Pornhub revealed that they are now diversifying. The most popular site that no one will admit to frequenting, launched its very own VPN service on 25 May, called, get this: VPNHub. The app, which is available on Android, iOS, MacOS and Windows, is primarily designed to offer "free and unlimited bandwidth," according to its creators.
It’s an attempt to circumvent ISP throttling, a potential boon for those who frequently visit sites with lot of video. Sites like, well, PornHub. "With 90 million visitors a day, the vast majority of whom are using devices on the go, it's especially important that we continue to ensure the privacy of our users," VP Corey Price said in a statement.
The app is free on the aforementioned mobile platforms, but there's a premium for desktop users. Another higher tier will drop ads, offer faster connection speeds and provide logins in additional countries, according to the company. That one runs either US$ 13 a month or US$ 90 for a full year subscription.
Of course, there are some privacy concerns to contend with, including some security issues that have arisen in recent months. This WTF is a VPN primer should be a good overview of what users are contending with a bit more broadly.
"Assume that all the free VPN apps that you see in the App Store and Google Play are free for a reason," Romain wrote in the piece. "They’ll analyze your browsing habits, sell them to advertisers, inject their own ads on non-secure pages or steal your identity. You should avoid free VPNs at all costs."
So, keep that in mind.
It’s an attempt to circumvent ISP throttling, a potential boon for those who frequently visit sites with lot of video. Sites like, well, PornHub. "With 90 million visitors a day, the vast majority of whom are using devices on the go, it's especially important that we continue to ensure the privacy of our users," VP Corey Price said in a statement.
The app is free on the aforementioned mobile platforms, but there's a premium for desktop users. Another higher tier will drop ads, offer faster connection speeds and provide logins in additional countries, according to the company. That one runs either US$ 13 a month or US$ 90 for a full year subscription.
Of course, there are some privacy concerns to contend with, including some security issues that have arisen in recent months. This WTF is a VPN primer should be a good overview of what users are contending with a bit more broadly.
"Assume that all the free VPN apps that you see in the App Store and Google Play are free for a reason," Romain wrote in the piece. "They’ll analyze your browsing habits, sell them to advertisers, inject their own ads on non-secure pages or steal your identity. You should avoid free VPNs at all costs."
So, keep that in mind.
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