Engaging in bandwidth-intensive activities online—such as gaming or streaming services—might prompt your internet service provider (ISP) to subject you to bandwidth throttling tactics.

Bandwidth throttling occurs when ISPs aim to alleviate bandwidth congestion and regulate network traffic, directly impacting your internet speed. A VPN connection serves as a deterrent against bandwidth throttling and sluggish connection speeds.

ISPs may restrict users who consume substantial data volumes, deliberately slowing down their connections to maintain uniform speeds for all. By encrypting your online traffic, a VPN prevents your ISP from monitoring your online activities. While your data usage remains visible to the ISP when using a VPN, you can enjoy uninterrupted online gaming without significant bandwidth disruptions if the ISP targets you specifically due to high data usage.