What are VPN good for? Keeping yourself secure (please note that the VPN host can give up your IP if pressured). Also, always access HTTPS (SSL/TLS) websites when connecting to secure websites. The connection as of right now is only by PPTP and seems to be located in the USA.
If you are interested in a free VPN service from vpnod.com, you must send a Send an email to promotion@vpnod.com with subject vpnod and you will get an instant reply with access credentials to VPNoD service.
There are several setup instructions for:
Windows
Mac OS X
Ubuntu Linux
iPhone/iPad
Android