 24 hours to resolve. Total price per month Savings 1 month $12.95 0 per cent 1 Month $65.88 $5.49 58 per cent $78.96 $3.29 75 per cent 3 Years $89.99 81 per cent SaferVPN comes with a monthly plan valued at $12.95 which doesn’t seem to be the most affordable price. Long-term plans for the company however come with steep discounts. For example, you can subscribe to SaferVPN for one year and that saves you 58 per cent automatically. Investing in even ‘ longer ‘ plans will of course bring down the total price even more. We agree you may be reluctant about subscribing to long term plans. That’s why SaferVPN offers money-back guarantees of 30 days, though. Also let’s not forget you can pay with PayPal and crypto-currencies credit cards. And last but not least let us not forget to mention that this VPN also provides special promotions. So go ahead and check for the most recent SaferVPN offers.