TunnelBear is a VPN provider, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada. This service wants to bring the benefits of VPN to everyone with the incredibly simple application.

Setup and System Configuration

TunnelBear is very fast and simple to use. Zero set-up is required, which means even the most tech-ignorant user can handle it effortlessly. Detailed installation instructions are available on the company’s website.

Compatibility

TunnelBear is compatible with Windows (XP, Vista, 7 and 8), Mac OS X (10.6.8 or above), iOS (5.1 or later) and Android (ICS or later). But there is no compatibility for Linux users or those who wish to use VPN through routers and other devices. The company never mentions the protocol TunnelBear uses.

Server Locations and Site Access

TunnelBear is available everywhere except China occasionally. This service makes their customers able to access both US and UK websites with literally the flick of a button and so far. There is no website which can’t be handled by TunnelBear.

VPN Speed and Bandwidth

TunnelBear VPN offers unlimited speed with unrestricted bandwidth. It offers maximum 1.5 GB regular transfer speed, with which the users can download huge files, stream HD movies and TV shows, make VOIP calls and play online games without having to concern about speed throttling.

Privacy and Security

TunnelBear uses a 128-bit AES encryption. The company assures to maintain the minimum amount of information required to run the service effectively. They do not keep any information about the sites visited via their service, nor associate the use of IP addresses with specific users.

Pricing and Payment Options

TunnelBear offers three pricing plans. A Little TunnelBear provides 500MB free data each and every month without any cost, also offering a bonus 1GB of free data by participating in twitter promotion. A Giant TunnelBear is available for unlimited tunnelling at $4.99/month. A Grizzly TunnelBear lasts an entire year only for $49.99/year.

One TunnelBear can be used on one laptop and two mobile devices at a time. Mobile only TunnelBear subscription is available at a rate from $2.99/month to $29.99/year.

TunnelBear accepts payments via Visa, MasterCard, Americal Express and PayPal accounts.

Customer Support

TunnelBear provides customer support only through email, but the response is too slow. The company has their own Facebook and Twitter pages, through which the customers can directly communicate with them.

Final Outcomes

 

Overall, TunnelBear is very fast and simple service, providing no lag in internet security, also at a reasonable cost. Developing their customer service and free data plans, this can be a leading VPN service in the market.