VPN which one have you chosen?

[stupidfarang]

Hi, looking for a VPN to connect with the UK, need reliable, fast, VPN. Can you share your thoughts on VPN's you have used? Just need the basic as have paid security programme, am Looking at Surfshark, any comments about them?

[BritManToo]

VeePN add-on for chrome, it's free.

[worgeordie]

I use Browsec VPN , just for its ease of use ,have used it for quite a few years,

just use it for streaming from USA ,UK Australia , I have used Surfshark and a

few others but they had more steps to make a secure connection ,

 

regards Worgeordie 

 

[sammieuk1]

Android dozens of free working apps Vpnify has been working for a year+/ windows nothing lasts long for free 🤔

[norfolkandchance]

NordVPN. Had it for years. Works well for me.

[BenStark]

This is what the OP asked

 

Hi, looking for a VPN to connect with the UK, need reliable, fast, VPN.

 

And out come the cheap skates with their recommendations of free vpn's, as if a free app would ever be able to fulfil the OP's requirements.

 

What every one of them fails to realize is, if you get something for free that means you are the product, and that is especially so with services that can see what you're connecting to, e.g. VPN's

 

 

[Moonlover]

This one: https://www.streamvpn.com I've been using them since 2006, firstly in China, then Egypt and now here. Very reliable and a great support desk on the very rare occasions that things do go awry 

[petermik]

8 minutes ago, BenStark said:

This is what the OP asked

 

Hi, looking for a VPN to connect with the UK, need reliable, fast, VPN.

 

And out come the cheap skates with their recommendations of free vpn's, as if a free app would ever be able to fulfil the OP's requirements.

 

What every one of them fails to realize is, if you get something for free that means you are the product, and that is especially so with services that can see what you're connecting to, e.g. VPN's

 

 

Mines a free one....Urban VPN proxy with Firefox...never had a problem with it

[The Fugitive]

Signed up for three years only last week with; Smart DNS Proxy. It's both a Proxy and a VPN. Paid $42.48 USD + VAT. Cheap enough and streams OK for me. https://www.smartdnsproxy.com/

[RayWright]

Use a combination of VyprVPN and ExpressVPN, so covered if any issues.

Originally used as App on PC, ChromeBook or Android mobile. Recently moved to hardware type solution where VPN is loaded on my router, am experiencing 5 to 10 times performance, wish I had done this sooner, especially for the Rugby World Cup. Take a look at GL-iNet.

[Poilu]

I use Nord VPN, mainly for France virtual location but I have never had any issues with any other virtual locations. It is very fast, especially using the Nordlynx protocol. The introductory offer lasting 2 years cost very little and came bundled with an excellent password manager and cloud storage. 

[it is what it is]

 

i use nord for uk connection, no problems at all. customer support very good.

 

i had it for six months then had to return home for a while, so cancelled it. they quickly made me an offer, 36 months for 60 GBP, bargain.

[LS24]

I just read about a few of the VPNs that have been mentioned. People aren't using these VPN for banking, are they? Two of the VPN state that they have the right to collect all data from the browser. That would include passwords. They are free for a reason.

 

If yoy are just streaming, there might no be too much issue. But if you store passwords in your browser, the VPN has access to that too.

[Stocky]

NordVPN works fine for me too.

[connda]

4 hours ago, stupidfarang said:

Hi, looking for a VPN to connect with the UK, need reliable, fast, VPN. Can you share your thoughts on VPN's you have used? Just need the basic as have paid security programme, am Looking at Surfshark, any comments about them?

If that is you only criterion, then just about any VPN on the market will do.  If you're using it for streaming, then choose one that is "streaming optimized." 

[stupidfarang]

21 hours ago, BritManToo said:

VeePN add-on for chrome, it's free.

Interesting will look into it, thanks

[stupidfarang]

21 hours ago, BenStark said:

This is what the OP asked

 

Hi, looking for a VPN to connect with the UK, need reliable, fast, VPN.

 

And out come the cheap skates with their recommendations of free vpn's, as if a free app would ever be able to fulfil the OP's requirements.

 

What every one of them fails to realize is, if you get something for free that means you are the product, and that is especially so with services that can see what you're connecting to, e.g. VPN's

 

 

Always good to get peoples thoughts and experince so that one can make a balance decision. I do agree that many "Free" products have their limitations but may work for some people as we all have differant requirements.

[stupidfarang]

21 hours ago, Moonlover said:

This one: https://www.streamvpn.com I've been using them since 2006, firstly in China, then Egypt and now here. Very reliable and a great support desk on the very rare occasions that things do go awry 

Do you link it back to a UK address? I ask as if you do then you will have experince for the UK which is what I need. Thank you for the input, appreciated

[BritManToo]

21 hours ago, BenStark said:

This is what the OP asked

 

Hi, looking for a VPN to connect with the UK, need reliable, fast, VPN.

 

And out come the cheap skates with their recommendations of free vpn's, as if a free app would ever be able to fulfil the OP's requirements.

 

What every one of them fails to realize is, if you get something for free that means you are the product, and that is especially so with services that can see what you're connecting to, e.g. VPN's

 

 

Op didn't specify a use.

I use the veepn add on to access UK government websites that block foreign use.

[stupidfarang]

19 hours ago, LS24 said:

I just read about a few of the VPNs that have been mentioned. People aren't using these VPN for banking, are they? Two of the VPN state that they have the right to collect all data from the browser. That would include passwords. They are free for a reason.

 

If yoy are just streaming, there might no be too much issue. But if you store passwords in your browser, the VPN has access to that too.

Excellent point, do not want anyone collecting data let alone passwords. Thanks for bring this to everyones attention as how many of us read the fine print?

[BritManToo]

9 minutes ago, stupidfarang said:

Excellent point, do not want anyone collecting data let alone passwords. Thanks for bring this to everyones attention as how many of us read the fine print?

Collecting data = where you are, what you look at. Nothing to do with recording the content.

[Moonlover]

20 minutes ago, stupidfarang said:

Do you link it back to a UK address? I ask as if you do then you will have experince for the UK which is what I need. Thank you for the input, appreciated

Yes I do. I use it mainly for accessing the BBC iPlayer and it is very reliable in that roll.

[TheAppletons]

I've been using Surfshark for years and have been happy with its performance.

[TorquayFan]

I use 'Hola' - £40 for 4 years. It serves me well for BBC iPlayer, ITV X and Channel 4. Any hitches there's a contact function from which, you get a reply!

 

Good value IMO.

[LS24]

51 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Collecting data = where you are, what you look at. Nothing to do with recording the content.

Have you read the terms? But, I'm not going to make a song and dance out of it. I've made people away. That is the extent of my duty of care.

 

[bamnutsak]

On 11/26/2023 at 10:04 AM, Poilu said:

The introductory offer lasting 2 years cost very little and came bundled with an excellent password manager and cloud storage. 

 

Any recommendations once you get to the end of the initial Nord VPN (2 years + 4 months in my case), and are offered an auto-renewal at a much higher price (~ $100/year)?

 

Cancel, or try to, and see if they cough up an offer? Or just try to re-sign with them? (They may not allow that, unless you change details?

 

Switch to Express, Surfshark, Proton, other?

 

 

[liddelljohn]

im currently using NORD but TBH its not good  its very slow when I used it in EU and its even worse here in Thailand  for streaming TV ,, so im testing out some others  but it seems onec you commit to buy they  seem to get throttled

[stupidfarang]

8 hours ago, TorquayFan said:

I use 'Hola' - £40 for 4 years. It serves me well for BBC iPlayer, ITV X and Channel 4. Any hitches there's a contact function from which, you get a reply!

 

Good value IMO.

excellent value

[Mutt Daeng]

16 hours ago, bamnutsak said:

 

Any recommendations once you get to the end of the initial Nord VPN (2 years + 4 months in my case), and are offered an auto-renewal at a much higher price (~ $100/year)?

 

Cancel, or try to, and see if they cough up an offer? Or just try to re-sign with them? (They may not allow that, unless you change details?

 

Switch to Express, Surfshark, Proton, other?

 

 

Once I sign up for a VPN I always disable auto renew.

I was with NordVPN which I was quite happy with but I changed to Surfshark when my subscription was expiring because SS was cheaper for similar functionality. SS is owned by NordVPN anyway. An alternative is you could use a different email account to sign up for NordVPN again to take advantage of a new customer "special" deal. Or you could contact them via your existing account and ask them for discount to keep your business.

[Poilu]

16 hours ago, bamnutsak said:

 

Any recommendations once you get to the end of the initial Nord VPN (2 years + 4 months in my case), and are offered an auto-renewal at a much higher price (~ $100/year)?

 

Cancel, or try to, and see if they cough up an offer? Or just try to re-sign with them? (They may not allow that, unless you change details?

 

Switch to Express, Surfshark, Proton, other?

 

 

I still have over 1 year left on my own 2 year 4 month initial subscription. I have turned off auto renewal and will see what I am offered. Surfshark is now owned by Nord so should work well. Express I feel is rather overpriced. I have a free version of Proton but it is often detected and is slow. If I am not satisfied with the Nord renewal offer my wife will take advantage of the first time subscriber offer with them. I do like Nord though as it is very efficient.