在VoIP服务方面，没有一个比(VoIP)Skype更受欢迎。原因是Skype是完全免费注册的，并且还为其他Skype用户提供免费通话。您可能想要使用 VPN(use a VPN)的原因是Skype在某些国家/地区在一定程度上被禁止或限制。这要么是因为自私的ISP(ISPs)这样做是为了谋取私利，要么是政府禁止Skype，因为他们无法监控公民的对话。VPN(VPNs)可以帮助您避免这种限制。
适用于 Skype 的最佳 VPN 软件
您还可以使用VPN(VPNs)来确保没有人偷看您的对话。出于上述原因，我们测试并编制了一份市场上可用的Skype最佳(Skype)VPN 软件列表，这些软件完全免费使用，并且是最可靠的。(VPN software)
- Winscribe
- 热点防护罩
- 质子VPN
- 好网
- 隧道熊 VPN
1] 爬墙
(Windscribe)与此列表中的其他产品相比，Windscribe是现场更新的服务。但它也可以直接开箱即用。如果您选择免费版本，您每月可以获得 10GB 的数据。你还不够吗？删除有关它们的快速友好推文，您可能会在该月获得额外的 5GB 空间。
如果您鼓励朋友加入，您将在当月获得额外的 1GB，如果该朋友决定将他的计划升级到Pro，那么您将获得他们的无限订阅奖励。Windscribe还拥有出色的隐私政策，您可以通过其免费计划访问位于 8 个国家/地区的服务器。它还带有强大的加密功能。
2]热点盾
Hotspot Shield是VPN(VPNs)方面最受欢迎的选项之一，这是有充分理由的。它每天附带 500MB 的数据，这可能看起来不多，但这意味着您每个月可以获得 15GB 的数据，而 500MB 意味着您每天可以在 SD 中流式传输大约 40 分钟。如果您选择免费计划，您只能访问美国的一台服务器，但升级后您可以访问 70 多个国家/地区的服务器。
Hotspot Shield附带的安全性是一流的。但是，免费版本带有来自Google的广告。我们认为，免费计划的目的是掩盖您的身份，并且对于典型用户来说就足够了。
3]质子VPN
ProtonVPN有一个非常贴心的免费计划，包含无限数据，可让您访问美国、日本(Japan)和荷兰(Netherlands)的服务器。它具有军用级加密功能，可确保没有人可以访问您的活动。服务器存在于具有一流安全性的数据中心中。唯一的缺点是免费计划的低带宽。尽管有限制，但我们在视频会议时没有发现任何质量问题。
升级到高级版可让您获得无限带宽并访问 40 多个国家/地区的服务器。也没有实时聊天支持。要清除查询，您需要向他们发送电子邮件或打开支持票。高级计划有 30 天退款保证，因此您可以自己尝试一下。
4] 更好的网络
Betternet是鲜为人知的VPN(VPNs)之一，但这并不意味着它们会在任何地方妥协。与Hotspot Shield一样，它也提供每天 500MB 的流量，这意味着您每个月可以获得 15GB 的数据使用量。安全性很好，可以很好地保护您的私人信息不被泄露。但是，免费计划中的广告会向您致意。如果这是您第一次尝试VPN，那么Betternet是一个不错的入门选择。
5]隧道熊
TunnelBear必须是我最喜欢的VPN。它易于设置，即使在免费版本中也可以让您选择服务器。Tunnelbear 声称是世界上唯一发布安全审计的VPN。此外，它默认使用强AES 256 位加密。免费版提供 500MB 的数据使用量。此外，如果您发布有关TunnelBear VPN的推文，那么您每个月都会获得额外的数据。
PS ：如果(PS)VPN 不能在 Windows 10 上运行，请参阅这篇文章。
结论
当涉及到您的在线安全和隐私时，您不应该偷工减料。但是，现在有很多免费服务可以为您提供一定程度的安全性和隐私性，因为它们的价格更高。这些显然有一些警告，但它们可以完成工作，如果您只想访问Skype或您所在国家/地区被禁止的任何其他VoIP软件，这些肯定会在这方面帮助您。
阅读下一篇(Read next)：如何在 Windows 10 中设置 VPN。(How to set up VPN in Windows 10.)
Best VPN software for Skype that are free to download and use
When it comes to VoIP services, none are as popular as Skype. The reason for this is the fact that Skype is completely free to sign up for, and provides free calls to other Skype users as well. The reason that you might want to use a VPN is the fact that Skype is banned or restricted to a certain extent in some countries. This is either due to selfish ISPs doing so for personal gain, or the government banned Skype because it wouldn’t be possible for them to monitor their citizens’ conversations. VPNs can help you avoid this constraint.
Best VPN software for Skype
You can also use VPNs to make sure no one peeks into your conversations. For the above reasons, we have tested and compiled a list of the best VPN software for Skype available on the market that are completely free to use, and are the most reliable.
- Winscribe
- Hotspot Sheild
- ProtonVPN
- Betternet
- TunnelBear VPN
1] Windscribe
Windscribe is a much newer service on the scene as compared to other offerings on this list. But it also gets a lot right straight out of the box. If you go for the free version, you get 10GB of data per month. Not enough for you? Drop a quick friendly tweet about them and you might just get an extra free 5GB for that month.
If you encourage a friend to join, you get an extra 1GB for the month, and if that friend decides to upgrade his plan to Pro, then you are rewarded with their Unlimited subscription. Windscribe also has an excellent privacy policy, and you get access to servers located in 8 countries in their free plan. It also comes with strong encryption.
2] Hotspot Shield
Hotspot Shield is one of the most popular options available when it comes to VPNs, and with good reason. It comes with 500MB of data every day, which may not seem like a lot, but that means you get 15GB of data every month, and the 500MB means that you can stream about 40 minutes in SD every day. If you opt for the free plan, you can only access one server in the US, but upgrading gives you access to servers across 70+ countries.
The security that comes with Hotspot Shield is top-notch. However, the free version comes with advertisements from Google. In our opinion, the free plan serves the purpose of masking your identity and will suffice for a typical user.
3] ProtonVPN
ProtonVPN has a pretty sweet free plan with unlimited data that gets you access to the US, Japan, and Netherlands servers. It comes with military-grade encryption and makes sure that no one gets access to your activity. The servers are present in data centers with top-notch security. The only downside is the low bandwidth on the free plan. Despite the limitation, we didn’t find any quality issues while video conferencing.
Upgrading to premium gets you unlimited bandwidth and access to servers across 40+ countries. There is no live chat support either. To get a query cleared up, you will need to email them or open a support ticket. The premium plan has a 30-day money-back guarantee so you can try it out for yourself.
4] Betternet
Betternet is one of the lesser-known VPNs out there, but that doesn’t mean they compromise anywhere. Like Hotspot Shield, it also comes with 500MB every day, which means that you get 15GB of data usage every month. The security is great and does a good job of protecting your private information from being leaked. You are greeted by adverts in the free plan, however. If this is your first time trying out a VPN, then Betternet is a great option to get started with.
5] Tunnel Bear
TunnelBear has to be my favorite VPN. It is easy to set up and lets you choose servers even in the free version. Tunnelbear claims to be the only VPN in the world that publishes security audits. Furthermore, it uses strong AES 256-bit encryption by default. The free version offers 500MB of data usage. Moreover, if you tweet about TunnelBear VPN then you will get additional data every month.
PS: See this post if VPN is not working on Windows 10.
Conclusion
When it comes to your online security and privacy, you should not cut any corners. However, there are now a lot of free services that give you some amount of security and privacy as their more expensive counterparts. These obviously have some caveats, but they get the job done, and if you just want access to Skype or any other VoIP software that has been banned in your country, these will definitely help you out in that regard.
Read next: How to set up VPN in Windows 10.
