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Top 10 Most Popular VPNs in West Africa

March 16, 2021 | by: David Kodjani

The Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows a protected network connection to be established when using public networks. VPNs encrypt your internet traffic and hide your online identity. This makes it harder for third parties to track your online activities and steal data. Encryption takes place in real time.

A VPN masks your IP address by letting the network redirect it through a specially configured remote server that is run by a VPN host. This means that if you surf online with a VPN, the VPN server becomes the source of your data. This means that your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and other third parties cannot see what websites you visit or what data you send and receive online. A VPN works like a filter that turns all your data into "gibberish". Even if someone got their hands on your data, it would be pointless.

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Your ISP usually sets up your connection when you connect to the Internet. It follows you via an IP address. Your network traffic is routed through your ISP's servers, which can record and display everything you do online.

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Your ISP may seem trustworthy, but they may share your browsing history with advertisers, the police or the government, and / or other third parties. ISPs can also be victims of cybercrime attacks: if they are hacked, your personal and private data can be compromised.

This is especially important if you regularly connect to public Wi-Fi networks. You never know who might be monitoring your internet traffic and what they might steal from you, including passwords, personal data, payment information, or even your entire identity. So it makes sense to use a VPN. Here is for you the list of the 10 best VPNs most used in West Africa:

  1. ExpressVPN

Super fast, reliable and secure. Ideal for HD / 4K streaming. Chrome, Firefox and Edge extensions. 24/7 live chat support.

Features Cost Number of downloads
Works with Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Disney +, Hulu and moreTry it free for 30 daysAnonymous and secure P2P downloadsInstant and easy to use setup on all devicesNo user logs and no IP address leaksConnect securely to over 90 countries $ 6.67 / month 10M +
  1. Private internetaccess Private Internet

Access is a private VPN with excellent speeds and security features advances. Ad-blocker included. Chrome and Firefox extensions. 24/7 live chat support.

Features Cost Number of downloads
Works with Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Hulu and moreTry it free for 30 daysAnonymous and secure P2P downloadsNo user logs and no IP address leaksConnect securely to over 75 countries 2.50 € / month 1M +
  1. CyberGhost VPN

Fast speeds and powerful privacy features. Anonymous Dedicated IP Addresses. Ad-blocker included. Chrome and Firefox extensions. 24/7 live chat support. CyberGhost VPN is the most popular in West Africa especially in Togo.

Features Cost Number of downloads
Works with Netflix, Disney, Hulu and moreTry it free for 45 daysAnonymous and secure P2P downloadsNo user logs and no IP address leaksConnect securely to over 90 countries € 2 /months 10M+
  1. SurfShark

VPN fast VPN simplified for beginners. Strong encryption and privacy features. Chrome and Firefox extensions. 24/7 live chat support.

Features Cost Number of downloads
Works with Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Disney + and moreTry it free for 30 daysAnonymous and secure P2P downloadsNo user logs and no address leaks IPConnect securely to over 50 countries $ 2.49 / month 1M +
  1. VPN IPVanish

Very fast and secure VPN service. Advanced privacy features. Popular with Android, Firestick, and Kodi users. Live chat support.

Features Cost Number of downloads
Works with NetflixTry it free for 30 daysAnonymous and secure P2P downloadsNo user logs and no IP address leaksConnect securely to over 55 countries $ 10.99 / month 1M +
  1. VyprVPN

Good enhanced speeds and safety. NAT firewall included. Exclusive anti-censorship protocol. Live chat support.

Features Cost Number of downloads
Works with Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Disney + and moreTry it free for 30 daysAnonymous and secure P2P downloadsNo user logs and no IP address leaksConnect securely to over 60 countries 1 , $ 66 / month 1M +
  1. PrivateVPN Consistently

fast speeds with good privacy features. Servers dedicated to streaming. Live chat support.

Features Cost Number of downloads
Works with Netflix, BBC iPlayer and Disney + Try it free for 30 daysAnonymous and secure P2P downloadsNo user logs and no IP address leaksConnect securely to over 60 countries 1.98 $ / month 100K +
  1. Hotspot Shield

Very fast speeds and good levels of security and privacy. Real-time malware protection. Chrome extension. 24/7 support.

Features Cost Number of downloads
Works with Netflix, BBC iPlayer and Disney + Try it free for 45 daysAnonymous and secure P2P downloadsNo IP address leaksConnect securely to over 80 countries $ 2.99 / month 100M +
  1. NordVPN

Fast speeds, strong privacy and security features. Ad-blocker included. Chrome and Firefox extensions. 24/7 live chat support.

Features Cost Number of downloads
Works with Netflix and BBC iPlayerTry it free for 30 daysAnonymous and secure P2P downloadsNo user logs and no IP address leaksLogin fully secure to over 55 countries $ 11.95 / mo 10M +
  1. HideMyAss

Established and fast VPN with the widest range of server locations. Chrome and Firefox extensions. Live chat support.

Features Cost Number of downloads
Works with Netflix and BBC iPlayerTry it free for 30 daysDedicated streaming serversNo user logs and no IP address leaksConnect securely to over 190 countries $ 2.99 / month 1M +
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