Alex (Shurf) Frenkel
(Ex-Hacker and Technical Researcher)
French VPN service provider IdealVPN has servers located all around the globe as a means to provide their users with secure and private connections to the Internet. The service is available for a number of different operating systems, so users can get on the web anonymously when they are on their desktop or laptop, as well as on their tablet and smartphone. The easy to set up service provides true anonymity.
IdealVPN is a VPN provider based in France. It offers 92 servers in locations such as France, Germany and the Netherlands. The service provides secure, private and anonymous internet connections to its users. Users of IdealVPN will get a dynamic shared IP address, as well as NAT firewall and port forwarding. The service uses PPTP protocol, with 128 bit encryption. IdealVPN allows peer-to-peer file sharing. The connections provided by IdealVPN are very reliable and fast. The servers are always monitored by the team, who are ready to intervene immediately in case of technical problems.
IdealVPN places no speed or bandwidth restrictions on their connections. This makes IdealVPN ideal for accessing geo-restricted websites and services based in France. This is particularly attractive for French expatriates who wish to keep up with their favorite movies and TV shows.
IdealVPN works with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, iOS and Android. This means the service can be used in most desktop and laptop computers, as well as most tablets and smartphones. The service does not require any additional software to be installed. It is also very easy to configure and use. IdealVPN website provides guidance for users in the form of FAQ and setup guides. Customer support is efficient and can be contacted via email and a ticket system.
IdealVPN offers three different price plans: one month, 6 months and one year. All of them offer the same features, including 3 redirected TCP/UDP ports. The 6 months plan offers savings equivalent to one month free, and the one year plan offers savings that are equivalent to two months free. The 6 months plan includes a 3-day free trial period.
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of countries with servers | 2 |
| Does VPN keep logs? | No |
| Does VPN include a kill switch? | No |
| Number of devices per license | 1 |
1. Click the windows button in the bottom left of your screen
2. Click "settings", then "Network and Internet"
3. In the menu on the left side click "Virtual Private Network"
4. Select "Add a VPN connection"
5. Use the information in your registration email to fill-in the fields and then click "save"
6. Click "Connect", the information is now saved and can be connected or disconnected at any time, so that you can use either the VPN or your own IP address
IdealVPN has three available price plans for their service; 1, 6 and 12 months. The longer the subscription you purchase the bigger the overall saving, a 3 day trial period s also avaible when you purchase the 6 month plan.
IdealVPN offers a wide FAQ section as well as informative blog posts. They can be contacted via a ticket system on their website, and usually respond within a day. Unfortunately, there is no "live" way to get in contact with them at all. Connections are very fast and reliable.
IdealVPN has just fewer than 100 servers, mostly in Western Europe, particularly in France. If you are looking to mainly access servers in France, this is a key provider, but bear in mind that you will be limited as to your choice of other countries. The connection speeds for IdealVPN are always reliably fast. They don't provide you with any additional software, as you are able to manually set up your own operating system to connect through their system. Some less tech-savvy among you may dislike this hands-on approach, but the steps are fairly simple. This is a great contender particularly if you are in France, or an French Expatriate.
- Free vpnGuardian subscription
- No software to install
- Fast responses from support staff
- Torrenting permitted
- Lower encryption levels than competitors
- Get started with IdealVPN now
Claude Rigaud
J'ai payé un forfait d'un an d'une valeur de 49,90€ et je n'ai jamais reçu de paramètres de configuration de la connexion ni d'identifiants de compte. Le support m'a dit avoir envoyé les paramètres et maintenant que je demande le remboursement, c'est silence radio...
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