A Look into the 6 Best VPNs in Winnipeg

The growth of the Internet has allowed all sorts of activities to be done with just the touch of our fingers. And even if most online means are fast and convenient, danger and security breaches may still lurk around the corner.

But despite the scares about online safety, you can still protect your online activity and personal information through virtual private networks or VPNs.

In this review, we’ve selected the six best VPNs in Winnipeg. Take a look at them and see which one will fit your budget and cater to your online privacy and safety needs best.

You’ll also find out the estimated costs of the subscription plans these six VPN services offer. And if you still need more information about virtual private networks, take a look at the FAQ section below the list.

How much do VPNs cost?

The cost of getting a VPN depends on a few factors, namely:

• Speed
• Number of devices to be covered
• Number of servers you can connect to
• Streaming services
• Torrenting ability
• Data limit usage
• Length of contract

And with many VPNs offering these services for a safer online environment, your total cost will mostly anchor on how long you plan to use your VPN and which specific VPN you’ll purchase. 

Some VPNs may also offer a cheaper price if you choose a long-term contract, so it’s best to plan ahead on how you will utilize your private network.

To get an idea of how much you’ll be paying for your future VPN, here is a table of the breakdown of the costs of how long your VPN subscription will be.

Note that the prices in this article have been converted from USD to CAD.

NUMBER OF MONTHS	AVERAGE COST PER MONTH
1	$11.90
3	$12.05
6	$9.93
12	$12.64
18	$3.50
24	$4.33
36	$3.65

Top VPN Providers in Winnipeg

We’ve looked into the different VPN providers in Winnipeg and assessed them based on the following factors:

Speed – Since VPNs go through additional steps, such as encryption and connecting to different servers, they may slow down your Internet speed. A fast VPN may mitigate any lags and ensure smoother browsing.

Security and privacy – A highly secured VPN blocks your personal, bank, transaction, and log-in information from potential hackers and scammers.

The number of servers – Need to access a website, video, or news outlet that isn’t available in your country? The more servers your VPN can connect to means the more you’ll get to view websites, read content, and stream shows or movies unavailable in your region without compromising your online anonymity.

Service – Is customer support available 24/7? Are customer service representatives easy to reach, and do they provide effective solutions to issues?

Value For money – Are the VPNs’ monthly rates worth the services they offer? Is it worth getting long-term subscriptions just for personal browsing and video streaming?

1. ExpressVPN

Speed	★★★★☆ 4/5
Security and Privacy	★★★★★ 5/5
Number of servers	★★★★☆ 4/5
Value for Money	★★★★★ 5/5
Overall price	★★★★★ 5/5
Subscription plan options	★★★★★ 5/5
Service	★★★★☆ 4/5
Customer support	★★★☆☆ 3/5
Addressing of issues	★★★★☆ 4/5

ExpressVPN has been hailed as the Best VPN in Winnipeg due to providing excellent features, particularly for streaming platforms. It is also one of the fastest VPNs, so you won’t have to worry about lagging whenever you watch your favorite shows.

ExpressVPN has over 2,000 servers and 160 server locations across 94 countries, including countries in Europe and the Asia Pacific.

So whenever you want to stream a historical documentary or the latest anime series that aren’t available in your country, ExpressVPN allows you to cross borders and access content anywhere safely.

ExpressVPN also provides military-grade encryption that ensures ironclad online safety and anonymity. That said, we recommend ExpressVPN for a more secure public Wi-Fi surfing for those who don’t have their own data connection.

While VPNs are essential for a safe online environment, they may slow down your connection due to the extra steps they take. But compared to other VPNs, we think ExpressVPN provides consistent speeds for more efficient browsing and streaming.

In terms of pricing, ExpressVPN’s price range is on the more expensive side. It offers subscription plans of 1 month ($16.48), 6 months ($12.71/mo), and 12 months ($10.59/mo). We recommend getting the 12-month plan as ExpressVPN is currently offering plus three months with the package.

Despite being on the pricier side, with its speed, robust security measures, number of servers, consistent speed, and long-term plans, ExpressVPN’s cost might be worth every penny.

Customer Reviews

Reliable, easy to use service

I’ve used ExpressVPN for the last two years. It has always been reliable and easy to use across all my devices. The few times I needed to contact customer service, they were knowledgeable, helpful, and had a quick solution to the issue at hand. Overall, a great service that I’m happy to recommend. -Colleen S.

Best investment you will make

I don’t usually do reviews but I’m happy to talk about Express VPN. I am so happy I invested in it I use it on all my devices and it makes me feel more secure. There are different features that make it worthwhile. The speed is great and the locations are reliable. Lastly, the customer service is unmatched anytime I have a simple question or issue someone is talking to me within minutes. The customer service Team are also users of Express VPN which also shows their dedication to the brand. I’ve been using Express VPN for years now and I have also encouraged friends and family to get it too. -Marsh

2. NordVPN

Speed	★★★☆☆ 3/5
Security and Privacy	★★★★★ 5/5
Number of servers	★★★★☆ 4/5
Value for Money	★★★★☆ 4/5
Overall price	★★★★☆ 4/5
Subscription plan options	★★★★☆ 4/5
Service	★★★★☆ 4/5
Customer support	★★★☆☆ 3/5
Addressing of issues	★★★★☆ 4/5

NordVPN is perhaps a contender of Winnipeg’s fastest and best VPN service according to customer and tech reviews. A report by AV-Test in February 2021 stated that NordVPN has an average connection speed of 6730+ Mbps.

But while an impressive speed rate may entice you to get this VPN, we looked through some customer experiences and found that NordVPN’s speeds might not be consistent at all times.

Users may need to configure their device and browser settings manually in order to get the most of NordVPN’s speed. We recommend reading the user’s guide and contacting customer support in configuring your device to maximize your NordVPN plan.

Now, when it comes to customer support, sending tickets is the first step to finding solutions for your concerns.

However, your queries might not be addressed right away via NordVPN’s ‘Contact Us’ section. An alternative is to message them via Facebook Messenger.

We noticed that customer service speed may depend on the users’ location. In the case of Winnipeg, NordVPN seems to respond quickly and offer the most efficient solutions for their clients.

In addition, we honestly think that NordVPN should offer a phone number that customers can reach for better and more efficient assistance.

In terms of pricing, NordVPN offers a 1-month plan for $15.26, a 1-year plan for $6.35/mo., and a 2-year plan for $4.19/mo. It also has two premium packages for heightened security and privacy. Here are their differences:

• NordPass Premium – With a rate of $2.49 monthly, you can secure, organize, and access your passwords from anywhere. It also has a data breach scanner that lets you see if hackers are trying to get into your accounts.

• NordLocker Premium – This includes an easy-to-use and secure cloud perfect for storing important and confidential files for work and business. The 3-GB plan is free, but if you’re looking for bigger memory space, here are NordLocker Premium’s rates:

• 10 GB for $1.90/mo. Recommended for those who need more affordable yet secure and private cloud storage options.
• 500 GB for $5.08/mo. with unlimited end-to-end encryption and 24/7 priority customer support
• 2 TB for $12.72/mo. with unlimited end-to-end encryption and 24/7 priority customer support

Whichever plan you choose, NordVPN is excellent for streaming content from other countries. It currently has over 5,300 servers across 59 countries, with 1,970 of those in the United States and 500 in Canada.

But while NordVPN has thousands of servers in many locations abroad, torrenting may not work for all servers. You’ll need to be patient to find the right server to download and upload the files you need.

Customer reviews

I was just simply trying out a VPN

I was just simply trying out a VPN, to see if it was a service that I needed, and it worked perfectly for me. It did all that it said it would do, and did it without having any negative issues of any kind. There were also many other services that NordVPN offered, and their customer service is top notch. –Jacob Van Wy

NordVPN service is by far the cheapest…

NordVPN service is by far the cheapest and most reliable service I have had in terms of VPN. Having so many devices it helps cut down on cost. I’m not an IT person but I have been using their service for than 5 years. When I had issues I would tinker around with different setting till it works. If you’re not that kind person just ask NordVPN for help. Also, always get the multi-year bundle to save more money. –NordVPN Customer

3. CyberGhost

Speed	★★★★☆ 4/5
Security and Privacy	★★★★☆ 4/5
Number of servers	★★★★☆ 4/5
Value for Money	★★★★★ 5/5
Overall price	★★★★★ 5/5
Subscription plan options	★★★★☆ 4/5
Service	★★★☆☆ 3/5
Customer support	★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Addressing of issues	★★☆☆☆ 2/5

Headquartered in Romania, CyberGhost is another VPN great for accessing various streaming platforms via different servers. With 7,957 servers and 114 server locations across 91 countries, you’ll surely find the right server to browse, watch, and play.

Speaking of games, CyberGhost provides highly-secure encryption for gaming platforms, namely PlayStation and Xbox. Gamers will enjoy online cooperation and game transactions without their information leaking or getting hacked.

Additionally, CyberGhost unblocks benefits for gamers who want to get additional content, such as skins, treasure items, and maps, for their games. That said, CyberGhost prolongs and perhaps improves your gaming experience.

On the subject of streaming, CyberGhost’s content unblocking features is great for accessing shows that may be unavailable in your area. You’ll be able to enjoy shows from various platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Prime Video, HBO Max, and Disney+.

Now, in terms of speed, we found that CyberGhost may not provide consistent speeds for all servers. Some customer reviews stated server speeds can range from super fast to fluctuating depending on their locations.

That said, we suggest manually configuring your device and IP settings for CyberGhost to run faster in your area. After all, you’ll want to get the most bang for your buck.

CyberGhost offers four different plans, which are:

• 1 month for $16.54 comes with a 14-day money-back guarantee.
• 1 year for $5.46/mo. with a 45-day money-back guarantee
• 2 years for $4.14/mo. with a 45-day money-back guarantee
• 3 years + 3 months for $2.92/mo. with a 45-day money-back guarantee

If you’re still searching for the best VPN for you, we suggest getting their 45-day free trial first before committing. The best part is that you won’t be required to submit your credit card details to try CyberGhost VPN!

And because no VPN is perfect, it is important to have customer support available so any concerns will be addressed and fixed.

Clients share that customer support may be a mixed bag; it can be excellent and sometimes not helpful at all. However, customer service representatives respond to any bad rating and apologize for any disservice.

They also suggest users to send their concerns via email so they can assist them the best they can. We honestly think that if CSRs will continue this service, CyberGhost’s overall customer support will improve in the future.

Customer Reviews

Must buy

Easily one of the best VPN’s I have ever used. I would just like to mention the interface is extremely friendly and simple, and it doesn’t take much effort to get used to. – Arjun Nair

A great VPN service!

I had heard of cyberghost about a year back, but started using their VPN recently. And everytime I have used their VPN, it has not disappointed me. The list of countries are wide varied, the internet connection speed doesn’t drop, and the user interface is easy to use and understand. It works really well! –Karthik Nayak

4. Private Internet Access (PIA)

Speed	★★★★☆ 4/5
Security and Privacy	★★★★☆ 4/5
Number of servers	★★★★☆ 4/5
Value for Money	★★★★☆ 4/5
Overall price	★★★★☆ 4/5
Subscription plan options	★★★★☆ 4/5
Service	★★★★☆ 4/5
Customer support	★★★☆☆ 3/5
Addressing of issues	★☆☆☆☆ 1/5

With the majority of the world still working from home, we believe that VPNs establish a safe, secure, and private online environment for home offices.

For instance, Private Internet Access is one of the excellent VPNs that protect users from hackers while they use Wi-Fi data. That way, confidential work files won’t be leaked to other public websites.

PIA is also suitable for private browsing, especially for streaming shows that aren’t available in Winnipeg. With 29,650 servers in 83 countries, you’ll have tons of places to connect to and find the content you want.

One downside we think about PIA’s vast number of servers is that users may still have limited access to other content due to the number of server locations the VPN has.

So even if you have tons of servers to connect to, if PIA doesn’t have a server located in the country you want to access content from, you might not be able to browse or stream to your heart’s content.

In terms of pricing, PIA provides one of the most affordable monthly rates: a 1-month subscription costs $15.26/mo, 6 months will cost $9.55, and a 2-year plan will cost $2.79 a month.

If you’re running a business at home or need access to countless content worldwide, we honestly think that the 2-year subscription plan will be cost-efficient and great for your online needs.

Now, let’s say you are having trouble with your PIA purchase and installment. We suggest being patient because PIA’s customer service might not always provide the solutions you need for your concerns.

But what keeps us positive about PIA as a great VPN choice in Winnipeg is that its customer support live chat is open 24/7. Customer service representatives also reply to poor ratings and recommend customers to send them their concerns via email so they can help them better.

Customer Reviews

100% reliable + excellent value

Our whole family have been PIA customers for 10 years +, multiple devices. PIA totally delivers that safe and secure internet experience. Absolutely reliable at home and while travelling. Excellent value for the cost. If I had a PIA T-shirt I would wear it proudly!! –Watertonstrip

PIA keeps my family safe and secure

Ive been using PIA as my families dedicated VPN tool across all of our devices and i have to say I am super impressed. The apps for both mobile and laptop/desktop are super easy to use for beginners and have some nice features for more advanced users, Compared to VPN’s like NordVPN, the GUI is filled with settings that you won’t find elsewhere. Keeping my family and I safe and secure is my number 1 priority and PIA is my partner in this endeavour. –Darius S

5. Surfshark

Speed	★★★★☆ 4/5
Security and Privacy	★★★★☆ 4/5
Number of servers	★★★★☆ 4/5
Value for Money	★★★★☆ 4/5
Overall price	★★★★☆ 4/5
Subscription plan options	★★★★☆ 4/5
Service	★★★☆☆ 3/5
Customer support response	★★★☆☆ 3/5
Addressing of issues	★★☆☆☆ 2/5

Surfshark is based in the British Virgin Islands, the same home base as ExpressVPN. In fact, we think that their location already tells of the safety and privacy that entails purchasing Surkfshark.

Being in an area whose government doesn’t require any data retention or reporting means users can freely surf, stream, and play while staying anonymous and protected.

Surfshark employs a WireGuard VPN protocol, which boosts speed and performance. You’ll enjoy faster streaming and torrenting of several region-blocked contents.

However, a number of clients have reported that Surfshark speeds are only fast at first, then eventually slow down after how many uses. We recommend selecting servers located in North America, Europe, and Asia, as these are the fastest among Surfshark’s servers.

In terms of pricing, Surfshark has prices comparable to NordVPN and ExpressVPN. For example, a 1-month plan costs $16.42, while 12 months will cost $5.06/mo., and 2 years + 2 months will cost $2.91.

And if you want to strengthen your online security and privacy, the Surfshark One package comes with a VPN and antivirus. Note that this package spans 24 months with a monthly rate of $4.80.

If you plan to get a VPN for you and your family, we suggest you get the 2-year plan, as it is cost-efficient. It also provides a private network that can cover an unlimited number of devices!

But despite these impressive features, one downside Surfshark has is that its customer service needs more fine-tuning. A handful of customers think service is excellent, while many deem it unresponsive.

Still, we believe that the positive reviews and customer support replying to queries as best as they can improve Surfshark’s overall service in the future.

Customer Reviews

Fast, clear, and helpful support.

Fast customer service when a prompted update from the app store rendered the software inoperable. The response from Surfshark came quickly by email with clear step-by-step instructions for how to uninstall and reinstall the software. There were a couple of extra steps to it so it was good to have clear guidance. I think overall the service is good at a good price. I do notice it seems to drop off from time to time and I have to manually re-ping a new server, but perhaps that is to be expected as with any VPN service. – QA/QC

Needed access to VPN and Surfshark was…

Needed access to VPN and Surfshark was super user friendly, and allowed me to gain access to what I needed it for quickly! Will definitely use again if a situation calls for it. –Jodie Williams

6. IPVanish

Speed	★★★★☆ 4/5
Security and Privacy	★★★☆☆ 3/5
Number of servers	★★★★☆ 4/5
Value for Money	★★★★☆ 4/5
Overall price	★★★☆☆ 3/5
Subscription plan options	★★★★☆ 4/5
Service	★★★☆☆ 3/5
Customer support response	★★★★☆ 4/5
Addressing of issues	★★★☆☆ 3/5

Anti-censorship is perhaps one of the greatest advantages of having VPN. This feature allows you to access government-banned content, whether it is news, social media platforms, or videos. That said, IPVanish is a VPN that lets you surf for all sorts of content freely without risking any information leak.

IPVanish supports many VPN protocols, namely AES-256, WireGuard®, OpenVPN, IKEv2, L2TP, and IPSec. These protocols provide ironclad encryption set up for your browser and files.

Additionally, IPVanish has over 2,000+ servers across 75 server locations worldwide. You’ll have multiple spots to find binge-worthy content that may be blocked in your area.

On a downside, IPVanish is under the Five Eyes jurisdiction; Internet data are subject to government retention and reporting.

However, we still think that IPVanish is a safe and secure VPN service with above-average speed. For one, IPVanish supports a strict and verified no-logs policy.

That means no data is stored and leaked. Potential hackers—and IPVanish personnel even—won’t be able to see your online activity.

And speaking of speed, IPVanish blocks IP throttling, a feature that mitigates slowness in your connection. That said, IPVanish is an excellent VPN for torrenting all sorts of files efficiently and, of course, safely.

IPVanish offers cheaper prices in its plans, which is why many users think that their purchase is worth it. Its current plans include

• 1 month for $13.99
• 3 months for $6.77/mo.
• 1 year for $5.80/mo. (comes with ransomware and malware protection)

On the downside, IPVanish doesn’t offer a free-trial period. We recommend potential users to make the most of IPVanish’s 30-day money-back guarantee to assess whether they want to purchase one of the plans or get their refunds after their use.

Now when it comes to customer service, we found that customers gave mixed reviews. Some stated that while customer support live chat is present, it may take a day or two for representatives to answer your query.

But with 4.6 stars out of 5 rating on Trustpilot, IPVanish customer service is relatively good, but may still need fine-tuning for better service in the future.

Customer Reviews

IPVanish was easy to install

IPVanish was easy to install, that was the main concern for me. It is easy to start each time before any browser or program is launched and then it’s just as easy to shut done when I’m done. The price of the service is an outstanding value when purchased for two years, even payment was easy. I do not seem to see any difference in loading times of programs thru my IP connection with IPVanish, so in my opinion, it is very streamlined for speed. Customer service has not been needed in my situation, but with a program that works so effortlessly, I doubt I will ever need to contact them. I will recommend IPVanish to anyone wanting to keep their internet travels from the view of any type of trackers out there. IPVanish is most certainly highly recommended. –Scott Gerich

This is the one app to truly have!

This is the one app to truly have, worth the cost to protect your devices we did try some others with good results just only got to use them only on two devices so it was very limited, there are so many apps out there to try for free for 30 days before making the choice to purchase. So keep up the great service and keep it updated for every device: TV streaming, gaming, cell phones, PC’s. Thanks. –Calvin

FAQs about Winnipeg’s Best VPNs

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So there you have it: the six best VPN services in Winnipeg! Choose from these different VPN service providers and keep your online presence safe, secure, and hidden from potential threats.

And in case your computer and network have been compromised, check out the best computer repair shops in Winnipeg. They might just fix any hardware or software problem you have!

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