NordVPN’s Secret: Are The Rumours True?
Some users have noticed that when signing up to NordVPN, the company they pay to isn’t Tefincom & Co S.A, the veteran Panamanian developer behind NordVPN. In fact, it turns out to be CloudVPN, Inc. Is this a front or something else? Could NordVPN be hiding something? There are many speculations, so I decided to run a thorough check.
I found that CloudVPN, Inc. is a US-registered firm, and not part of NordVPN’s actual developer. But how much of a risk is this to you? It raises all kinds of questions, especially since NordVPN is headquartered in Panama which is a privacy haven, but the US is the complete opposite.
My research went deeper, and I discovered CloudVPN is simply a payment collector for NordVPN, which means that there are no privacy concerns. While you might pay through a US-registered company, the VPN itself has no government back-doors or an NSA footprint – and this is the real NordVPN.
Streaming – Does NordVPN Work With Netflix?
Yes. Netflix’s tough geoblocks stop many VPNs from accessing the service, but not NordVPN. It has a SmartPlay feature that’s specifically designed to bypass geoblocks and keep you secure at the same time. It combines DNS with VPN technology to easily evade blocks, but always maintain your security. I put it to the test to see how easily I could access Netflix US.
I tested 133 NordVPN US servers, including the fastest US server, and I was able to get onto Netflix with every single one. The streaming quality was ultra HD, and there was no buffering or lag.