Trust.Zone VPN Review

The internet has developed into a parallel digital world. Additionally, the surrounding technologies are more enhanced and equivalent to development. One such technology that has accompanied the internet since the beginning is a virtual private network (a VPN). Further, it has also welcomed changes. Necessary or otherwise, the VPN has evolved from a network to a web service. This service caters to both individuals and corporates to safeguard their digital security and privacy. As a result, the VPN industry is booming, and many vendors have an exclusive service. One such vendor is the one in the title. But is it worthwhile to invest in this service? You will discover that in our Trust.Zone VPN review.

Introduction to Trust.Zone VPN

The company is almost a decade old at the time of publication yet remains a small-tier provider. This is an apt introduction to Trust.Zone VPN, which we will cover today, in our review. Although there aren’t any worthwhile features that can redeem this service, we will still try our best to provide a fair evaluation of the product. Hailing from the data-friendly jurisdiction of Seychelles, Trust.Zone appears to be a privacy-centric VPN. It sure is if one reads the no-logs policy, but that’s all the VPN has to offer.

Advanced features are absent, and the service isn’t dynamic enough to attract users. Even the security has only the bare minimum to offer. With 175+ servers in over 40 different locations but nothing else to proffer, Trust.Zone is not a vendor we can recommend to our users. Furthermore, our detailed analysis of the myriad features and performance that one ought to expect from a VPN has led us to believe that the VPN is irredeemable.

Key data for Trust.Zone VPN

Features	Trust.Zone VPN
Bandwidth limit	Unlimited
Connection speed	85 Mbps
Logging policy	No-logs VPN
Data leaks	Yes
Jurisdiction	Seychelles (Privacy haven)
Number of servers	175
Available IP addresses	No information published
Servers in countries	40+ (96 zones)
Streaming	Yes, but SmartDNS is unavailable
Torrenting	Servers support torrents but port forwarding needs to be purchased separately
Simultaneous connections	3 (can be increased by an extra 3)
Obfuscation	Unreliable
Customer support	Email support and online resources
Cheapest price	$2.1/monthly over 2 years
Free trial	3 days, 1 GB (No payment info required)
Money-back guarantee	10-day warranty for money return

Features of Trust.Zone VPN

Now’s the time to see how the provider fares against the competition. Listed below are a handful of features relevant to Trust.Zone VPN:

Privacy

The VPN operates from Seychelles and practices a straightforward no-logging policy. Although there is no independent audit to substantiate the claims, the provider does employ a daily warrant canary to evoke trustworthiness.

Security & advanced features

The VPN is a basic product with no high-end security measures, hence we found the VPN lacking. It employs a proprietary security protocol, which is unknown to us, alongside the standard OpenVPN. For encryption, it doles out AES 256. Similarly, it has employed multiple ports for OpenVPN TCP, including 443 and 1194, attempting to strengthen obfuscation. However, the apparent lacks of advanced features make this service less secure. Sure, it has a kill switch, but it is only available on Windows. Even worse, the VPN leaks unless you activate the leak protection. The features are:

• VPN protocol — IKEv2/IPSec, L2TP/IPSec, OpenVPN (TCP/UDP), proprietary
• VPN encryption — AES 256
• Security — First-party DNS, TCP port 443 and 1194 support, VPN kill switch
• Advanced features — None

Server locations

The network is small and consists of 175 servers. These servers are present across 40 countries or 96 zones. However, not all are owned by the vendor, and some are physical and others virtual. The network isn’t as global as one would expect from a VPN.

VPN speed

The speed of their VPN servers clocks out on an average of 85 Mbps. It is respectable enough for a small-tier provider. However, long-distance one undeniably suffers. Altogether, the speed is decent enough for a VPN of its scale.

Torrents and port forwarding

The servers do not support port forwarding by default. It is a severe drawback because the VPN claims to favor torrenting. But port forwarding is placed under additional purchases. Meaning, unless the user pays extra, they won’t experience port forwarding.

Streaming and bypassing geo-blocks

The service dramatically fails when it comes to streaming and circumventing VPN blocks. It lacks IP and GPS spoofing capabilities and the absence of SmartDNS makes it hard on streaming devices. The VPN is not suited for streaming, as it only unblocks Netflix. Although the service claims that streaming would work guaranteed with a dedicated IP, it is not part of the bundle. The vendor demands additional money for providing a delicate IP.

Trust.Zone VPN applications and platform support

Yet again, Trust.Zone VPN doesn’t impress, this time with versatility. The exclusive VPN clients are only available on Windows, iOS, and Android. Other platforms and devices, including routers, macOS, Linux, and IoT (Internet of Things) devices rely on manual installation. Also, the number of simultaneous connections allowed is only three unless you pay for more.

Pricing of Trust.Zone VPN

The cost tries to bring a short respite to this service. Yes, there is a highly restricted 3-day free trial available and an absurd refund policy. The policy states that users have ten (10) days to cancel and apply for a refund, but only if they haven’t spent more than 1 GB of data. The service accepts cryptocurrencies as payment, among other methods. These are the subscription plans Trust.Zone VPN offers:

• 1 month — $9.3 monthly, 3 simultaneous connections
• 1 year — $3.1 monthly, 3 concurrent devices
• 2 years — $2.1 per month, 5 simultaneous devices

Verdict

Bringing our review of Trust.Zone VPN to a conclusion, we can only say the service doesn’t seem to try to achieve a global presence. Though it had years to grow, the server network remains tiny. Also, there’s no 24/7 Customer Support, the free trial is restrictive, and the money-return policy is short compared to what others offer. While the speed is decent if you live near the server’s true location, the fact they use virtual servers, some they don’t own, means the speed can take a nosedive over longer distances. Finally, while affordable, the service fails at bypassing VPN blocks or unlocking catalogs of nearly all major streaming services.