We firmly recommend not using a free VPN to watch Hotstar India in the UK or the US. These services tend to have smaller networks than paying VPNs, making offering Indian servers less possible. Besides, free VPNs typically have more users than their paying counterparts, meaning you can expect sluggish speeds, long buffering times, and video stuttering if you can reach Hotstar first. Free VPNs, too, can pose a real risk to privacy. For example, many of the apps you'll find on the Google Play Store don't use encryption, meaning they're no safer than normal browsing. Equally alarming is the invasion of significant marketplaces with Trojans looking to take advantage of your privacy issues. Using a trustworthy VPN is the safest way to secure yourself online, preferably following a strict no-logs policy.