Vivaldi bundles Proton VPN into its web browser

The feature is currently currently available on the desktop version of the Vivaldi browser. Free version of VPN proton It is allowed to communicate with servers in five countries randomly selected and provides “medium VPN speed”. Vivaldi users can also upgrade to a paid version of VPN Proton starting from $ 10 per month, providing faster VPN speeds, the ability to choose servers that must be contacted across more than 110 countries, and other additional features.
It is not unique that web browsers are characterized by baked VPN features – Microsoft has strengthened its edge browser With the edge of the safe network VPNFor example. VPN Proton can also be easily included in other web browsers like Chrome and Firefox through downloadable browser accessories. This obstacle, no matter how small, is removed for users of Vivaldi browsers, which may make VPN within reach a broader audience.
Vivaldi also said that its partnership with Proton was founded in the common “values”, noting that both European companies “are proud of the orbit of the extractive playing book in Silicon Valley or the supervision of the state in China.”
“With governments and users alike from their relationship to technology, especially in light of the escalating geopolitical tensions, there was a significant increase in demand for independent and unspecified solutions, which depend on values,” said John von von Tichnar, CEO of Vivaldi. “Europe needs European alternatives. In fact, everyone deserves European alternatives. With Vivaldi and Proton, you get it exactly.”
While Tetzchner says that both Vivaldi and Proton are “political neutral”, the statement appears to be a clear indication of fractures that appear between the relationship between the United States and Europe since then President Donald Trump took office And besiege himself with Technology giant leaders who run the market. Vivaldi assembly with free privacy can be a vibrant temptation to attract new customers who already look to the transformation into a non -American browser.