# Hotspot Shield
https://subger.com/en/service/hotspot-shield
Category: VPN Services · Pricing verified: 2026-03-18

## Hotspot Shield

Hotspot Shield routes user traffic through encrypted tunnels to one of its globally-distributed VPN servers, masking the real IP address from websites and shielding traffic from anyone monitoring the network.

Features:
- IKEv2/IPSec — supported as an alternative protocol on supported platforms.
- Military-grade encryption — the vendor states "Military-grade encryption" across all tunnels (industry-standard cryptographic primitives).
- Kill switch — automatically blocks all internet traffic if the VPN connection drops, preventing IP-address leaks in transit between connected and disconnected states.
- Smart VPN — auto-connect features that activate the VPN when joining unfamiliar networks (e.g. public Wi-Fi).
- Multi-platform consistency — the same Hydra protocol runs across all supported client platforms, providing predictable performance characteristics regardless of the user's device.

Pricing tiers (USD):
- Premium Monthly: 12.99/mo
- Premium Family Monthly: 19.99/mo
- Premium Yearly: 95.88/yr
- Premium Family Yearly: 145/yr

Links:
- Overview: https://subger.com/en/service/hotspot-shield
- Cancel guide: https://subger.com/en/cancel/hotspot-shield
- Deals: https://subger.com/en/deal/hotspot-shield

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