What are the difference's between being Hotspot Shield Basic or Premium?
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Hotspot Shield has 2 modes available: Premium and Basic.
Here's how to install Hotspot Shield.
Hotspot Shield Basic Mode:
Only 5 Virtual location are available
Premium Payment Wall will display when accessing any streaming content such as BBC, Netflix, Hulu, Adult content, etc
Is ad-supported and displays our sponsors' ads (banners) at the top of the browser on Android
To switch from Basic to Premium Mode, please sign in to your Premium account through the Hotspot Shield app. Learn how
Hotspot Shield Premium Mode:
Ad-free browsing
Note: The 10-device limit is only available on new purchases made on the website after 10/16.
When you start Hotspot Shield for the first time, it will be in Basic Mode. You must sign in to your Premium account to enjoy Premium features.
In case you have had signed up for the Basic Mode, you can try a Premium account for free here.
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Features/Benefits Hotspot Shield Premium Hotspot Shield Basic Connection speed 4X+ 1X Virtual Locations 120+ 5 Streaming HD (High Definition) No Dedicated Support Team Yes - 24/7 Chat support and priority email personalized support No, just access to FAQ's Ability to link up to 10 devices to one Premium account Yes No, just 1 Data encryption Yes Yes Block phishing Yes Yes