A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a service that encrypts internet data traveling to and from your device, making it unreadable to anyone who may want to intercept it. VPN software lives on your devices, including mobile phones, and it sends your data in a scrambled format that protects your online activities from malicious cyber threats. A mobile VPN is a VPN that is capable of persisting during sessions across changes in physical connectivity, point of network attachment, and IP address.
Here are some of the protections you’d enjoy if you use a VPN for your smartphone:
- Conceals internet data traveling to and from your device
- Hides the demographic data sent with your internet activity, so you cant be tracked
- Protects your identity and personal information
- Allows you to access more streaming content, avoid government spying, and visit restricted websites
- Safeguards connections between your phone and your computer
To set up a VPN on an Android device, you can use the built-in VPN client that comes with Android, which supports PPTP, L2TP/IPSec, and IPSec protocols. Alternatively, you can use a VPN app that offers additional features and protocols that the built-in client doesnt support.
