What Are Simultaneous Connections?

Instead, one subscription will serve multiple devices at no extra cost.

Connections, Not Devices

Note, though, that we say “active connections.”

VPN apps running on a laptop computer and smartphone.

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It’s only the number of devices making use of the VPN that is restricted.

That said, do note that some VPN services take a different approach.

Only the registered devices can be active at the same time.

Which VPNs Offer Simultaneous Connections?

Most of the services we feature in our roundup of thebest VPNsoffer a decent amount of connections.

Its archrivalNordVPNis only slightly better, letting you have six simultaneous connections.

This is a WiFi router that has the VPN installed on it.

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