Review by our expert
Katie Kasunic
Technology Researcher
Buffered VPN is a simple VPN service, so you won't get the advanced security and privacy features of premium services like ExpressVPN. However, Buffered VPN still has a lot to offer due to its user-friendly interface, fast connection speeds, and reliable security.
In addition to dedicated apps available for all major platforms, Buffered VPN also offers router compatibility. There are 40+ servers
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Don Bartlem
I considered a number of VPN's before going with Buffered which I find excellent.
No issues in any aspect, On the rare occasions that I required assistance (in the initial set up stage), the Help Desk was outstanding. Would highly recommend Buffered to anyone considering using a VPN
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Anonymously
Scam scam scam.
I tried to create an account. Declined. Tried again. Declined. Checked my bank and my card was frozen from suspicious activity from their website, obviously I did do this, so unfroze it. Now I’m charged twice, and my account was never made so they are telling me I can’t get my money back. At this point they ask me for a screenshot of the charges... uh okay, with my bank info? So I screenshot and there’s FOUR charges, but “no way to get my money back” finally I get so angry she “finds a way” and so far only two have been reimbursed. Yeah, only sign up if your ready to be stolen from!! I understand how I was charged twice, but not four times. If they insist you have to have an account to bring up that info I should have never been charged in the first place!
Review by our expert
Katie Kasunic
Technology Researcher
Private Internet Access (PIA) is one of the most popular VPNs on the market. True to its name, this provider is best known for its strict no-logs policy and commitment to user privacy.
Is PIA truly as trustworthy as they claim when it comes to protecting user privacy and anonymity? How does it perform in other categories like streaming, torrenting, and safety?
We tested PIA ourselves to find
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Seamous O'Reason
I Trust PIA
PIA has been protecting me for years now and been very easy to use. Payment via gift card is straightforward and an excellent option -- though a more expensive option since you won't get as many days as you would via other sources for the same amount of money. However, PIA has proven itself to be trustworthy with its no logs policy. That in itself makes me a loyal and continuing subscriber.
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Anonymously
Scam scam scam.
I tried to create an account. Declined. Tried again. Declined. Checked my bank and my card was frozen from suspicious activity from their website, obviously I did do this, so unfroze it. Now I’m charged twice, and my account was never made so they are telling me I can’t get my money back. At this point they ask me for a screenshot of the charges... uh okay, with my bank info? So I screenshot and there’s FOUR charges, but “no way to get my money back” finally I get so angry she “finds a way” and so far only two have been reimbursed. Yeah, only sign up if your ready to be stolen from!! I understand how I was charged twice, but not four times. If they insist you have to have an account to bring up that info I should have never been charged in the first place!
Review by our expert
Alex (Shurf) Frenkel
Ex-Hacker and Technical Researcher
Private Tunnel helps secure and protect your personal data and information while you surf the web anonymously. Although it doesn't have the customer service of ExpressVPN or the various protocols of NordVPN, it is still an acceptable VPN provider.
With Private Tunnel, you can connect no matter where you are, and you can surf the web with peace of mind. The system will work on all your devices wh
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Anonymously
Do they keep logs?
They seem unclear on that one no peer to peer for my needs makes it less worrisome.The low amount of servers is a minus,and for a time it had a Turkish name as where the location was last year. Speed is decent,do they keep logs?If you want net freedom no VPN should. Useless with BBC too.
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Anonymously
Scam scam scam.
I tried to create an account. Declined. Tried again. Declined. Checked my bank and my card was frozen from suspicious activity from their website, obviously I did do this, so unfroze it. Now I’m charged twice, and my account was never made so they are telling me I can’t get my money back. At this point they ask me for a screenshot of the charges... uh okay, with my bank info? So I screenshot and there’s FOUR charges, but “no way to get my money back” finally I get so angry she “finds a way” and so far only two have been reimbursed. Yeah, only sign up if your ready to be stolen from!! I understand how I was charged twice, but not four times. If they insist you have to have an account to bring up that info I should have never been charged in the first place!
Review by our expert
Katie Kasunic
Technology Researcher
Buffered VPN is a simple VPN service, so you won't get the advanced security and privacy features of premium services like ExpressVPN. However, Buffered VPN still has a lot to offer due to its user-friendly interface, fast connection speeds, and reliable security.
In addition to dedicated apps available for all major platforms, Buffered VPN also offers router compatibility. There are 40+ servers
Read all
Katie Kasunic
Technology Researcher
Private Internet Access (PIA) is one of the most popular VPNs on the market. True to its name, this provider is best known for its strict no-logs policy and commitment to user privacy.
Is PIA truly as trustworthy as they claim when it comes to protecting user privacy and anonymity? How does it perform in other categories like streaming, torrenting, and safety?
We tested PIA ourselves to find
Read all
Alex (Shurf) Frenkel
Ex-Hacker and Technical Researcher
Private Tunnel helps secure and protect your personal data and information while you surf the web anonymously. Although it doesn't have the customer service of ExpressVPN or the various protocols of NordVPN, it is still an acceptable VPN provider.
With Private Tunnel, you can connect no matter where you are, and you can surf the web with peace of mind. The system will work on all your devices wh
Read all
Latest negative user review
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Anonymously
Scam scam scam.
I tried to create an account. Declined. Tried again. Declined. Checked my bank and my card was frozen from suspicious activity from their website, obviously I did do this, so unfroze it. Now I’m charged twice, and my account was never made so they are telling me I can’t get my money back. At this point they ask me for a screenshot of the charges... uh okay, with my bank info? So I screenshot and there’s FOUR charges, but “no way to get my money back” finally I get so angry she “finds a way” and so far only two have been reimbursed. Yeah, only sign up if your ready to be stolen from!! I understand how I was charged twice, but not four times. If they insist you have to have an account to bring up that info I should have never been charged in the first place!
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John
PIA Sucks
If you are shopping for a VPN I am here to tell you NOT to buy a product called PIA (Private Internet Access).
The reasons are short and sweet:
(1) it will degrade your internet speed just about to uselessness (mine went from 150 Mbps to ~30 Mbps) and
(2) if you try to cancel they will not refund your subscription fee. After 4-5 attempts to resolve the speed issue they gave up.
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Billy
Bandwidth package lost, customer service won't help.
I had a nice fixed bandwidth package that would have lasted me for years.
Because I accidentally signed up for a trial account, my bandwidth package was removed from my account (they admitted that this is a bug in their website)
They refuse to reinstate my bandwidth package, saying that it is impossible (with all their expertise, I find that hard to believe).
The fact is that they don't want to, they would rather I sign up for a high monthly fee.
Don Bartlem