The top 5 VPN deals you can get now include offers from NordVPN, ExpressVPN and more

The time when we all have to stay inside, finding ways to entertain ourselves, and spending a lot of time on our tech is here. And yes... we are talking about Christmas, rather than 2020 as a whole.

So if you're sat trying to watch streaming content (a favorite Christmas film, perhaps?) that's exclusively being shown somewhere else in the world, or you want to make sure that the security on your new gadget is as tight as possible, it may be a good idea to take advantage of some of the eye-catching VPN sales that are around right now.

Excellent VPN deals have certainly been abundant throughout December - much of the best pricing we saw on Black Friday has powered through to the end of the year.

Of the providers listed below, NordVPN and ExpressVPN are probably the most familiar - and both are running a 'three months extra free' promotion. But they're still not the cheapest out there, with lesser-known PureVPN really taking it to the competition with a very special price indeed on its five-year subscription.

So to help you choose, we're bringing you a definitive list of the top five VPN deals on the web. And remember, it's not just about price - the featured providers offer excellent services, too.

1. The cheapest VPN deal of them all

PureVPN | 5 years | $1.19 a month with code Tech10 | 88% off
This is really is ridiculously cheap! You can connect up to five devices to one account, so your smartphone, TV etc, plus it offers over 2,000 servers and claims super fast speeds. All that for one payment of $71.10 to cover the next five years. It may not be the highest-rated VPN around, but at this price it's a massive upgrade on a free VPN.

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2. Extra months free from a VPN name you know

NordVPN | 2 years + 3 months FREE | ~~$11.95~~ $3.71 per month | 70% off
NordVPN's fantastic discount isn't to be sniffed at - especially for a product that's this good and the fact it's throwing in an extra 3 months of VPN absolutely free. That makes this one of the most affordable VPN deals out there, on a product that unblocks restricted websites for fun and goes big on extra security smarts.
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3. The best cheap VPN is even cheaper right now

Surfshark | 2 years + 3 months FREE | ~~$11.95~~ $2.21 per month | 83% off
Surfshark already topped our cheap VPN list, so throwing in an additional three months for free just feels like showing off! For a solitary payment of less than $60 will give you 27 months of outstanding VPN service - it has loads of features and excellent, speedy chat support.
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4. Fantastic savings for new customers

IPVanish | 1 year | ~~$9.99~~ $2.34 per month | 76% off
IPVanish had some great pricing around Black Friday, but it's new standard pricing beats even that. It's charging $27.99 for a full year of VPN use (which, you should note, goes up for subsequent years) or a mere $3.49 if you just want to use it for 30 days. Superb value if you haven't used IPV before.
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5. The absolute best VPN around

ExpressVPN | 1 year | ~~$12.95~~ $6.67 per month and 3 months FREE | 49% off
It may not have the biggest saving, but with fast speeds, 24/7 live chat, and best-in-class encryption, ExpressVPN is TechRadar's #1 trusted offshore VPN for privacy and unblocking content worldwide. Get it today with a no-hassle 30-day money-back guarantee, a massive 49% discount off suggested retail price AND 15 months for the price of 12. Fantastic value.

And perhaps even better news...this deal doesn't expire for TechRadar. You get to take advantage of this all year around!
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VPN deals: what you can do with a VPN

There are loooooads of VPN uses. Virtual Private Networks allow bypass geo-restricted content. So if you wanted to watch a Netflix show that is geo-restricted to a location, a VPN changes your IP address so your device gets tricked into thinking its in a different location. Make sure to check out our Netflix VPN guide if your primary reason for a VPN is streaming, while they're also brilliant for letting you watch sport and shows that are only available overseas.

Some people will be more concerned about the fact VPNs help you browse the internet securely. A VPN uses encryption technology that basically means you're browsing and activity will be anonymous. So if you're worried about your cyber security, a VPN is definitely the way to go.

Beyond that, they help get around blocked websites and apps in countries that ban them, assist in secure online banking and shopping (especially on public Wi-Fi) and have even been known to get around broadband bandwidth throttling and bag cheaper flights on comparison sites, too.

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