The connection is slow

A VPN always costs some speed, because your traffic takes a longer path and is encrypted on the way. Pick a server close to you — a nearby country is almost always faster than a distant one. Swipe a server to the left and tap PING to see how quickly it responds, and prefer a low number. Free servers are shared by many people and are busier at peak hours; premium servers carry fewer users. Also test your speed with the VPN off, so you know what your connection can actually do.