09-09-2019, 23:53
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Looking for a new VPN
Well i've been with Private Internet Access since late September 2015 and its now time to move on so i've cancelled my yearly renewal with them.
I don't think they are offering value for money anymore as i've seen a dramatic decrease in speed + more and more random disconnects from their service.
I'm just wondering what VPN does others on here use and would you recommend?
Thanks.
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10-09-2019, 06:34
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Sad Doig Fan!
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Re: Looking for a new VPN
I've been using VPN Area for a while now. I highly rate it. £59 per year ATM. Up to 6 devices.
https://vpnarea.com/front/
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10-09-2019, 12:21
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Re: Looking for a new VPN
£59 a year is a little steep isnt it?
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10-09-2019, 16:42
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Re: Looking for a new VPN
It's cheaper if you buy 3 years at a time.
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10-09-2019, 21:42
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Dr Pepper Addict
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Re: Looking for a new VPN
Quote:
Originally Posted by alanbjames
I'm just wondering what VPN does others on here use and would you recommend?
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None.
I'm curious what you need one for ?
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10-09-2019, 22:28
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Re: Looking for a new VPN
Paul, there's no need to go on the offensive and act like you are.
Some people u know use VPN's for legitimate reasons.
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11-09-2019, 18:43
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Re: Looking for a new VPN
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Originally Posted by alanbjames
Paul, there's no need to go on the offensive and act like you are.
Some people u know use VPN's for legitimate reasons.
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There is no need for you to be an ass either, it was a perfectly valid question.
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12-09-2019, 08:11
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Re: Looking for a new VPN
The main reasons i use a VPN are these....
I go for treatment regular in hospital and while using their internet i like to secure my traffic.
And i like to unblock youtube videos and netflix videos that are not available for viewing in the UK.
Last edited by Paul M; 12-09-2019 at 18:39.
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12-09-2019, 18:41
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Re: Looking for a new VPN
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Originally Posted by alanbjames
And i like to unblock youtube videos and netflix videos that are not available for viewing in the UK.
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So much for your assertion about legitimate use.
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13-09-2019, 22:28
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Re: Looking for a new VPN
I use PIA and have no problems
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14-09-2019, 10:58
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Re: Looking for a new VPN
Progers PIA served me well since 2015 but for weeks ive been having issues with servers being slow and all sorts of random disconnections.
I have reported it numerous times and nothing seems to have been done.
On the UK servers i used to get around 80mb on a speed test which is a large drop from 350MB but i put up with it, the other night before signing upto ExpressVPN i couldnt get over 12mb on the London server.
Im getting double the speeds on ExpressVPN i was getting on PIA.
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14-09-2019, 11:30
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Re: Looking for a new VPN
Quote:
Originally Posted by alanbjames
Progers PIA served me well since 2015 but for weeks ive been having issues with servers being slow and all sorts of random disconnections.
I have reported it numerous times and nothing seems to have been done.
On the UK servers i used to get around 80mb on a speed test which is a large drop from 350MB but i put up with it, the other night before signing upto ExpressVPN i couldnt get over 12mb on the London server.
Im getting double the speeds on ExpressVPN i was getting on PIA.
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How much?
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14-09-2019, 19:28
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Pete
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Re: Looking for a new VPN
Quote:
Originally Posted by alanbjames
Progers PIA served me well since 2015 but for weeks ive been having issues with servers being slow and all sorts of random disconnections.
I have reported it numerous times and nothing seems to have been done.
On the UK servers i used to get around 80mb on a speed test which is a large drop from 350MB but i put up with it, the other night before signing upto ExpressVPN i couldnt get over 12mb on the London server.
Im getting double the speeds on ExpressVPN i was getting on PIA.
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I’m getting between 50 and 60Mb on a Virgin 100Mb connection to the U.K. servers; today it connected me to The Netherlands, that was 66Mb
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14-09-2019, 19:47
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Re: Looking for a new VPN
VPNBOOK https://www.vpnbook.com/ ???
I've never used one, but may do to get around post-brexit online TV watching.
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22-09-2019, 21:18
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Re: Looking for a new VPN
Taf, the only issue with VPN book i can remember from the past is they sometimes randomly change the user and password and u then u need to relook them up again.
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