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Get some anonymity for your phone or tablet's browsing at no charge

Get some anonymity for your phone or tablet's browsing at no charge

Vote: (18 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Hola Networks Ltd.

Version: ARM7A_1.184.486

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(18 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Hola Networks Ltd.

ARM7A_1.184.486

Works under:

Android

Pros

  • Free and premium services
  • Quicker downloads
  • No ads

Cons

  • Potential security risks
  • Hola collects and shares users' information

Hola Free VPN allows Android users to protect their privacy and reduce their data usage while sending emails, chatting with friends, streaming videos, and surfing the web.

Over the last few years, many people have been rethinking their online privacy. Even those who have nothing to hide might not be comfortable with unknown parties sharing their data, selling their data, or looking at their browsing habits. A virtual private network protects your personal information by adding one more layer of security to your connection. Hola Free VPN is a popular mobile app that protects users by establishing encrypted "tunnels" of information.

A virtual private network is a relatively straightforward piece of technology, but Hola Free VPN is slightly different than most other encryption and security systems. With a traditional VPN, the user will send their information to servers throughout the world known as exit nodes. The information is then sent from the exit node to whatever website they are trying to access or file they are trying to download. Those who attempt to track the user's data won't see where they are actually located. Instead, they will see where the exit node itself is located.

With Hola Free VPN, the users' devices are the exit nodes. As the service continues to grow, the connections between users will become much faster. Unfortunately, this unique service also comes with a few drawbacks. Due to the fact that other users can use your device as an exit node, there are some additional security risks. One of the benefits of this P2P networking system is that you can use exit nodes almost anywhere in the world, and that means you can bypass most geolocation blocking software.

VPN services are popular among companies as well as private users. This type of software will reduce your risk of having your personal information stolen. You can also rest assured that any files you send or receive will be protected by multiple layers of security. Whether you are sending a client's data for your company or banking online, it will be much more difficult for criminals to compromise the connection.

Those who enjoy Hola can upgrade their accounts with a single yearly payment or ongoing monthly payments. The paid services provide users with much more bandwidth and less congestion when multiple people have chosen the same exit node. You can also use your premium services across all devices including iPhones, Android phones, tablets, Macs, and PCs. Those who are worried about their devices becoming exit nodes can turn that feature off with a premium account as well.

Pros

  • Free and premium services
  • Quicker downloads
  • No ads

Cons

  • Potential security risks
  • Hola collects and shares users' information

Hola Free VPN is not just any ordinary virtual private network. Designed to work great on the Android platform, users will be able to surf the Internet faster than before, meaning that videos will be buffered in much less time. This app will help you reduce your data usage as well, which is always an added bonus.

Hola Free VPN allows you to access certain Internet sites that might not be available to your in your location. This means that a whole new arena of sports and videos can be accessed on your mobile devices. Less congestion means faster viewing speeds as well.