VPN Recommendations and Discussion
- StevePIraq
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Re: VPN Recommendations
I have been using PIA for a few years, never a problem, can access just about anything. I have the occasional issue with BBC videos but not much else.
Two year access $70 special
https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/
Two year access $70 special
https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/
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- StevePIraq
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"Live everyday as if it were your last because someday you're going to be right." Muhammad Ali
- 404cameljockey
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I've used WiTopia for 11-12 years and they are superb in all respects. You can use it for absolutely everything. If BBC block one of their IP addresses they will provide you with fresh ones inside a few hours (in my experience). Also live online support.
https://www.techradar.com/reviews/witopia
https://www.techradar.com/reviews/witopia
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Thanks guys, will look into the suggestions - have tried those review sites but they're full of affiliate links so cant really be taken seriously.
Anyone tried PureVPN?
Anyone tried PureVPN?
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- 404cameljockey
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I and several others are telling you from personal recommendation?
Edit: Actually, thinking about this, you need to say whether you want to use it a lot or a little. If you don't mind paying a little, is that over $50 a year, or less?
Edit: Actually, thinking about this, you need to say whether you want to use it a lot or a little. If you don't mind paying a little, is that over $50 a year, or less?
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Re: VPN Recommendations
Edit: heavy use, I see most are priced in the same range, around $70 for two years - no problems with that.
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- 404cameljockey
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You won't get a premium VPN for $35 a year, but you may get a useable one. IMO PureVPN is not premium, which is why it's cheap. When you research you will see for yourself, but if you consider PC World impartial, here's just one reason not to go PureVPN. As the article says correctly, you have to be able to trust your VPN:
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3219730 ... eview.html
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3219730 ... eview.html
Re: VPN Recommendations
^^ I don't use a paid VPN service but if I did and I was worried about security and privacy and wanted access to US sites I might be more inclined to want a provider with a virtual US server based in a European country, where privacy and data laws are very strong, rather than a real US server within federal security services jurisdiction. Also might prefer the company itself to be based in another jurisdiction.
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I use purevpn til end off may but will change them ,to expressvpn,as they only have P2P protocol in DK so I can't see everything on tv ,and thats one of the main reason I wan't it.The same goes with Nordvpn,but you can see which protocol there is for each country,and they have a nice 3 years deal and 30 days monye back quarenty as well
expressvpn allso have a 30 days monye back quarenty
- 404cameljockey
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I won't beat the drum any more after this post, but WiTopia have many hundreds of servers for you to choose from in I believe over 70 countries (including China), offer a choice of protocols and also encryption methods, and I have never experienced a moment of downtime on any of their services in over 10 years. I won't be changing any time soon.
They gave me 3 IP addresses to use in the UK via 3 different protocols, to avoid BBC's connection blocking.
https://www.personalvpn.com/support/why-witopia/
They gave me 3 IP addresses to use in the UK via 3 different protocols, to avoid BBC's connection blocking.
https://www.personalvpn.com/support/why-witopia/
Re: VPN Recommendations
Ok, have narrowed it down to these four ...
NordVPN, $79 2 years, - 3655 servers, 61 countries, 6 devices
ExpressVPN, $99 1 year, - 2000 servers, 148 locations, 5 devices
PIA, $69 2 years, - 3000 servers, 28 countries, 5 devices
Witopia, $50 1 year, - n/a servers, 45 countries, 5 devices
There isn't much between them price-wise, but Express is the most expensive. I like the idea of the reliable support with Witopia, something completely lacking with hosting companies. Nord also looks pretty solid with a lot of servers and six logins.
NordVPN, $79 2 years, - 3655 servers, 61 countries, 6 devices
ExpressVPN, $99 1 year, - 2000 servers, 148 locations, 5 devices
PIA, $69 2 years, - 3000 servers, 28 countries, 5 devices
Witopia, $50 1 year, - n/a servers, 45 countries, 5 devices
There isn't much between them price-wise, but Express is the most expensive. I like the idea of the reliable support with Witopia, something completely lacking with hosting companies. Nord also looks pretty solid with a lot of servers and six logins.
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Nord VPN looks great with its 2 year deal.
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That is a great deal you got.