Internet in China
Mar 24, 2020 | 8:50 am
#1
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Internet in China
I work on the Internet and very often lately it happens that many resources do not have access. This is a very serious problem for me. I would like to unlock these restrictions. I heard there are such special VPN servers that allow you to connect to unlimited Internet and remove many restrictions. How does it all work today. How to find a reliable VPN server. What conditions do you need to fulfill for this and how much does it cost? And are there any additional options? I would like to understand this in great detail.
Mar 24, 2020 | 9:06 am
#2
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I work on the Internet and very often lately it happens that many resources do not have access. This is a very serious problem for me. I would like to unlock these restrictions. I heard there are such special VPN servers that allow you to connect to unlimited Internet and remove many restrictions. How does it all work today. How to find a reliable VPN server. What conditions do you need to fulfill for this and how much does it cost? And are there any additional options? I would like to understand this in great detail.
Mar 24, 2020 | 2:46 pm
#4
Join Date: Oct 2014
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The effectiveness of VPNs comes and goes, depending on where you are, how you're connecting to the internet, the particular VPN, the tides, etc.
Interestingly, I've never seen any suggestion that using a non-Mainland SIM -- which achieves much the same result as a VPN though at higher cost -- is illegal.
Interestingly, I've never seen any suggestion that using a non-Mainland SIM -- which achieves much the same result as a VPN though at higher cost -- is illegal.
Mar 25, 2020 | 2:52 pm
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Yes, using a roaming SIM card in China is a perfectly legal way to access the internet without the usual restrictions of the great firewall. You can get prepaid SIM cards from Hong Kong and some other SE Asian countries and even the UK (CMLink) with a preloaded amount of data that can be used for roaming in China.
Using a VPN in China is not illegal, but using an unlicensed VPN is. But getting a licenced VPN involves a lot of paperwork and money.
Using a VPN in China is not illegal, but using an unlicensed VPN is. But getting a licenced VPN involves a lot of paperwork and money.
Mar 27, 2020 | 4:15 am
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I wouldn't say it's the cheapest, but I definitely use my HK sim when I'm working.