[Consolidated] VPN Provider Recommendations
Mar 31, 2017, 9:30 pm
#316
Join Date: May 2006
Location: YYZ
Posts: 731
The only problem with PIA is that they're so popular, their IPs are frequently identified as spam or blocked.
My earlier suggestion of NordVPN and AirVPN are for the more anonymity-conscious, which rules out any of the 5 (or 9/14) eyes countries.
Apr 1, 2017, 2:47 am
#317
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 394
Right. Well, you could go live in a cave off the grid if you like. Otherwise, privacy doesn't really exist anyway. Sort of the same idea as door locks -- they won't deter someone who really wants YOUR stuff, but they will make it easier for thieves to go somewhere else if all they want is somebody's stuff.
Apr 1, 2017, 10:04 pm
#318
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,016
Apr 2, 2017, 3:27 pm
#320
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: ua Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver, Hyatt Gold, National Executive, Avis First
Posts: 203
All that said, I'm not a VPN "power user". I'm just looking for a safer connection when in public places for the most part. I don't torrent or anything out of the ordinary.
Apr 2, 2017, 8:16 pm
#321
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 394
US based or not - PIA doesn't store anything. And as such, even the FBI wasn't able to garner any data from them: https://torrentfreak.com/vpn-provide...i-case-160312/
I am not at all certain what will happen in the future of business and privacy regulations in the US, and I'm just as happy with a non-US based VPN who also doesn't log IP info. Like z28lt1, I'm not a power user, pirate, or torrent-er....I just want extra security when I'm in public places and doing secure functions like banking on my laptop or phone.
Apr 3, 2017, 11:31 am
#322
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Menlo Park, CA, USA
Programs: UA 1MM 0P, AA, DL, *wood, Lifetime FPC Plat., IHG, HHD
Posts: 6,912
That's great for PIA - but that was then, and this is now. There have been a lot of changes in the US since then
I am not at all certain what will happen in the future of business and privacy regulations in the US, and I'm just as happy with a non-US based VPN who also doesn't log IP info. Like z28lt1, I'm not a power user, pirate, or torrent-er....I just want extra security when I'm in public places and doing secure functions like banking on my laptop or phone.
I am not at all certain what will happen in the future of business and privacy regulations in the US, and I'm just as happy with a non-US based VPN who also doesn't log IP info. Like z28lt1, I'm not a power user, pirate, or torrent-er....I just want extra security when I'm in public places and doing secure functions like banking on my laptop or phone.
Privacy protections there were TO GO into effect in December 2017, will now NOT go into effect and previous LACK of definition about USE is now slightly more defined but the restrictions that had previously been put into policy and NOT gone into effect will not. So, for the foreseeable future we are not more or worse off than we were up to today, we just won't see ADDITIONAL protections afforded by legislation from the Obama administration taking place.
IMHO, and it sounds like possibly yours as well, it's a step backwards for citizen privacy protection, but it's not as if some switch is now turned off and the flooodgates can be opened and it's open season on citizen privacy.
As always though, stay safe out there and that requires using a VPN or some other masking technology, but that's no different than it has been for a long time now.
Last edited by nmenaker; Apr 3, 2017 at 12:41 pm
Apr 3, 2017, 2:40 pm
#323
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 394
No, I'm not referring to the recent US legislation, but I am referring to what I see as the unpredictability of possible future legislation. Just general unpredictability in the US.
Apr 4, 2017, 12:57 pm
#324
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Some hole
Posts: 2,783
Has anyone tried NordVPN or Express VPN?
I'm currently using PIA and I'm thinking about switching to a new provider. It happens quite frequently where some sites I visit are blocked by the VPN and have to disconnect the VPN and reconnect again.
I'm currently using PIA and I'm thinking about switching to a new provider. It happens quite frequently where some sites I visit are blocked by the VPN and have to disconnect the VPN and reconnect again.
Apr 4, 2017, 1:05 pm
#325
Join Date: May 2006
Location: YYZ
Posts: 731
Very pleased with NordVPN. No complaints with the service or reliability thus far. Their Windows software is fantastic, though my minor complaint is that it seems to be designed for the casual user. They got a bit cutesy with the design (which is great for newbies) but at the expense of sheer program speed (not so great for power users).
I don't recall having been blocked from any websites while on their IP range, but it definitely triggers those spam captcha tests a bit more often.
I don't recall having been blocked from any websites while on their IP range, but it definitely triggers those spam captcha tests a bit more often.
Apr 4, 2017, 1:09 pm
#326
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE100K MM
Posts: 588
I use NordVPN. If you configure OpenVPN manually, you can choose to go over port 443 (SSL) which is never blocked by anyone.
If you want Nord, PM me and I will send a link. We both get a referral bonus.
If you want Nord, PM me and I will send a link. We both get a referral bonus.
Apr 6, 2017, 9:27 am
#327
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Menlo Park, CA, USA
Programs: UA 1MM 0P, AA, DL, *wood, Lifetime FPC Plat., IHG, HHD
Posts: 6,912
Nord is one of the best VPN for features and functionality, but also usually pretty spendy. At the moment, its 79$ for 2 full years. That deal comes around every once and a while, but that is the best it gets for pricing.
May 10, 2017, 6:38 pm
#328
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CLE
Posts: 1,886
I just purchased the two year deal Nord VPN today. I'm not comfortable using public wifi. I spend too much time in Starbucks and a local cafe near to my employment. Plus, I have a few international trips coming up. Very easy to set up on my MacBook, iPhone, and iPad. I was tethering my toys to my iPhone as I get 10g free with TMo, but I want to be safe and also not go over 10g, as I am a surf-a-holic. I don't remember the exact price, but it was $70 something.
May 11, 2017, 1:52 am
#329
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: HaMerkaz/Exit 145
Programs: UA, LY, BA, AA
Posts: 13,167
I just purchased the two year deal Nord VPN today. I'm not comfortable using public wifi. I spend too much time in Starbucks and a local cafe near to my employment. Plus, I have a few international trips coming up. Very easy to set up on my MacBook, iPhone, and iPad. I was tethering my toys to my iPhone as I get 10g free with TMo, but I want to be safe and also not go over 10g, as I am a surf-a-holic. I don't remember the exact price, but it was $70 something.