The answer is NordVPN. The 2-year Basic plan goes down to €2.56/month thanks to an exclusive code negotiated by 01net, and the offer has attracted an unusual volume of subscriptions in recent days. We explain why.
The answer is NordVPN. The 2-year Basic plan goes down to €2.56/month thanks to an exclusive code negotiated by 01net, and the offer has attracted an unusual volume of subscriptions in recent days. We explain why.
The offer that no other media can display in France
On the official NordVPN website, the 2-year Basic plan is priced at €2.99/month. This is already one of the most aggressive prices on the market. But by going through 01net with the code 01NETyou get 4 additional months free, which brings the real price back to €2.56/month over 28 months.
Concretely, you pay €71.76 in one go for 28 months of service, compared to more than €320 at the public monthly rate. This is the lowest price available in France at the moment, and it cannot be reproduced by going directly to the publisher’s page without the code.
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Why NordVPN is so attractive right now
Three elements explain the peak of interest. First, the general context: data leaks over the past two years (Free, Boulanger, SFR and many others) have reminded millions of French people that an unprotected connection is a gateway to targeted phishing and identity theft.
Then, NordVPN now integrates the Dark Web Monitora tool that continuously scans hacked databases and warns you if your credentials are compromised. You know which password to change first before attackers even use it.
Finally, the service offers the in-house protocol NordLynxderived from WireGuard, which maintains throughputs close to the maximum line speed. For a household that teleworks, watches Netflix in 4K and plays online, this has become a decisive selection criterion.
What the Basic package actually includes
The subscription gives access to the complete network: more than 7,000 servers spread across 118 countries10 devices that can be connected simultaneously to a single account, and all security functions (automatic kill switch, AES-256 encryption, encrypted DNS, no-log policy audited by PwC several times).
The app is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, plus Chrome, Firefox and Edge extensions. Direct installation on a compatible router makes it possible to cover all devices in the home, including those that do not natively support a VPN client like certain connected TVs.
The French fiber test: our figures
On a 1 Gb/s fiber line in Paris, NordLynx establishes the connection to a French server in less than 2 seconds. The measured ping remains below 20 ms on European servers, which allows competitive gaming and simultaneous 4K streaming without perceptible stutter.
In distant destinations like New York or Tokyo, latency climbs between 90 and 160 ms. Sufficient for Netflix US or a geoblocked site, more restrictive for intensive online gaming. The iOS application remains a step below the Windows version on certain advanced settings such as Meshnet, without hindering standard use.
30 days to validate or cancel everything
The offer includes a money-back guarantee of 30 days. The refund is full, without justification requested, and the procedure goes through the support chat available 24/7. The return of funds generally occurs within 5 to 10 working days depending on the payment method used.
You therefore have one month to validate that the Dark Web Monitor reports your accounts, that the debits hold on your box, and that the mobile applications cover your uses. If something goes wrong, you get back the entire amount paid.
Note on commitment. The price negotiated by 01net at €2.56/month applies to the first 28 months. Automatic renewal then kicks in at the standard annual rate. If you prefer to renegotiate or cancel before the renewal, place a reminder in your calendar 7 to 10 days before the deadline.
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