Does PIA hide/mask my IP address
Update: to all the negative reviews out there – there’s a ton of options to tweak to make the connection more stable. In fact, this is the only VPN service I know of that offers 3 different options (IPSec, IKEv2, AND OpenVPN). EXPERIMENT!! Not all Wi-Fi is the same. Try changing the connection options. IKEv2 is usually the most stable with OpenVPN coming in second. With the latter you can even change the port number. Maybe stop complaining and actually try to do some research. I’ve had this app for over 2 years and it’s never failed. And for those very strict environments there’s always the official OpenVPN app with preconfigured PIA profiles for literally any situation.
And before you ask – I was NOT paid to write this or am getting a discount. I’m just sick of reading reviews from people who seem like they’d rather complain than explore the myriad of connection options this offered by this service /rant
VPN by Private Internet Access 17+
I have tried a few different VPNs in my life so far… And private Internet access is not only the greatest VPN I have ever used, it is also one of the all-time best companies I have ever done business with. This is the most affordable VPN I have found on the market with some of the best speeds possibly out there… The best track record of no logs possible and the greatest selection of . different places to connect to around the world that I have used to date this far. I also really appreciate the 24 seven live chat help.
I was skeptical at first… And for a few weeks, I would send constant emails and chat with countless customer support agents on the website before making my final choice to leave my current VPN and make the switch… Let me tell you it was one of the best decisions I had made in 2022. Not only did they speeds match my own connection speed up to 99%. It allows me to stream from multiple multiple multiple. The 10 X connections is great for friends and family and the whole household… Computers, cell phones, tablets… Private Internet access pretty much has everything covered.
I honestly see myself with private Internet access for as long as I possibly can be. I’m contemplating and thinking about buying one or two more three-year subscription plans … merging them all together to top off to a near-10 year subscription plan… That is how impressed I am.
Major_Ursa , 03/22/2019
Excellent
Never had a problem. Has been my go to VPN for the past 2 years. Awesome service ever since ��
Update: to all the negative reviews out there – there’s a ton of options to tweak to make the connection more stable. In fact, this is the only VPN service I know of that offers 3 different options (IPSec, IKEv2, AND OpenVPN). EXPERIMENT!! Not all Wi-Fi is the same. Try changing the connection options. IKEv2 is usually the most stable with OpenVPN coming in second. With the latter you can even change the port number. Maybe stop complaining and actually try to do some research. I’ve had this app for over 2 years and it’s never failed. And for those very strict environments there’s always the official OpenVPN app with preconfigured PIA profiles for literally any situation.
And before you ask – I was NOT paid to write this or am getting a discount. I’m just sick of reading reviews from people who seem like they’d rather complain than explore the myriad of connection options this offered by this service /rant
MLJ1967 , 07/12/2022
So far so good, after uninstalling and installing again
Has worked flawlessly for several years. During that time, I used several iPhones while always maintaining latest iOS and PIA app versions. Then, suddenly several weeks ago, regardless of Wi-Fi/Mobile Network connection, it began disconnecting the PIA VPN, yet allowing Internet traffic, even with KILL SWITCH activated. Ugh! So, I took a chance today, and uninstalled app, then installed again. Left PIA install defaults, which were same as my original settings. So far, it seems fine. However, not enough time has passed to be certain. So, I’ll update the review, if deemed appropriate. Love PIA. Only flaw is occasionally it will not connect with my dedicated IP but will with all other regions provided by PIA. Still have the occasional issue with KILL SWITCH on but app not connected and my public IP revealed. Ugh. Frustrating. Windows app works flawlessly. Just the iOS app with latest versions of everything kept updated still has the random disconnect issue even with KILL SWITCH. So, that is the reason for four and not five stars. Support is amazing whenever issues arise. Quick to respond and assist. Hope they can figure out the KILL SWITCH issue soon. Thanks!
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