[Consolidated] VPN Provider Recommendations
#331
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: BUF
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This thread is 22 pages long now and I hope I'm not repeating anybody, but...
Anyone interested in getting a VPN should keep an eye on Humble Bundle. Every couple of months they have a bundle that includes a year of VPN access. It's usually $15 and you get all the other software in the bundle as well. I got a year's access to Ghostify that way and so far I'm happy with it. I set up a Linux virtual machine on my computer with the Ghostify VPN configured on it. That way I can get normal USA Netflix/Hulu, etc but I have the VPN when I need it. They just had one that expired, so it'll probably be a few weeks until another VPN offer comes up.
Anyone interested in getting a VPN should keep an eye on Humble Bundle. Every couple of months they have a bundle that includes a year of VPN access. It's usually $15 and you get all the other software in the bundle as well. I got a year's access to Ghostify that way and so far I'm happy with it. I set up a Linux virtual machine on my computer with the Ghostify VPN configured on it. That way I can get normal USA Netflix/Hulu, etc but I have the VPN when I need it. They just had one that expired, so it'll probably be a few weeks until another VPN offer comes up.
#332
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Somewhere in Florida
Posts: 2,622
::BUMP::
Well, the Olympics start tomorrow and as always, in the USA, NBC's coverage will be pathetic at best, unwatchable at worst. I'm expecting BBC to do stellar coverage like they did for the last Olympics.
What's everyone using for a VPN these days?
Well, the Olympics start tomorrow and as always, in the USA, NBC's coverage will be pathetic at best, unwatchable at worst. I'm expecting BBC to do stellar coverage like they did for the last Olympics.
What's everyone using for a VPN these days?
#333
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Menlo Park, CA, USA
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Posts: 6,912
both have 2 week trials, should cover the olympics
#334
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2000
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Since I got gigabit fiber at home, I just use an OpenVPN server running on my home router. As a plus, it shows up as I'm at home for web site security flags, and for AT&T's limited streaming options.
I'm still paid up through next year on Witopia, but haven't been using it and won't renew.
Failing that, I would still be pretty happy with Witopia if I didn't have a better option for free.
I'm still paid up through next year on Witopia, but haven't been using it and won't renew.
Failing that, I would still be pretty happy with Witopia if I didn't have a better option for free.
#335
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 394
Still very happy with Tunnelbear - they don't allow torrents, which is fine by me, and I like that it's not US based. Still easy and efficient.
#338
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: HH Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Gold, Hyatt something
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I switched to VPN Unlimited a few months back, as my last 2 year subscription ran out. They had a lifetime subscription for Cyber Monday, so for $30, so it seemed a reasonable bet. Works fine, for the most part.
Doesn’t work for streaming Hulu from Asia, but I would have been surprised if it worked.
Doesn’t work for streaming Hulu from Asia, but I would have been surprised if it worked.
#339
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Chicagoland/ORD
Programs: UA Million Miler (Gold), Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 3,458
I've been using Hotspot Shield for years and posted this fact on another forum when someone asked about VPNs. Another user posted this in reply:
Hot Shield has several problems:
Should I be concerned about these items and switch to another VPN? With its current price special, NordVPN would be the logical alternative.
Hot Shield has several problems:
- It's more expensive.
- This service logs....
- It leaks...
- It is under the purview of '5 eyes' alliance rules. If you don't know what this is.....google it
- It's slow in the US.
Should I be concerned about these items and switch to another VPN? With its current price special, NordVPN would be the logical alternative.
#340
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 409
Pricing page for Hotspot Shield shows $72/year. Where is $30/year?
I've been using Hotspot Shield for years and posted this fact on another forum when someone asked about VPNs. Another user posted this in reply:
Hot Shield has several problems:
Should I be concerned about these items and switch to another VPN? With its current price special, NordVPN would be the logical alternative.
Hot Shield has several problems:
- It's more expensive.
- This service logs....
- It leaks...
- It is under the purview of '5 eyes' alliance rules. If you don't know what this is.....google it
- It's slow in the US.
Should I be concerned about these items and switch to another VPN? With its current price special, NordVPN would be the logical alternative.
#341
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Chicagoland/ORD
Programs: UA Million Miler (Gold), Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 3,458
#342
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So there seem to be a lot of sites generating "best VPN" lists all the time, probably because they get some kind of commission if people click through the links?
Some of these articles are touting Black Friday or Cyber Monday pricing now. For instance:
https://www.techradar.com/vpn/best-vpn
Are these "special" 1, 2 or 3-year deals available round the year or is it as they claim a sale around this time of year?
I'm thinking of biting on PIA for 1 year at $39.95 but they also offer 2 years for $69.95.
I'd be inclined to do one year, to make sure the service is as good as promised, before committing to more than a year. If I do one year, am I likely to find comparable pricing a year from now?
Mainly curious about whether Netflix and others are blocking the IPs from these VPN providers or if they keep getting new blocks of IPs and are playing a cat and mouse game.
Or is Netflix eventually going to be able to block the IPs of most of the well-known VPN providers?
Some of these articles are touting Black Friday or Cyber Monday pricing now. For instance:
https://www.techradar.com/vpn/best-vpn
Are these "special" 1, 2 or 3-year deals available round the year or is it as they claim a sale around this time of year?
I'm thinking of biting on PIA for 1 year at $39.95 but they also offer 2 years for $69.95.
I'd be inclined to do one year, to make sure the service is as good as promised, before committing to more than a year. If I do one year, am I likely to find comparable pricing a year from now?
Mainly curious about whether Netflix and others are blocking the IPs from these VPN providers or if they keep getting new blocks of IPs and are playing a cat and mouse game.
Or is Netflix eventually going to be able to block the IPs of most of the well-known VPN providers?
#343
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#344
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Menlo Park, CA, USA
Programs: UA 1MM 0P, AA, DL, *wood, Lifetime FPC Plat., IHG, HHD
Posts: 6,912
So there seem to be a lot of sites generating "best VPN" lists all the time, probably because they get some kind of commission if people click through the links?
Some of these articles are touting Black Friday or Cyber Monday pricing now. For instance:
https://www.techradar.com/vpn/best-vpn
Are these "special" 1, 2 or 3-year deals available round the year or is it as they claim a sale around this time of year?
I'm thinking of biting on PIA for 1 year at $39.95 but they also offer 2 years for $69.95.
I'd be inclined to do one year, to make sure the service is as good as promised, before committing to more than a year. If I do one year, am I likely to find comparable pricing a year from now?
Mainly curious about whether Netflix and others are blocking the IPs from these VPN providers or if they keep getting new blocks of IPs and are playing a cat and mouse game.
Or is Netflix eventually going to be able to block the IPs of most of the well-known VPN providers?
Some of these articles are touting Black Friday or Cyber Monday pricing now. For instance:
https://www.techradar.com/vpn/best-vpn
Are these "special" 1, 2 or 3-year deals available round the year or is it as they claim a sale around this time of year?
I'm thinking of biting on PIA for 1 year at $39.95 but they also offer 2 years for $69.95.
I'd be inclined to do one year, to make sure the service is as good as promised, before committing to more than a year. If I do one year, am I likely to find comparable pricing a year from now?
Mainly curious about whether Netflix and others are blocking the IPs from these VPN providers or if they keep getting new blocks of IPs and are playing a cat and mouse game.
Or is Netflix eventually going to be able to block the IPs of most of the well-known VPN providers?
Most of these "deals" are available pretty much year round. I use a couple, for various reasons, nord and torguard. The 99$ three year NORD is pretty much always available. TG for 25-30$ a year is also pretty much always available too.