Avira Phantom VPN Free

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Android requirements

The Android app requires Android 6.0 or later according to Avira's compatibility list.avira.com · read 20 Oct 2026

API and SDK availability

Avira's 2020 company announcement says its features are available as licensed SDKs and APIs, but it does not provide Phantom VPN developer documentation there.prnewswire.com · read 20 Oct 2026

Automatic Wi-Fi connection

The support documentation describes automatic connection on detected unsecured Wi-Fi networks, with trusted-network exceptions.support.avira.com · read 20 Oct 2026

Browser extensions

TechRadar reports native apps for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android plus a Chrome extension.techradar.com · read 20 Oct 2026

Company founding

Investcorp's announcement says Avira was founded in 1986 by Tjark Auerbach.prnewswire.com · read 20 Oct 2026

Company legal operator

Avira Operations GmbH operates avira.com; the listed address is Kaplaneiweg 1, 88069 Tettnang, Germany.avira.com · read 20 Oct 2026

Company size

Crunchbase lists Avira at 251–500 employees, while LinkedIn's public page currently displays one employee, so public size estimates conflict.crunchbase.com · read 20 Oct 2026

DNS protection

The product advertises DNS-leak prevention and IPv4 and IPv6 support.avira.com · read 20 Oct 2026

Encryption

Avira states that Phantom VPN uses AES-256 encryption.avira.com · read 20 Oct 2026

Extensibility limit

TechRadar says the service can only be used through official apps and lacks router, smart-TV, console and custom OpenVPN configuration support.techradar.com · read 20 Oct 2026

Integrations

GetApp identifies Avira Antivirus Pro as a user-mentioned integration with a 5.0/5 integration score from one review.getapp.com · read 20 Oct 2026

iOS app

Avira provides a free Phantom VPN app for iPhone and iPad with auto-connect options for untrusted Wi-Fi.avira.com · read 20 Oct 2026

Kill switch

The kill switch is listed as a Phantom VPN Pro feature rather than a Free-plan feature.avira.com · read 20 Oct 2026

Limit: free data allowance

TechRadar calls the free allowance only 500 MB or 1 GB per month, which restricts practical use.techradar.com · read 20 Oct 2026

Limit: login and connectivity complaints

Recent Google Play reviews report login errors, inability to connect and loss of internet access after connecting, including for paying subscribers.play.google.com · read 20 Oct 2026

Limit: missing features

TechRadar says the apps are underpowered, offer few features and do not allow protocol tuning or switching.techradar.com · read 20 Oct 2026

Limit: speed reduction

Avira support acknowledges that encryption, protocol choice and server distance can reduce connection speed.support.avira.com · read 20 Oct 2026

Limit: streaming failures

TechRadar reports failures with Amazon Prime Video and BBC iPlayer in testing.techradar.com · read 20 Oct 2026

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