We like to think we know a bit about the best VPN services on the market here at Tom's Guide, but we're not afraid to admit we could also learn more – especially when it comes down to how our readers actually use them.
We independently test a huge range of services, from free VPN providers to the most secure VPNs. However, learning about how real people use the software day-in, day-out allows us to understand what people really look for when choosing a VPN, which in turn will let us write more informative reviews and give better recommendations in our comprehensive guides.
This isn't the first VPN survey we've undertaken, but this time we're asking our readers about the devices they use their VPNs on, what they use them for on those devices, and what's most important when it comes to picking a provider.
If you want to take part in our survey, you can click here.
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Whether you choose to submit your email or not, we hope you’ll take the time to complete our survey. If you do, you’ll know that you’ve helped Tom’s Guide deliver better-informed content to our millions of readers.
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Why is Tom's Guide doing a survey?
Even though we undertake rigorous testing of all the VPNs we review, we simply can't use every provider all day, every day, like a long-term customer can. So, we're asking for the opinions of real users who know the products better than anyone for their honest opinions.
By sharing their findings, these users are helping us deliver better content for our readers by informing us of exactly what they demand of their software, how they use it, and what they look for when purchasing.
Finally, it's worth noting that we're carrying out this survey in collaboration with TechRadar, so don't be alarmed when you're redirected to that site once you've completed the survey.
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