Will using Wachee slow down your internet connection?

Streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, etc. are one of the most popular reasons to use a VPN. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) allow you to bypass geographic restrictions on these streaming services and be able to view more content.

One of the most important factors for successful streaming is having a good internet speed. So, no wonder if you ask: does using a VPN slow down my internet connection?

Findings show that it’s possible for a VPN to slow down your connection speed between 10% to 60%. This depends on the server location you use (the physical distance between you and the VPN server). When you connect to the internet through a VPN, all your data traffic is sent through an encrypted virtual tunnel. Although this has multiple advantages, it could also cause a speed drop.

On the other hand, a streaming VPN like Wachee only tunnels specific streaming services traffic (like Netflix & Hulu) and therefore it won’t slow down your whole connection. When Wachee is enabled, no website on the internet is affected except the mentioned streaming services. The traffic of Netflix and Hulu will be tunneled through our proxy servers to provide a great streaming experience. For these streaming services it might slow down a little since their data is being rerouted through a server outside your country but it isn’t noticeable. For more information about a streaming VPN, you can also check this article: https://wachee.co/blog/why-do-you-need-a-streaming-vpn/