Surfshark

Surfshark has rapidly become one of the most popular VPN choices for UK households, and for good reason. It is the only major VPN provider that places no limit on simultaneous device connections, making it perfect for families or anyone with multiple devices. Under ideal conditions, Surfshark clocks average download speeds of 1,615 Mbps, making it technically the fastest VPN available.

At just £1.99/month on the two-year Starter plan, Surfshark delivers remarkable value. The CleanWeb feature blocks ads, trackers, and malware attempts, while the MultiHop feature routes your traffic through two VPN servers for additional privacy. All applications use ChaCha20 encryption with WireGuard as the default protocol, providing both speed and robust security.

For UK users, Surfshark reliably unblocks BBC iPlayer, Netflix UK, ITVX, and other major streaming platforms. The Rotating IP feature periodically changes your IP address without disconnecting, adding another layer of privacy. While it is based in the Netherlands — a Nine Eyes alliance member — Surfshark maintains a strict no-logs policy verified by independent audits, meaning there is no data to hand over regardless of jurisdiction.