AnchorFree offers free VPN solution to the iPhone

Now that the iPhone lets us get online anywhere, the concern for data security becomes even more important. One way to secure your data connection is with an encrypted connection, such as a Virtual Private Network (VPN), but many outside of the corporate world don’t have access to this type of connection. That’s where AnchorFree’s new HotspotShield for iPhone comes in.

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AnchorFree has been offering free VPN accounts for laptop and desktop computer users for years, and they’ve now extended that access to iPhone users with this new method.

Visiting the iPhone section of their site provides instructions for setting up VPN access on the phone, all for free. HotspotShield doesn’t require any additional software; it just takes advantage of the iPhone’s built-in support for VPN connections, which can be access under Settings: General: Network: VPN. Once activated, all traffic via the iPhone and remote servers is encrypted, regardless of whether you’re on a cellular or Wi-Fi data connection. This provides maximum security for your data.

Posted on Nov 25th, 2008 by Maggie Mills in iPhones Talk | 6 Comments

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6 Comments to “AnchorFree offers free VPN solution to the iPhone”

  1. on 25 Nov 2008 at 5:42 pm1Dalekkiller

    This would be great if I could actually connect. I’ve been trying to set this up since yesterday but just keep getting a message saying the remote server has disconnected.

  2. on 02 Dec 2008 at 8:22 pm2joolz

    I’m having the same problem. Has anyone out there had any success? I am a UK user.

  3. on 28 Dec 2008 at 9:36 pm3Hombol

    No problem connecting, using this for me — I’m in London.

    But is there really a point? What reason do I have to trust the server at AnchorFree? If it’s compromised or acts maliciously, I’m as much at risk as I am if I just use an open wifi without VPN, right?

  4. on 17 Sep 2009 at 1:11 pm4Manny

    hey, i’m in shanghai and can’t get this to connect…has anyone in china found a way to get it going?

  5. on 24 Feb 2010 at 3:42 pm5Alam

    Hi, iam using wifi in UAE but icouldnt creat VPN it is not
    supporting, please guide me

  6. on 30 Aug 2010 at 8:59 am6Free

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