Proton VPN has surged ahead in the VPN race. The Swiss service now operates servers in 145 countries, topping competitors like NordVPN’s 135 countries and ExpressVPN’s 105. This expansion, announced just days ago, adds 16 new locations in two weeks alone. CNET calls it the biggest global footprint among tested providers. Servers total around 20,000. New spots include Lebanon, Nicaragua, Gabon, Papua New Guinea, Kyrgyzstan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Proton VPN’s official X post states: “Internet freedom shouldn’t have borders, which is why we now cover 145 countries. The 15 new additions… means we are expanding access in regions where censorship, surveillance, or instability make having a VPN essential.” Proton VPN on X . And it’s not just numbers. Proton targets underserved areas. Think Africa and Central Asia. TechRadar reports an “aggressive two-week infrastructure rollout.” Tom’s Guide notes 19 countries added since October 2025, pushing past 19,700 servers.…