P2P (Peer-to-Peer)
Decentralized network architecture where users directly share files with each other, commonly used for torrenting. Many ISPs throttle P2P traffic. VPNs hide P2P activity and bypass throttling for faster downloads.
What is P2P (Peer-to-Peer)?
What is P2P (Peer-to-Peer)?
Decentralized network architecture where users directly share files with each other, commonly used for torrenting. Many ISPs throttle P2P traffic. VPNs hide P2P activity and bypass throttling for faster downloads.
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Bandwidth
The maximum rate of data transfer across a network connection. VPN services may throttle or limit bandwidth on free tiers. EdgeVPN provides unlimited bandwidth on all plans for unrestricted streaming and downloads.
Torrenting
Method of peer-to-peer file sharing where users download pieces of files from multiple sources simultaneously. ISPs monitor torrent activity. VPNs hide torrenting from ISPs with encryption and IP masking.
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