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VPN Recommendations
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 5:22 pm
by Jakubs Tash
As per the title thread, does anyone have any recommendations / experience of certain providers please?
Re: VPN Recommendations
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 5:27 pm
by Steve1956
A good free one is Planet VPN
Re: VPN Recommendations
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 5:27 pm
by RVclaret
Express VPN is spot on for me.
Re: VPN Recommendations
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 5:32 pm
by Vegas Claret
surfshark for me, never let me down - they also sponsor pretty much every youtube channel so you can get superb offers/deals
Re: VPN Recommendations
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 5:53 pm
by 4:20
I used Express VPN for a couple of years but ran into problems trying to access BBC IPlayer for the football. It was a bit hit and miss. I've switched to Nord VPN and it's been flawless these past 6 months or so.
Re: VPN Recommendations
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 6:08 pm
by AGENT_CLARET
For Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... hunder.vpn
I've used it for year's and not had one single problem with it
Re: VPN Recommendations
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 6:15 pm
by cricketfield73
I've no great experience or I.T. knowledge, but all I can say is that Surfshark has been excellent for me since I took it out about a year ago.
Re: VPN Recommendations
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 6:19 pm
by Mayoclaret
Have only ever really used Private Internet Access (PIA) for approx 8 years now. Good range of servers, decent customer service and maintains good speeds. Never really had an issue at all - costs 70 euros for 3 years + 3 months free. Or 37 euros for 12 months. I go for 39 months deal as more than happy with PIA. Plenty of very good other providers out there also.
Re: VPN Recommendations
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 6:52 pm
by Claret86
Just signed upto surfshark due to my iptv not liking sky. So far so good
Re: VPN Recommendations
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 7:46 pm
by claretblue
Claret86 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 20, 2023 6:52 pm
Just signed upto surfshark due to my iptv not liking sky. So far so good
how much and how long for Claret86?
Re: VPN Recommendations
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 8:07 pm
by Vintage Claret
When I was working, our IT 'expert' told me to be wary of free VPN's as you can't always trust their privacy policies and/or how they use and share your data.
I've been using Nord VPN for a few years- very fast and reliable and covers up to 4 devices.
Worth looking on some of those cashback sites to see what VPN deals are on offer.
I actually got the first 2 years free when I signed up to Nord as it was £65 with 100% cashback after 6 months!
Re: VPN Recommendations
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 9:16 pm
by Billy Balfour
Yes, if it's free, ask yourself why, especially with something like a VPN and your privacy.
Re: VPN Recommendations
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 10:04 pm
by cockneyclaret
PIA or IPVanish are my go too's
Re: VPN Recommendations
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 10:26 pm
by chipbutty
Vintage Claret wrote: ↑Mon Feb 20, 2023 8:07 pm
When I was working, our IT 'expert' told me to be wary of free VPN's as you can't always trust their privacy policies and/or how they use and share your data.
I've been using Nord VPN for a few years- very fast and reliable and covers up to 4 devices.
Worth looking on some of those cashback sites to see what VPN deals are on offer.
I actually got the first 2 years free when I signed up to Nord as it was £65 with 100% cashback after 6 months!
Currently 90% Cashback for new Nord VPN customers with Quidco!
https://www.quidco.com/nordvpn/
Re: VPN Recommendations
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 8:13 am
by 4midable
NEVER use a free VPN
i use windscribe
Re: VPN Recommendations
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 8:24 am
by Xianclaret
Lived overseas for 12 years in places like China, Thailand, etc, NordVPN for me. Works everywhere I have ever been and with instant hookup and available on up to 6 devices. Good Luck.
Re: VPN Recommendations
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 8:32 am
by ClaretAL
Do VPN's not throttle your bandwidth?
Re: VPN Recommendations
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 9:33 am
by gawthorpe_view
ClaretAL wrote: ↑Tue Feb 21, 2023 8:32 am
Do VPN's not throttle your bandwidth?
Marginally, I've found Surfshark reduces my speed by about 5%, no more.
Re: VPN Recommendations
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 10:04 am
by Claret86
claretblue wrote: ↑Mon Feb 20, 2023 7:46 pm
how much and how long for Claret86?
It was £40 for 12 months or £60 for 24 months. I got the 2 year deal. My IPTV did a January sale so I save £20 on that
Re: VPN Recommendations
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 10:17 am
by 4midable
If you look in the right places you can get a login to ANY major vpn for the price of a packet of crisps. For a min of 6 months
Re: VPN Recommendations
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 10:30 am
by Quickenthetempo
Be careful with your details setting one up.
I got hacked through having NordVPN, tried blackmailing in me etc.. but had the password and email address I used for that.
Re: VPN Recommendations
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 10:39 am
by Funkydrummer
I used IPVanish for 18 months or so and it was fine. It did it's job, no fuss, no frills.
I now use the VPN that comes (at a reasonable cost) as an extra with Norton.
Again, it works fine, and doesn't seem to affect internet speed.