In 2023, the main reasons for VPN usage worldwide were privacy, followed by anonymous browsing, and secure communication. VPNs are designed to extend a network securely from a private location, such as a business or home, across a public network, as if the networks were directly linked. VPNs are popular among consumers for obfuscating their real location, whether to access geo-blocked services or bypass censorship or other restrictions. Among enterprises, VPNs are often set up to allow employees to access corporate intranets while traveling or working from home.
Main reasons for Virtual Private Networks (VPN) usage worldwide in 2023
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SurfShark. (October 18, 2023). Main reasons for Virtual Private Networks (VPN) usage worldwide in 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1343692/worldwide-virtual-private-network-reasons-usage/
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