The best VPN deals of 2017

With the arrival of the iPhone X, buyers have put a great deal of thought into how to protect its costly to repair screen. Companies like Otterbox have already released a number of sturdy cases to help keep this all-glass phone safe, but what about when it comes to protecting the personal data and passwords stored on your mobile devices? By using a VPN to connect to the internet, you can secure your smartphone from potential attackers and rest easy knowing it will be protected on any network you connect to.

Most VPN service providers offer services globally and thus charge in US Dollars rather than in local currencies, so we've listed pricing in Dollars for the sake of simplicity. Bear in mind that when you click through to the actual deals, you may find the prices automatically displayed in pounds, or whatever your native currency may be.

These are the best deals we found for keeping our smartphones and the sensitive data stored on them safe.

1. VyprVPN - From $60 for 12 months

VyprVPN has over 700 servers across 70+ locations worldwide with 200,000 IPs available to its users. This VPN supports three to five devices depending on the subscription plan you choose, and the company offers some great extras including an auto-connect option, a kill switch and extra security from its own VyprDNS. VyprVPN is also giving new customers 25% off its annual plans.

2. Buffered VPN - Great performance at $99 per year

This VPN keeps no logs on its users to protect their privacy online and supports up to five simultaneous connections. Buffered VPN has servers across 37 locations worldwide, and the service offers impressive speeds and low latency, which makes for a very responsive web browsing experience. The company even has a generous refund policy in case you’re unsatisfied with its service.

3. Hotspot Shield - Lifetime license for $139.99

Hotspot Shield boasts great download speeds as well as a 7-day free trial so that would-be customers can try out the service for themselves. This VPN has a range of smart and user-friendly native clients and supports up to five simultaneous devices. Hotspot Shield even offers a lifetime license for users who are very satisfied with its performance.