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Best VPN for Public Wi-Fi

A draft methodology for evaluating VPN behavior on shared and untrusted networks.

Public Wi-Fi testing should focus on connection behavior and failure handling, not a generic best label.

Define the test networks

Record captive portals, reconnect behavior, DNS handling, and the operating systems used.

Test failure states

Observe what happens when the tunnel drops, the network changes, or the device wakes from sleep.

Review candidate apps

The traveler-focused draft and multi-device review plan contain fields for the required evidence.

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