Interest in virtual private networks (VPNs) has surged in America and Europe this year. Countries on both sides of the Atlantic have recently enacted new age-verification laws designed to prevent users from accessing certain websites unless they first confirm their legal identity. Using a VPN can bypass these age checks by making a website think you are in a country that doesn’t require ID verification.

However, adding a VPN to your smartphone is a good idea even if you have no desire to skirt age verification. Using a VPN on your iPhone or Android can help keep your data and online activity secure from advertisers, internet service providers (ISPs), and hackers. Here’s why there is growing interest in VPNs as of late, and how to put one on your phone.

Why and how to choose a VPN

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