- It's time to unveil the facts
that not a single ExpressVPN review 2022 will let you know.
In this video, I'll show you five crucial things
you have to know before considering
if you should use ExpressVPN.
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Fact number one.
ExpressVPN built their new protocol
for a superior VPN experience.
Instead of using standard protocols such as IKEV2,
OpenVPN and so on, ExpressVPN went the extra mile
to create their all-new protocols
to meet modern expectations and serve current needs.
In my tests of this new protocol,
I found out that Lightway connects 2.5 times faster
than the older protocols and I also noticed
it has high internet speed compared to others.
Lightway also improves reliability by 40%
compared to the OpenVPN protocol.
When using ExpressVPN, I experienced that firsthand,
there were fewer connection drops
especially when using the VPN on mobile.
Even when there's a network error,
ExpressVPN reconnects almost instantly
and thanks to the fast connection speed,
there's barely a delay thereby ensuring
that once the network comes back online,
your VPN is already on.
This is the quality that many of the best VPN providers
should inherit.
Fact number two,
ExpressVPN is one of the few VPNs
with ioXt certification for security.
ioXt certification is only given to devices and apps
that have met the Alliance's standard and requirements
for an appropriate level of security and privacy.
Since only the best security apps
ever get this certification,
this says a lot about ExpressVPN's Android app,
which has received this certification.
NordVPN is another great VPN to receive this certification
by the way.
Fact number three, trusted servers.
In their quest to further protect the privacy and security
of their users, ExpressVPN made the switch
from hard drive-based servers to trusted servers.
RAM servers ExpressVPN owns privately.
Being the first VPN to do this back in 2019,
they were soon followed by NordVPN and then Surfshark.
Since these RAM-only servers require power to store data,
this guarantees that all information on a server
is wiped every time it is powered off and on again.
I find this an essential element
guaranteeing the privacy and security of ExpressVPN users.
Fact number four, ExpressVPN was bought
in an almost billion dollar deal by a questionable company
to say the least.
Kape Technologies recently purchased ExpressVPN
in an almost billion dollar deal.
Formerly known as Crossrider,
Kape Technologies were involved
in many nefarious activities.
In a research conducted by UC Berkeley,
Google and other co-authors
who called out Crossrider's business practices,
it was summarized that Crossrider
offered monetization options with its platform
and was used by major ad injectors.
In 2018, Crossrider changed its name to Kape Technologies.
And even though ExpressVPN has reaffirmed their stand
that they will remain a separate service
from other Kape brands,
Kape Technologies past activities
make this claim hard to believe.
While it is unknown what kind of influence
Kape will have on the virtual private network provider,
even Edward Snowden has mentioned on Twitter,
that if you're an ExpressVPN user, you shouldn't be.
Fact number five.
ExpressVPN organizes an annual scholarship program
to raise online security awareness.
As far back as 2016, ExpressVPN has been running
a future of privacy scholarship program,
an essay competition.
The winner is awarded a $5,000 cash price
and a one-year ExpressVPN subscription.
While five runner-ups are receiving
one-year Express VPN subscriptions as well.
The motive for this program is not far-fetched
as ExpressVPN claims that as internet ready devices
are occupying every aspect of our lives
and day-to-day activities.
ExpressVPN's future of privacy scholarship
was created to encourage interested students
to examine critically urgent digital age issues
and win cash prices.
Although not mainly related to the VPN's performance,
this gives a glimpse of ExpressVPN's vision and mission
as a company.
Do you know any other facts
I haven't mentioned in this video?
If not, I hope I gave you more insights about ExpressVPN.
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