Computer sped using a vpn

AVG VPN
3

Hello Jim,

Let us clarify this for you. 
This is the expected behavior and it applies to any VPN application.
This is because VPN encrypts traffic and data before sending it to a server. Depending on the distance and capacity of the server, this process may cause a slightly slower, but safer, internet connection.
You can try using a different location which might help.
Thank you.

1

just bought AVG VPN working fine but it has slowed down connecting to sites. is this common?

2

Hello Jim,

Let us clarify this for you. 
This is the expected behavior and it applies to any VPN application.
This is because VPN encrypts traffic and data before sending it to a server. Depending on the distance and capacity of the server, this process may cause a slightly slower, but safer, internet connection.
You can try using a different location which might help.
Thank you.