VPN Recommendations and Discussion

[HHTel]

That does appear strange.

I probably use it several times a day, sometimes for quite a long period. When I'm connected to the VPN, 3BB disconnects their internet connection but the line stays open otherwise the VPN wouldn't work.

When I look at the available connections, the VPN shows on the list but not connected (unless you have it connected)

There was a short period after getting it that BB, dropped their connection after being connected to the VPN for a while. I had to reconnect manually. That's gone away. I guess it had something to do with their software.

[Big Boy]

I must have signed up about the same time as you migrant, and for catch-up TV it is by far the best solution I've had in Thailand. No problems. However, I feel it is suspect for live streaming.

Incidentally, I've been using it for about 4 hours this afternoon without a hitch.

[Dannie Boy]

I’d agree with BB - most catch-up programmes work fine but the recent football matches have highlighted the problems of trying to watch live coverage - although I suspect that could be partially down to TOT.

[migrant]

When I used the VPN it worked fine but I kept getting knocked off my internet, even when I wasn't using the VPN.

[buksida]

Sounds like a provider or power issue. If the net is going down regardless of whether you have the VPN on - it is the provider.

My experience is similar to those above - it works well for regular use and catchup, but not for live streaming.

[migrant]

Sounds like a provider or power issue. If the net is going down regardless of whether you have the VPN on - it is the provider.

My experience is similar to those above - it works well for regular use and catchup, but not for live streaming.

But when mine goes down the wife's is working fine.

[buksida]

No AV software or firewall blocking the connection?

[migrant]

No AV software or firewall blocking the connection?

I don't have AV and not sure about how to check firewall

[hhinner]

No AV software or firewall blocking the connection?

I don't have AV and not sure about how to check firewall

When was the last time you restarted the router? If only a few days never mind. If a couple of weeks maybe try a restart.

[HHTel]

Right click on Windows then select settings - network and internet>

This should show you the status of various things including Windows Firewall.

[migrant]

Thanks all, will give the ideas a try!!

[HHTel]

Not sure what happened today. Since using Express VPN I've been getting downloads in the high teens mbps. Today I downloaded 3 movies, all of which came down at more than 40 mbps.

And yes I was connected via the VPN.

[Big Boy]

Maybe you should write a letter of complaint

[PeteC]

Not sure what happened today. Since using Express VPN I've been getting downloads in the high teens mbps. Today I downloaded 3 movies, all of which came down at more than 40 mbps.

And yes I was connected via the VPN.

Check out the below, They've introduced a new protocol. I'm not sure for desktop though, or just mobile? I haven't look at their video yet.

https://www.expressvpn.com/lightway

[HHTel]

Maybe you should write a letter of complaint

Before I upgraded to a new laptop, I was downloading with no problem from 3BB but of course my connection was much slower so probably not noticed. After connecting my new laptop, the internet speed went from 100+ to 800+ due to 5G.

As usual, I went to download some movies from YTS and the speed was around 60 mbps (up from around 5 - 10). Of course that was recognised by 3BB software and after 2 movies, they shut me down. Hence the need for the VPN.

I have to say that I'm very impressed with it so far.

Thanks for the link, Pete, maybe they've updated all their software during the launch of their 'light' app.