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NordVPN: Officially the fastest VPN on the planet

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According to the tests run by AV-TEST, a respected independent IT security institute, NordVPN edges out all other popular VPNs in terms of speed. In fact, NordVPN is the fastest service on the market by a considerable margin, nearly twice as fast as the next VPN provider.

CountryDownload average
USA417.0 Mbps
UK255.9 Mbps
Japan527.1 Mbps


You can read the full report here.

What is the fastest VPN service?

According to independent tests, NordVPN is the fastest on the market. We constantly upgrade our server network, invest in software architecture, and maintain a robust infrastructure. In these respects, NordVPN stands among the best VPN providers.

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Here’s what influences the VPN connection speed

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  • All the following elements can result in poor internet performance and unwanted interruptions while browsing the web, streaming video, or downloading media content from the internet.


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    Connection speed offered by your ISP

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    The quality of encryption

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    Distance to the VPN server

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    VPN server load

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    The security protocol being used

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    The firewalls or antivirus software used

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Security or speed?

Looking for safe and private access to the internet but don’t want to sacrifice performance for better security? Get NordVPN that gives you both: a fast VPN connection and advanced security.

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