{"id":1812126,"date":"2023-03-25T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-25T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/plato-data\/best-vpn-for-amazon-fire-tv-stick\/"},"modified":"2023-03-25T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-25T16:00:00","slug":"best-vpn-for-amazon-fire-tv-stick","status":"publish","type":"station","link":"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/plato-data\/best-vpn-for-amazon-fire-tv-stick\/","title":{"rendered":"Best VPN for Amazon Fire TV Stick"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>      <!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.8 (Yoast SEO v19.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ --> <title>Best VPN for Amazon Fire Stick | PCWorld<\/title>     <!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. --> <\/p>\n<p><!-- There is no amphtml version available for this URL. --><\/p>\n<p> <!-- Non AMP markup --> <\/p>\n<div id=\"page\" class=\"site\"> <a class=\"skip-link screen-reader-text\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/625994\/best-vpn-for-fire-stick.html#primary\">Skip to content<\/a> <!-- #masthead --> <main id=\"primary\" class=\"site-main\"> <\/p>\n<article id=\"post-625994\" class=\"post-625994 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-vpn publication-pcworld publication-us-default story_types-best-picks origin-wp\"> <!-- .entry-header --> &lt;!&#8211; <\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/> &#8211;&gt; <\/p>\n<section class=\"layout--right-rail\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"post-thumbnail\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/best-vpn-for-amazon-fire-tv-stick.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Fire TV Stick 4K Max\" data-hero> <\/p>\n<div class=\"best-pick-badged\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/PCW-Best-of-2023.svg\"> <\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"credit\">Image: Jared Newman \/ IDG<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- .post-thumbnail --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div id=\"link_wrapped_content\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-bigbite-multi-title\"><\/section>\n<p>Amazon\u2019s Fire TV Stick is a popular option for a cheap and easy-to-use streaming device for your TV. It\u2019s small enough to be unobtrusive in your TV\u2019s port but it still has enough computing chops to install and run apps from the Amazon Appstore. <\/p>\n<p>That means you can run VPN apps right on the Fire Stick as opposed to trying to add a VPN to your router, or having to resort to a smart DNS feature\u2014a hacky solution that\u2019s not always as consistent as it should be. <\/p>\n<p>With a VPN running, you can get access to your favorite content regardless of geographic restrictions. Whether you want U.S. Netflix in Paris, or BBC iPlayer in Toledo, using a VPN can help.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s our picks of the five best VPN choices for Amazon\u2019s Fire TV Stick, but one thing to keep in mind is that VPN connections do <em>not <\/em>work on the first-generation Fire Stick. Also, all VPNs discussed here require a paid subscription and they all support Netflix streaming\u2014the reigning champion of VPN blocking. ((To learn even more about all the VPN services we\u2019ve tested, see our <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/406870\/best-vpn-services-apps-reviews-buying-advice.html\">roundup of the best VPNs<\/a> for all sorts of uses.)<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Updated 03\/24\/2023:<\/strong> We\u2019ve updated our summary of NordVPN with our latest review of the service. Read more about this best pick below.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-product-chart product-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-product-chart-item product-chart-item\">\n<p><h3 data-p_name=\"1. ExpressVPN\" class=\"product-chart-item__title-wrapper--title product-chart-title \" id=\"1-expressvpn-best-overall\"> 1. ExpressVPN \u2013 Best overall <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"large-pro-cons-product-chart-section\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper--large\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-wrapper\"> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"708\" height=\"348\" class=\"product-chart-item__image\" alt=\"ExpressVPN - Best overall\" src=\"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/best-vpn-for-amazon-fire-tv-stick.png\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-body\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-columns\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<p class=\"product-chart-subTitle\">Pros<\/p>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li> Consistently good speeds <\/li>\n<li> Easy-to-use desktop program <\/li>\n<li> Broad device support <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<p class=\"product-chart-subTitle\">Cons<\/p>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li> Logs data transfer amounts <\/li>\n<li> More expensive than many competitors <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__information \">\n<p> <span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-label\"> Price When Reviewed: <\/span> <span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-value\"> $6.67 per month <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-content\">\n<p>ExpressVPN is our top pick as the <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/406870\/best-vpn-services-apps-reviews-buying-advice.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/406870\/best-vpn-services-apps-reviews-buying-advice.html\">best VPN overall<\/a> right now, and it\u2019s a natural fit to lead the best options for Fire Stick. This VPN has excellent speeds, tons of servers, and a wide variety of country options. It also has broad device support including <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Express-VPN-LLC-ExpressVPN-Trusted\/dp\/B00GAZ1T9U\/?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/625994\/best-vpn-for-fire-stick.html\" class=\"product-link\" data-product data-manufacturer>Amazon\u2019s streaming stick<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Read our full <a class=\"product-chart-item__review-link\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/397547\/expressvpn-2019-vpn-review.html\"> ExpressVPN review <\/a> <\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-product-chart-item product-chart-item\">\n<p><h3 data-p_name=\"2. NordVPN\" class=\"product-chart-item__title-wrapper--title product-chart-title \" id=\"2-nordvpn-best-runner-up\"> 2. NordVPN \u2013 Best runner-up <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"large-pro-cons-product-chart-section\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper--large\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-wrapper\"> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"product-chart-item__image\" alt=\"NordVPN - Best runner-up\" src=\"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/best-vpn-for-amazon-fire-tv-stick-1.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-body\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-columns\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<p class=\"product-chart-subTitle\">Pros<\/p>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li> Great feature set <\/li>\n<li> Excellent speeds <\/li>\n<li> No-logs policy <\/li>\n<li> Attractive and intuitive interface <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__information \">\n<p> <span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-label\"> Price When Reviewed: <\/span> <span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-value\"> $3.49 per month <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-content\">\n<p>Another perennial favorite, NordVPN is an easy choice as an option with Fire TV Stick. It has everything you need for a great streaming experience, including terrific speeds, a ton of servers to choose from, and wide country support. It\u2019s also an excellent choice as a general VPN, with excellent security features and a good privacy track record. The only reason we didn\u2019t give it the top spot was that it is slightly more expensive than ExpressVPN without any additional Fire TV Stick-specific features to justify the extra cost. Get the <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NordVPN-Secure-Unlimited-Android-private\/dp\/B07DLX7Q7W\/?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/625994\/best-vpn-for-fire-stick.html\" class=\"product-link\" data-product data-manufacturer>NordVPN app for Fire TV Stick<\/a> in the Appstore.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Read our full <a class=\"product-chart-item__review-link\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/398777\/nordvpn-review-3.html\"> NordVPN review <\/a> <\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-product-chart-item product-chart-item\">\n<p><h3 data-p_name=\"3. ProtonVPN\" class=\"product-chart-item__title-wrapper--title product-chart-title \" id=\"3-protonvpn-best-app\"> 3. ProtonVPN \u2013 Best app <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"large-pro-cons-product-chart-section\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper--large\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-wrapper\"> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"932\" class=\"product-chart-item__image\" alt=\"ProtonVPN - Best app\" src=\"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/best-vpn-for-amazon-fire-tv-stick-2.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-body\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-columns\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<p class=\"product-chart-subTitle\">Pros<\/p>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li> Fantastic speeds <\/li>\n<li> Easy-to-use multi-hop feature <\/li>\n<li> Supports TOR over VPN connections <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__information \">\n<p> <span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-label\"> Price When Reviewed: <\/span> <span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-value\"> $96 <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-content\">\n<p>ProtonVPN is second place for speeds, and it has an app in <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ProtonVPN-Fast-Unlimited-Streaming-Countries\/dp\/B09RFFWTFM\/?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/625994\/best-vpn-for-fire-stick.html\" class=\"product-link\" data-product data-manufacturer>Amazon\u2019s Appstore for the Fire Stick<\/a>. With ProtonVPN you also get a wide variety of options for servers and countries. ProtonVPN has a number of different subscription packages so be sure to choose the appropriate package for your needs.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Read our full <a class=\"product-chart-item__review-link\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/402413\/protonvpn-vpn-review.html\"> ProtonVPN review <\/a> <\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-product-chart-item product-chart-item\">\n<p><h3 data-p_name=\"4. Hotspot Shield\" class=\"product-chart-item__title-wrapper--title product-chart-title \" id=\"4-hotspot-shield-fastest-vpn\"> 4. Hotspot Shield \u2013 Fastest VPN <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"large-pro-cons-product-chart-section\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper--large\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-wrapper\"> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" class=\"product-chart-item__image\" alt=\"Hotspot Shield - Fastest VPN\" src=\"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/best-vpn-for-amazon-fire-tv-stick-1.png\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-body\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-columns\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<p class=\"product-chart-subTitle\">Pros<\/p>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li> Very fast <\/li>\n<li> Large country selection and plenty of servers <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<p class=\"product-chart-subTitle\">Cons<\/p>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li> Domain visits are recorded, though not tied to you <\/li>\n<li> Expensive <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__information \">\n<p> <span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-label\"> Price When Reviewed: <\/span> <span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-value\"> $7.99 per month <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-content\">\n<p>For a number of years now Hotspot Shield has been our undisputed speed champ. Its privacy policy has not always been as robust as other services, but if your primary consideration is speed then this is the VPN to try out. Check out the <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hotspot-Shield-VPN-Fast-unlimited\/dp\/B07ZTVCTHF\/?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/625994\/best-vpn-for-fire-stick.html\" class=\"product-link\" data-product data-manufacturer>Hotspot Shield in Amazon\u2019s Appstore<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Read our full <a class=\"product-chart-item__review-link\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/395084\/hotspot-shield-vpn-review.html\"> Hotspot Shield review <\/a> <\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-product-chart-item product-chart-item\">\n<p><h3 data-p_name=\"5. AirVPN\" class=\"product-chart-item__title-wrapper--title product-chart-title \" id=\"5-airvpn-best-for-privacy\"> 5. AirVPN \u2013 Best for privacy <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"large-pro-cons-product-chart-section\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper--large\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-wrapper\"> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"827\" class=\"product-chart-item__image\" alt=\"AirVPN - Best for privacy\" src=\"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/best-vpn-for-amazon-fire-tv-stick-2.png\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-body\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-columns\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<p class=\"product-chart-subTitle\">Pros<\/p>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li> Excellent speeds <\/li>\n<li> Detailed real-time information about the network <\/li>\n<li> Good pricing with many subscription options <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<p class=\"product-chart-subTitle\">Cons<\/p>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li> Team is largely anonymous <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__information \">\n<p> <span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-label\"> Price When Reviewed: <\/span> <span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-value\"> $57.10 <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-content\">\n<p>AirVPN is in the lower five of our top 10 VPN for speeds, but it\u2019s still plenty good for streaming. Its interface is more basic than many other VPNs, but it\u2019s a popular choice among some privacy-conscious users, and it has a good privacy policy. Check out the Eddie UI app for <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Eddie-AirVPN-official-OpenVPN-GUI\/dp\/B07KTD6DH9\/?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/625994\/best-vpn-for-fire-stick.html\" class=\"product-link\" data-product data-manufacturer>AirVPN in the Appstore<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Read our full <a class=\"product-chart-item__review-link\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/393465\/airvpn-review-2.html\"> AirVPN review <\/a> <\/div><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-look-for-in-a-fire-stick-vpn\">What to look for in a Fire Stick VPN<\/h2>\n<p>First, let\u2019s get the obvious out of the way: You want a VPN that\u2019s in the Amazon Appstore. VPNs that support a router are great for those who either want to purchase a router with a VPN built-in, or are willing to reflash a compatible router. For most people it\u2019s preferable just to have a VPN app on their device. <\/p>\n<p>After you\u2019ve figured out which VPNs are in the Appstore, you want to avoid any that you\u2019ve never heard of. As we\u2019ve said many times, VPNs are all about trust, and it\u2019s hard to trust something that doesn\u2019t have a reputation of any kind.<\/p>\n<p>Next, you want a VPN that supports whatever service you\u2019re looking to use. If you want to get around Netflix geo-restrictions then you need something that promises Netflix support. If you want to stream something that\u2019s based in India then, obviously, you\u2019ll need servers in India. Most mainstream services we\u2019ve recommended here will apply for the scenarios we\u2019ve just outlined. <\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve got that critical stuff wrapped up, you want a fast VPN. If you don\u2019t have enough speed you can end up with frustrating interruptions to your streams. The good news is that the speeds in all the VPNs we\u2019ve mentioned here are top notch. So unless you are trying to do something very specific (like streaming Australian content while living in Boston) that requires special speed considerations, any of the VPNs mentioned here should be just fine.<\/p>\n<p>Privacy can also be helpful, but the reality is that if you just want a VPN for streaming, then privacy isn\u2019t as much of an issue. Nevertheless, if you\u2019re concerned about privacy be sure to check out our reviews of all the VPNs mentioned here for a look at their privacy policies.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-we-test\">How we test<\/h2>\n<p>All VPNs we look at are tested on Windows, unless otherwise specified, over a hard-line connection. Since the Fire Stick\u2019s default connection is over Wi-Fi the speed expectations will be a little different. However, our tests are still a good guide for the capabilities of each VPN. Also keep in mind that you can get adapters for the Fire Stick if you want to use Ethernet for streaming.<\/p>\n<p>Our VPN tests take place over three days. On each day we test at a different time of the day. Each test includes taking the speeds from five different countries three times each. Then those tests are calculated to get an average speed for each country on each day. Once all the testing is done all the average scores are averaged together to get a global average VPN speed. Then we compare the global average to the average base speed (taken on each day), and then we express that average VPN speed as a percentage of the base speed. We don\u2019t quote actual megabits-per-second speeds since there are so many factors that can influence them, from your ISP, to your location, to your devices. Percentages, however, give you a better idea of what to expect in terms of bandwidth loss when you fire up the VPN on your network.<\/p>\n<p>Fire TV Sticks are fantastic little streaming devices, and if you want to expand your streaming catalog then a Fire TV Stick with a good VPN app is even better.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-block faq-block\">\n<h2 class=\"faq-block-title\" id=\"faq\"> FAQ <\/h2>\n<hr class=\"block-horizotal-divider\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block\">\n<div class=\"faq-save-content\"><span class=\"faq-rank\">1.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"what-is-a-vpn\">What is a VPN?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip\">\n<p>A VPN, or virtual private network, encrypts your internet traffic and disguises your identity while you browse the internet. When used with an Amazon Fire TV Stick, a VPN will allow you to connect to its servers throughout the world. So if you are looking to access location-restricted content, such as streaming services, you can connect to the corresponding country\u2019s server and gain access that way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block\">\n<div class=\"faq-save-content\"><span class=\"faq-rank\">2.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-does-a-vpn-work\">How does a VPN work?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip\">\n<p>A VPN service allows you to hide your original IP address by redirecting it through one of its own remote servers. To anyone looking in, the VPN server appears to be the origin of your data instead of your actual location. These remote servers can be located in different countries around the world or in various locations in your own country. Additionally, all of your network traffic from your computer to the VPN is sent over a secure and encrypted connection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When connected to a VPN, all of the traffic from your computer is sent to through the VPN on its way to the destination website. The website then sends its response back through the VPN, through the secure connection back to your computer. All of the traffic rerouted through the VPN appears to be coming from its server rather than your own computer. This can keep your ISP and other third parties from snooping on your internet activity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block\">\n<div class=\"faq-save-content\"><span class=\"faq-rank\">3.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"are-vpns-legal-to-use\">Are VPNs legal to use?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip\">\n<p>Yes, in many countries, including the United States, using a VPN is totally legal. While some websites might try to block VPN connections for their own reasons, they are still okay to use. Please note, while using a VPN is legal, some of the activities done <em>while using<\/em> a VPN might be illegal. Activities such as downloading pirated copyrighted content or accessing dark web markets are both illegal with <em>and<\/em> without a VPN.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block\">\n<div class=\"faq-save-content\"><span class=\"faq-rank\">4.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"will-a-vpn-affect-my-internet-speeds\">Will a VPN affect my internet speeds?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip\">\n<p>In short, yes, a VPN can have an effect on your internet speeds. But nowadays it\u2019s the exception rather than the norm.<\/p>\n<p>When you connect to a VPN, it redirects your traffic through its own servers. Depending on where these servers are located, the extra distance for your traffic to travel to and from may lead to a higher ping. Also, VPNs encrypt your data, leading to slower download and upload speeds because of the time it takes to encrypt and decrypt your files\u2014this can affect everything from page load times to video buffering speeds. Fortunately, modern encryption technology and server optimization used by VPN providers have lessened these impacts significantly. <\/p>\n<p>If speed is a primary concern, be sure to check out our picks for <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/616724\/fastest-vpn.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/616724\/fastest-vpn.html\">the fastest VPNs<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Thinking of using your VPN for something other than with a Fire Stick? 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