I guess more people will be buying a VPN soon with the new laws being put in place but please pass this around, most people aren't aware of the ramifications of the Investigatory Powers Act

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/173199

Read the excel file on this page, im looking for a deal to replace my Cyberghost. Looking at this, Nord VPN or IP Vanish.
Nord VPN is not on the enemy of the internet list, but can only have one connection to the same server. I guess shouldnt be that much of a problem, just have to connect to a different country.
VPN Comparison

How does it compare to others -better than torgaurd?

IP vanish the best I've used (slick VPN, hide myass tried)

Used PIA for several years without a problem...servers all over world and can be used for torrenting if needed...

'valid for 12 months' I've got about 11 months of PIA left. Are you suggesting that I would get a code that I would apply in 11mths time and get the next 12mths or would it stack on the existing licence?
Sorry I checked the t&c's but didn't spot this before I got too bored

I've been using these guys for the past 12 months and it's a great VPN! Just purchased the deal! Thanks OP

worth a look: https://stacksocial.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=vpn

They were good.

But they have just bang there prices up big time.

can someone help

im looking to watch US tv in the UK, which would be the best VPN service that will get me the best connection to a US server?

thank you

​nord are sloooooooow

OP you may want to add the company is based in the US

is it worth it for netflix?

What tier is this?

I think my company (offshore oil platform) just blocked private internet access and I have still got 8 months left of my subscription. if anyone knows a work around I'd be much appreciative.

​Nord had had a series of problems recently. Very slow speeds and very poor support. IPVanish is a pretty shady VPN. I wouldn't touch it. I have used AirVPN and BlackVPN recently. both very good on speed. Neither keep anything logs but BlackVPN clinched it for me because they're outside the fourteen eyes. it's currently half price with voice "blackfriday".

PIA also gets good reviews but personally I wanted to avoid a US based VPN.

PIA have been tested legally, however I believe they don't have an NSA warrant canary on their site - they're pretty popular so I would expect intelligence agencies to keep an eye on them(whether they know it or not).

https://torrentfreak.com/vpn-providers-no-logging-claims-tested-in-fbi-case-160312/

It seems signup isn't so easy from an android phone. The signup box closes when entering details.

How would this deal with having all home traffic (streaming etc) through it? How much latency does it add?
I'm in the process of setting up a router at home to encrypt and tunnel all traffic and need a service which adds the least overhead.
On that note - are there any good guides or forums about this kind of thing?

I guess more people will be buying a VPN soon with the new laws being put in place but please pass this around, most people aren't aware of the ramifications of the Investigatory Powers Act

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/173199

Personally, on the few occasions that I need VPN, I use the native one in Opera browser (based in Canada with limited country options). Free and fast, but already blocked by Netflix.

Thanks mate.
I have also attached the link to Glen Greenwalds criteria for vpn selection if its of use to any body.
Glen Greenwald's criteria for selection of vpn

Just hope we can get enough people out there aware of whats going on, so many people I talk to knew nothing about the Investigatory Powers Act. When they realise that everything they do and their children do will be tracked it'll be too late.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/173199

I mention to everyone I speak to and try to explain just how serious this is. The way it has simply been slipped under the radar is disgusting. Lets not kid ourselves this is just the start!

I was thinking of switching from Cyber Ghost too... but they have a 2/3 off sale at the moment - makes it hard to leave! :laughing:

I've used PIA for a long time now absolutely faultless top speeds I've got 55mbps fibre & torrents are fast plus using their app on Windows or Android is so easy too.

I always use it torrenting & I'll use it 24/7 after the new tory spy on everyone law

I Have had PIA for over 3 years now and currently im getting up to 60mb from Sweden, Germany, Netherlands and London (its about as fast as my internet goes anyway) and I have it as soon as I logon to my Computer and always on my phone. Recently though, maybe due to increased popularity, I have found a few sites and apps blocks from certain locations. I just changed location which is a pain but at least I can get around it.

Also, Highly recommend using OpenVPN on WIndows 10 as I have found it drop out from time to time

Just an FYI - The PIA client defaults to the faster server, which is in the UK. Make sure you change it

Couple of well regarded non-US VPN providers with offers - AirVPN and blackVPN

https://airvpn.org/

https://www.blackvpn.com/

I can't decide whether to get this or CyberGhost. I just want to be able to change my country so that I can stream TV shows from Canada, Australia etc. I've had no luck with free versions and I had downloaded/torrented HotSpot Shield Elite but now it's requiring a password so I can't use it anymore :disappointed:

Red, how has it been for you? I know i wont be renewing, reason why its cheap in my opinion.

Little, all VPN should be able to do this, what i would do is Google the VPN and then whatever program you are using, so Cyberghost Netflix and see what the forums say. I would strongly suggest using Kodi though, free and better than Netflix.



Have you used either of these?
BlackVPN looks better as it's not in the 14 eyes, but AirVPN is on VPN Manager for Kodi... Black VPN is not so would have to try using the openvpn app on Kodi, not used VPN on Kodi for a long time though.

Just purchased this and it's been a complete nightmare (and I've barely got to the point of testing it's speeds). Why have they got such a weird setup for accounts/passwords?

Edit: Managed to fix the problem. After receiving some emails after purchasing the vpn I didn't get the email giving my username/password until 2.5 hours after I signed up. The entire setup of the VPN is annoying so I might end up cancelling before the 7 days money back guarantee runs out.

Also keep an eye on the the subscription. It automatically rolls onto the next year at the same price so if you're not interested in that you need to go to the website and change it in the control panel.

Many people speak highly of AirVPN you can check out their site and forums. I purchased from them a few days ago and I much prefer the client than Nord, PureVPN,Torguard and others - my favourite VPN so far(cross fingers). I don't want a US based VPN company - US law enforcement/government agencies are extreme and ruthless, who knows what they'll get up to.

I use pia on Linux, win 10, OS X iPad android its an excellent fast service but not on my router, some web sites will not load using a vpn so it's convenient to switch it off

Many thanks OP. I was paying $6.95 a month for this. Oops. Found it to be a good product so far.

It took 2 and a half hours for the account details to arrive in my inbox. No idea why. When I contacted them to say I hadn't received the email, they sent a password reset straight away and that took 30 mins too.

The people I emailed back and forward were quick in replying and very nice too.

Thinking about trying another black Friday VPN sale and see if I can find any better. I've used less well known VPN's before and the options/speeds they gave were better than I seem to be getting just now.

Gonna take this up later, thanks for the post, heard only good things for a couple of years about PIA from knowledgeable people.

I was getting ready to give up PIA but I connected the VPN through windows instead of through their client.

It now is pretty much perfect.

Have some heat op :o)

Thanks op, that's the mother in law's anonymous porn browsing sorted :laughing:

​you'd need to change it, if you need to get past geographical restrictions. Yes using the default UK server will still hide your usage but certain sites or content will be blocked.

I need to have a good read of this on Sunday and decide what is the best option for torrent's.

still a good deal at that price! heat op