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visually-hidden">Website</span></a></li></ul></div><div class="jsx-4047609637 container intro"><section id="simonmigliano" class="jsx-2580530280 block-text"><div class="jsx-4047609637"><p>Simon Migliano is an author, journalist and Head of Research at Top10VPN.com.</p> <p>His research is focused on all aspects of VPNs, from technical analysis of the software to investigation of the corporate activities of VPN providers.</p> <p>Simon’s work also explores the broader issues of internet censorship, privacy and cybersecurity.</p> <p>His <a href="/reviews/">VPN reviews</a> and research into <a href="/best-vpn/">the best VPN services</a> have helped millions of people find a private and secure VPN service.</p> <p>He is an accredited journalist and member of the National Union of Journalists. His research has been featured in Wired, ZDNet, Bleeping Computer, CNet and many other leading technology publications around the world. </p> <p>Simon has also appeared on BBC Watchdog and Sky News, where he has talked about his research to help raise awareness of digital privacy. He has also appeared on BBC Radio to talk about internet shutdowns around the world and to give advice about public WiFi safety.</p> </div></section><img src="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2019/07/simon-profile-pic-min-768x987.jpg" alt="Profile Photo of Simon Migliano, Head of Research at Top10VPN.com" width="834" height="1072" loading="lazy" class="jsx-4047609637"/></div><section class="jsx-2580530280 block-text article-body"><div class="jsx-3178143422 container container--custom"><div class="jsx-1808564872 video-wrapper yt-widescreen"><div class="jsx-1808564872 aspect-ratio-wrapper"><button class="jsx-1808564872 play">Play</button><div class="jsx-1808564872 img"><img alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 90vw, 60vw" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F06%2Fexpert-simon-site.webp&w=256&q=90 256w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F06%2Fexpert-simon-site.webp&w=320&q=90 320w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F06%2Fexpert-simon-site.webp&w=375&q=90 375w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F06%2Fexpert-simon-site.webp&w=384&q=90 384w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F06%2Fexpert-simon-site.webp&w=768&q=90 768w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F06%2Fexpert-simon-site.webp&w=1024&q=90 1024w" src="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F06%2Fexpert-simon-site.webp&w=1024&q=90"/></div></div><script type="application/ld+json">{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Meet the Top10VPN Team: Simon Migliano, Head of Research","description":"Simon Migliano is an author, journalist and Head of Research at Top10VPN. 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Some of his most notable studies include:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/research/websites-blocked-in-russia/">Websites Blocked in Russia</a>: tracks and analyzes the thousands of websites officially blocked in Russia since the invasion of Ukraine that relate to the conflict. The result is the only public dataset of its kind in the world. </li> <li><a href="/research/cost-of-internet-shutdowns/">The Global Cost of Internet Shutdowns</a>: monitors the economic cost of every major internet shutdown around the world since 2019. This research is regularly cited by academics and major government organizations.</li> <li><a href="/research/free-vpn-investigations/">The Dangers of Free VPN</a> is a collection of 11 research reports into various aspects of the ownership and security of free VPN mobile apps. Simon has also investigated app store policies around VPN privacy.</li> <li><a href="/research/global-mobile-vpn-report/">Global Mobile VPN Report</a>: a world-first study of mobile VPN download growth across 70+ countries with year-over-year data back to 2016.</li> <li><a href="/research/uk-isp-blocked-websites/">Collateral Damage in the War Against Online Harms</a>: co-authored with Open Rights Group, this investigation into overblocking of websites by UK ISPs revealed over 400 charity, school and social supports sites had been blocked in error.</li> </ul> </div></div></section><section id="public-policy-&-academia" class="jsx-2580530280 block-text article-body"><div class="jsx-3178143422 container container--custom"><h2 class="heading-3">Public Policy & Academia</h2><div><p>Simon’s ongoing research into the <a href="/research/cost-of-internet-shutdowns/">Cost of Internet Shutdowns</a> with <a href="/about/vpn-experts/samuel/">Samuel Woodhams</a> is regularly cited in public policy documents and academic papers.</p> <p>Some examples of this include:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.usitc.gov/publications/332/pub5334.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">United States International Trade Commission official report</a>: United States International Trade Commission Foreign Censorship, Part 2: Trade and Economic Effects on U.S. Businesses</li> <li><a href="https://unctad.org/system/files/official-document/der2021_en.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Digital Economy Report 2021</a> for the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development</li> <li><a href="https://www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/CDT%20Senate%20Finance%20Committee%20Testimony%2015%20March%202022.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Center for Democracy & Technology submission</a> to the U.S. Senate Finance Committee</li> <li><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355110982_Impact_of_Internet_Blockade_Post_Abrogation_of_Article_370_of_Indian_Constitution_on_Doctoral_Students_Pursuing_Research_in_Kashmir">Academic paper</a> authored by researchers at University of Kashmir: “Impact of Internet Blockade Post Abrogation of Article 370 of Indian Constitution on Doctoral Students Pursuing Research in Kashmir”</li> <li><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348658414_Symbiotic_Suppression_How_Digital_Authoritarianism_Helps_Facilitate_Physical_Repression_in_Indian_Controlled_Kashmir" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Academic paper</a> by White, P of University of Maine, “Symbiotic Suppression: How Digital Authoritarianism Helps Facilitate Physical Repression in Indian Controlled Kashmir”</li> </ul> </div></div></section><section id="experience" class="jsx-2580530280 block-text article-body"><div class="jsx-3178143422 container container--custom"><h2 class="heading-3">Experience</h2><div><p>Simon is frequently quoted as a VPN expert in privacy-related news stories and features, such as The Guardian, BBC News, CNN, CBS News, TIME, Los Angeles Times and The Sunday Times.</p> <p>As well as authoring research for Top10VPN.com, Simon has written articles on VPN, privacy and censorship issues for other well-respected sites including Hackernoon, Reuters, OpenDemocracy and TechRadar.</p> <p>Simon brings extensive experience in technology and research from his 17-year career. He began as a journalist for the Australian Associated Press (AAP) in Sydney, Australia before emerging as a tech business leader in London, UK and Shanghai, China. </p> <p>He was the first team member to join Top10VPN.com and played a significant role in launching the VPN review website, extensively testing all the leading VPN services and writing the first VPN reviews and privacy guides.</p> <p>Simon has been a long-time user of both consumer and enterprise VPN technology. His time leading a Shanghai-based team remotely from London and working in China has given Simon first-hand experience of relying on a VPN as a vital anti-censorship tool.</p> <p>His VPN investigations and other digital privacy and cybersecurity research have been featured in leading news sites including The New York Times, Bloomberg, The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Telegraph, Quartz, The Economist, Der Spiegel, NBC News, The Times, Fortune, and Fast Company.</p> <p>His research findings have also received extensive coverage in major foreign-language publications all over the world, such as Deutsche Welle, CNet Japan, Repubblica, Le Figaro, ZDNet France, PC Magazin and CNN Espanol.</p> </div></div></section><section id="education" class="jsx-2580530280 block-text article-body"><div class="jsx-3178143422 container container--custom"><h2 class="heading-3">Education</h2><div><p>Simon holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) and a bachelor’s degree from The University of Liverpool.</p> <p><b>Media Inquiries</b>: Please contact Simon at <a href="mailto:simon@top10vpn.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">simon@top10vpn.com</a> or visit our <a href="/about/press/">Press Room</a> for more information.</p> </div></div></section></div></main><footer id="footer" data-swiftype-index="false" class="jsx-4062602538 footer"><div class="jsx-4062602538 container-row footer-trio"><div class="jsx-4062602538 footer-company"><div class="jsx-4062602538 logo"><img alt="Top10VPN" loading="lazy" width="184" height="26" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="/static/images/logo.svg"/></div><p class="jsx-4062602538">We've been testing and reviewing VPN services since 2016. 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Some of his most notable studies include:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"/research/websites-blocked-in-russia/\"\u003eWebsites Blocked in Russia\u003c/a\u003e: tracks and analyzes the thousands of websites officially blocked in Russia since the invasion of Ukraine that relate to the conflict. The result is the only public dataset of its kind in the world.\n \t\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"/research/cost-of-internet-shutdowns/\"\u003eThe Global Cost of Internet Shutdowns\u003c/a\u003e: monitors the economic cost of every major internet shutdown around the world since 2019. This research is regularly cited by academics and major government organizations.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"/research/free-vpn-investigations/\"\u003eThe Dangers of Free VPN\u003c/a\u003e is a collection of 11 research reports into various aspects of the ownership and security of free VPN mobile apps. Simon has also investigated app store policies around VPN privacy.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"/research/global-mobile-vpn-report/\"\u003eGlobal Mobile VPN Report\u003c/a\u003e: a world-first study of mobile VPN download growth across 70+ countries with year-over-year data back to 2016.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"/research/uk-isp-blocked-websites/\"\u003eCollateral Damage in the War Against Online Harms\u003c/a\u003e: co-authored with Open Rights Group, this investigation into overblocking of websites by UK ISPs revealed over 400 charity, school and social supports sites had been blocked in error.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n"},{"heading":"Public Policy \u0026 Academia","content":"\u003cp\u003eSimon\u0026#8217;s ongoing research into the \u003ca href=\"/research/cost-of-internet-shutdowns/\"\u003eCost of Internet Shutdowns\u003c/a\u003e with \u003ca href=\"/about/vpn-experts/samuel/\"\u003eSamuel Woodhams\u003c/a\u003e is regularly cited in public policy documents and academic papers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome examples of this include:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.usitc.gov/publications/332/pub5334.pdf\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUnited States International Trade Commission official report\u003c/a\u003e: United States International Trade Commission Foreign Censorship, Part 2: Trade and Economic Effects on U.S. Businesses\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://unctad.org/system/files/official-document/der2021_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDigital Economy Report 2021\u003c/a\u003e for the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/CDT%20Senate%20Finance%20Committee%20Testimony%2015%20March%202022.pdf\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCenter for Democracy \u0026amp; Technology submission\u003c/a\u003e to the U.S. Senate Finance Committee\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355110982_Impact_of_Internet_Blockade_Post_Abrogation_of_Article_370_of_Indian_Constitution_on_Doctoral_Students_Pursuing_Research_in_Kashmir\"\u003eAcademic paper\u003c/a\u003e authored by researchers at University of Kashmir: “Impact of Internet Blockade Post Abrogation of Article 370 of Indian Constitution on Doctoral Students Pursuing Research in Kashmir”\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348658414_Symbiotic_Suppression_How_Digital_Authoritarianism_Helps_Facilitate_Physical_Repression_in_Indian_Controlled_Kashmir\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAcademic paper\u003c/a\u003e by White, P of University of Maine, “Symbiotic Suppression: How Digital Authoritarianism Helps Facilitate Physical Repression in Indian Controlled Kashmir”\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n"},{"heading":"Experience","content":"\u003cp\u003eSimon is frequently quoted as a VPN expert in privacy-related news stories and features, such as The Guardian, BBC News, CNN, CBS News, TIME, Los Angeles Times and The Sunday Times.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as authoring research for Top10VPN.com, Simon has written articles on VPN, privacy and censorship issues for other well-respected sites including Hackernoon, Reuters, OpenDemocracy and TechRadar.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimon brings extensive experience in technology and research from his 17-year career. He began as a journalist for the Australian Associated Press (AAP) in Sydney, Australia before emerging as a tech business leader in London, UK and Shanghai, China. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was the first team member to join Top10VPN.com and played a significant role in launching the VPN review website, extensively testing all the leading VPN services and writing the first VPN reviews and privacy guides.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimon has been a long-time user of both consumer and enterprise VPN technology. His time leading a Shanghai-based team remotely from London and working in China has given Simon first-hand experience of relying on a VPN as a vital anti-censorship tool.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis VPN investigations and other digital privacy and cybersecurity research have been featured in leading news sites including The New York Times, Bloomberg, The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Telegraph, Quartz, The Economist, Der Spiegel, NBC News, The Times, Fortune, and Fast Company.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis research findings have also received extensive coverage in major foreign-language publications all over the world, such as Deutsche Welle, CNet Japan, Repubblica, Le Figaro, ZDNet France, PC Magazin and CNN Espanol.\u003c/p\u003e\n"},{"heading":"Education","content":"\u003cp\u003eSimon holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) and a bachelor\u0026#8217;s degree from The University of Liverpool.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedia Inquiries\u003c/b\u003e: Please contact Simon at \u003ca href=\"mailto:simon@top10vpn.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esimon@top10vpn.com\u003c/a\u003e or visit our \u003ca href=\"/about/press/\"\u003ePress Room\u003c/a\u003e for more information.\u003c/p\u003e\n"}]},"position":"Head of Research","photo":{"url":"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2019/05/simon-migliano-headshot.jpg","alt":"Simon Migliano","sizes":[{"details":{"url":"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2019/05/simon-migliano-headshot.jpg"}}]},"slug":"simonmigliano","twitter":{"url":"simonmigliano"},"website":"https://www.simonmigliano.com/","linkedin":{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmigliano/"},"ext_ref":[{"url":"https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=0vuq76UAAAAJ\u0026hl=en\u0026oi=ao"},{"url":"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q113956142"}]}}},"url":{"route":"/about/vpn-experts/[authorSlug]","pathname":"/about/vpn-experts/[authorSlug]","query":{"authorSlug":"simonmigliano"},"asPath":"/about/vpn-experts/simonmigliano/","isFallback":false,"basePath":"","locale":"en","locales":["en","es","it","pl","pt","sv","fr","nl","de","ko"],"defaultLocale":"en","isReady":true,"isPreview":false,"isLocaleDomain":false},"showBanner":false,"vFlag":false,"variant":false,"GA4":"G-4F248Z2SQ6","fpTestsPercentage":"0","__N_SSP":true},"page":"/about/vpn-experts/[authorSlug]","query":{"authorSlug":"simonmigliano"},"buildId":"8be47ec9112a8b8f74f974fc2bc67ff3aa84ccff","isFallback":false,"isExperimentalCompile":false,"gssp":true,"appGip":true,"locale":"en","locales":["en","es","it","pl","pt","sv","fr","nl","de","ko"],"defaultLocale":"en","scriptLoader":[]}</script><script defer="" src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-4F248Z2SQ6"></script><script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('set', 'url_passthrough', true); gtag('consent', 'default', { 'ad_storage': 'granted', 'ad_user_data': 'granted', 'ad_personalization': 'granted', 'analytics_storage': 'granted', 'security_storage': 'granted', }); gtag('config','AW-951368176'); gtag('config','G-J4RT6V6VSW'); gtag('config','G-4F248Z2SQ6'); // TEMP: Collecting data on dark mode preference if (window.matchMedia && window.matchMedia('(prefers-color-scheme: dark)').matches) { window.gtag("event", "dark_mode_preference", { value: "dark", send_to: "G-4F248Z2SQ6", }); } else if (window.matchMedia && window.matchMedia('(prefers-color-scheme: light)').matches) { window.gtag("event", "dark_mode_preference", { value: "light", send_to: "G-4F248Z2SQ6", }); } else { window.gtag("event", "dark_mode_preference", { value: "no-preference", send_to: "G-4F248Z2SQ6", }); } // End TEMP </script><noscript><div style="display:inline"><img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" alt="" src="//googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/viewthroughconversion/951368176/?guid=ON&script=0"/></div></noscript></body></html>