Description
Cienen VPN is a premium VPN service provider with over a decade of experience in the industry, headquartered in New York. It offers secure, high-speed encrypted connections designed to bypass geo-restrictions, protect online privacy, and keep users anonymous.
Key Features
- Bypass Geo-Blocks – Access websites and apps that are restricted in your country by routing traffic through servers in supported regions.
- Stay Anonymous – Your real IP is hidden and no activity logs are kept, ensuring your online activities remain private.
- Maximum Security – Connections are encrypted using L2TP (256-bit) and OpenVPN (256-bit) protocols for robust protection.
- Ultra High Speed – Servers are hosted in premium data centers with high-quality internet ports for optimal performance.
- Unlimited Bandwidth – No data caps, suitable for streaming HD content, large downloads, and multiple users.
- Multiple Simultaneous Connections – Shared VPN allows 7 connections; dedicated IP plans allow up to 10 simultaneous connections.
Service Plans
- Shared IP VPN ($9.95/mo) – Access to servers in 17 countries, unlimited server switching, supports L2TP/OpenVPN and PPTP for DD-WRT routers.
- Dedicated IP VPN ($14.95/mo) – A dedicated IP with dedicated speed and internet port, ideal for accessing bank accounts and online memberships securely.
- BBC iPlayer & ITV VPN ($24.95/mo) – A dedicated UK IP VPN specifically optimized for uninterrupted access to BBC iPlayer and ITV.
- MikroTik Router VPS ($19/mo) – Run your own VPN server with full administrator access, a dedicated IP, and a legitimate MikroTik license.
Supported Platforms
Setup guides are available for Microsoft Windows (L2TP and OpenVPN), Android, Apple macOS, Apple iOS, Linux Ubuntu, Amazon Kindle Fire HD, and Chromium OS.
Highlights
Pros
- Up to 10 simultaneous devices per account on dedicated plans, well above the typical 5–6 device limit of most VPN services.
- Unlimited bandwidth with no throttling enables uninterrupted HD streaming, torrenting, and large file transfers.
- Offers specialized plans including Dedicated IP VPN, BBC iPlayer & ITV VPN, and MikroTik Router VPS for advanced users.
- Successfully unblocks geo-restricted streaming services including Netflix and BBC iPlayer, as confirmed by multiple independent reviews.
- Strict no-logs policy ensures browsing activity, connection timestamps, and DNS queries are never recorded or stored.
Cons
- No native app for macOS, iOS, or Android — only Windows has a dedicated application; other platforms require manual configuration.
- No 24/7 live chat support — customer service is limited to email and an online contact form with slow response times.
- Free trial is very limited — only 20 minutes in some regions or a phone-verified 3-hour trial, with no permanent free tier available.
- Small server network of approximately 25 servers in 17 countries limits geographic coverage and redundancy options.
- Lacks modern protocols such as WireGuard, relying on older L2TP, PPTP, and OpenVPN implementations.