Norton shifts its VPN from an accessory to a dedicated service, supporting WireGuard and enhanced security features, but remains limited to one device per plan.
Norton has moved its VPN from an accessory feature to a more serious standalone product, and that shift matters. The current Norton VPN Standard package now supports WireGuard, OpenVPN and the company’s Mimic protocol, with WireGuard available on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. That places it in the mainstream of modern VPN services rather than the weaker category of bundled privacy extras.
The pricing and packaging are more restrictive. In New Zealand, the Standard plan is priced at NZ$69.99 for the first year on promotion, then renews at NZ$89.99 unless cancelled. It also covers only one device, which makes it a better fit for a single laptop or phone than for a whole household. Norton’s Plus and Ultimate tiers are aimed at users who need more devices and more features.
Setup is designed to be simple. According to the review, installation involves little more than signing in, selecting a server location and connecting, with connection times of roughly one to two seconds in independent hands-on testing. The feature set is broad for a consumer VPN: IP masking, encryption, a no-log claim, kill switch, ad blocking, tracker blocking, IP rotation, double VPN routing, P2P support and automatic connection on unsecured networks.
On performance, Norton compares well with stronger rivals. Tom’s Guide reported average WireGuard speeds of around 1,010Mbps on a local connection and 782Mbps on a US-UK route, while RTINGS described the service as suitable for torrenting and generally effective at hiding IP and DNS traffic. That said, not all independent assessments are equally positive: RTINGS found the kill switch unreliable in some situations and noted weaker privacy and business practices than the strongest standalone VPNs.
Privacy is where Norton is trying hardest to rebuild confidence. Tom’s Guide reported a 2025 no-logs audit by VerSprite, alongside reduced data retention and the removal of connection timestamps, while TechRadar said a later audit also validated the no-log policy and prompted a fix after a problem involving IP addresses in certain error cases. Those are meaningful steps, but Norton still collects some non-identifiable connection data and uses third-party analytics, so it is not a zero-data service.
For streaming and travel use, the service appears genuinely useful. The review says Norton VPN can access a wide range of libraries, including Netflix in several regions, BBC iPlayer, ITV, Channel 4 and TVNZ+. That makes it attractive for users trying to work around regional restrictions, though streaming platforms frequently adjust their VPN detection systems. Taken together, Norton VPN Standard now looks like a capable, fast and easy-to-use option, with its one-device limit remaining the clearest drawback.
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