Protect the phone you just switched
Best VPNs for your phone, compared
A new carrier means re-logging into everything, often on public Wi-Fi at the airport, café or hotel. A VPN encrypts that traffic so a SIM-swap or a snooped network isn't a disaster. These are the four VPNs from our comparison — prices, speeds and mobile features side by side.
Best VPNs for mobile switchers
| VPN | Price | Speed / Servers | Mobile highlight | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NordVPN ⭐ Editor's Choice | $3.39/mo (2-yr) | Very fast • 6,300+ / 110 countries | Threat Protection, Meshnet, auto-connect on Wi-Fi | ★★★★★ 4.9 | Get Deal at NordVPN → Opens NordVPN website |
| Surfshark — Best Value | $2.19/mo (2-yr) | Fast • 3,200+ / 100 countries | Unlimited devices — cover whole family plan | ★★★★☆ 4.7 | Get Deal at Surfshark → Opens Surfshark website |
| ExpressVPN | $4.99/mo (15-mo) | Very fast • 3,000+ / 105 countries | Simplest app, great for travel / roaming | ★★★★☆ 4.6 | Get Deal at ExpressVPN → Opens ExpressVPN website |
| Proton VPN | Free / $4.49/mo | Good • 4,500+ / 90 countries | Best free tier, open-source, Swiss privacy | ★★★★☆ 4.5 | Get Deal at Proton VPN → Opens Proton VPN website |
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Next step: every account you just re-logged into needs a unique password. See the best password managers → or read the 20-minute setup in After you switch: SIM PIN, port-out lock & password manager.