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ExpressVPN Partners with GB News to Promote Privacy Tools

ExpressVPN has formed a partnership with GB News to offer viewers discounted access to its virtual private network service. The company cited shared values around privacy and open access to information.

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1 source·May 16, 7:00 AM(13 days ago)·1m read
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ExpressVPN has formed a partnership with GB News to promote its virtual private network service to the channel's viewers. The cybersecurity firm stated that its commitment to protecting user data aligns with GB News's emphasis on open debate and freedom of expression.

A spokesperson for ExpressVPN said the company helps protect users' data across email, passwords, AI-powered tools, and its core VPN product.

ExpressVPN first struck its partnership with GB News earlier this year. The company has created a dedicated webpage for GB News viewers to explain how its service protects users online. GB News reported that ExpressVPN is part of global giant Kape Technologies. 99 per month, which includes unlimited access to its VPN service available in 105 countries.

Running a VPN on a device keeps websites visited and time spent hidden from third parties, including advertisers, governments, and broadband suppliers. U.S. government. The company also bundles its Lite Protection package, which blocks adverts and malicious websites.

Subscribers to a two-year plan receive four months of extra access at no additional cost and a 30-day money-back guarantee. GB News reported that the partnership comes as the latest BARB data shows the channel outperforming both Sky News and the BBC News Channel throughout December.

Key Facts

ExpressVPN partnership
formed with GB News earlier this year
Basic subscription
starts at £1.99 per month
VPN encryption
uses AES with 256-bit keys
Service availability
available in 105 countries

Story Timeline

2 events
  1. Earlier this year

    ExpressVPN first struck its partnership with GB News.

    1 sourceGB News
  2. December

    BARB data showed GB News outperforming Sky News and BBC News Channel.

    1 sourceGB News

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    GB News viewers gain access to discounted VPN service through dedicated webpage.

  2. 02

    ExpressVPN receives promotional exposure on GB News platform.

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Confidence score65%
Synthesized bySubstrate AI
Word count211 words
PublishedMay 16, 2026, 7:00 AM
Bias signals removed2 across 1 outlet
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