Bandwidth throttling, also known as ISP throttling, is when an internet service provider (ISP) reduces a user’s internet speed, typically after they have reached a certain data limit.
Virtual private networks (VPNs) can help prevent ISP throttling by encrypting internet traffic, making it unreadable to the ISP, and hiding users’ IP addresses to prevent identification.
Not all VPNs are the same, so considerations such as speed, security, server locations and privacy policies should be factored into the selection process.
Choosing a VPN with high-speed connections, strong encryption, a large number of server locations and a strict no-logs policy will provide the greatest protection against ISP throttling while also safeguarding privacy and security.