Hi! I’m just a general user who wants a good VPN for general usage, and some games. I remember PIA had an ad out on a newspaper and it had a good reputation.
I have abut $50 left in my Amazon account, and there’s an PIA redemption code for sale on it, so I was thinking to get PIA.
However with some searches I found this post:
https://www.reddit.com/r/VPN/comments/dz834n/private_internet_access_has_come_to_its_end/
Now I’m not the biggest privacy nut but what they say does kinda make sense. Should I go for it?
Been using PIA for about 6 years now and have had little to no complaints with it. The Split Tunnel feature is a killer feature and can’t live without it. The port forwarding is wonk sometimes, but it works 90% of the time. The servers are speedy unless they’re across the world, and my 400mbps DL speed usually gets fully saturated by whatever servers I use around me. A lot of the weird complaints on this sub are just that; weird. They pull some bullshit article out of some unreputable site.
PS: Why tf are people downvoting OP for asking a question? They are asking for more information instead of jumping to conclusions. These kinds of actions should be great to see. Stop downvoting legitimate questions.
Pretty weird how people who’ve had a bad experience and switched off (or are planning to switch off) from PIA are sticking around the PIA reddit page… Interesting…
Anyway, PIA has been flawless for me. Not a single problem that wasn’t caused by my own doing. I cannot confirm any of the issues others are claiming. I use PIA on Windows and Linux, workstations and servers, directly and in split-tunnels. Works exactly as advertised. No leaks, no drops, no server connection problems, no encryption problems, and port forwarding works. Yes, I even run it on my Torrent Seedbox without any problems. Best VPN service out there.
Would recommend to anyone unless you’re the type of VPN user that must rely on an app for your VPN use… and only because I can’t comment on their app since I’ve never used it.
Not needing to use an app was one of the main reasons I went with PIA in the first place. Reliance on an app for proper VPN use seems a bit backwards to me. Don’t get me wrong, I understand why it exists… I’d just rather be the one responsible for something as important as my VPN.
PIA imo is still among the best for torrenters. Just dont hope that Netflix and other streaming sites will be region unlocked for you. Its too big at this point to not be immediately noticed as a vpn ip.
No, PIA is not a bad VPN. In fact, connection speeds are lightning fast and extremely reliable regardless of the country selected. I know Mullvad gets a lot of attention around here, but I recently cancelled my subscription because the server speeds would slow to a crawl, forcing me to spend a lot of time switching servers to find a better one. Furthermore, it’s blocked by my bank and most streaming services, so I’d frequently have to switch between 5-10 servers, only to discover that the one that worked today no longer worked on Netflix the next day.
Private Internet Access guarantees 100 percent uptime and allows you to set it and forget it. There is no need to switch servers, and it works on all platforms. It is just as secure as Mullvad and ProtonVPN, according to most reliable reports and reviews.
Btw, they also have a special deal for redditors. Have a look: https://privateinternetaccess.com/reddit
I’ve been using PIA for a while now and it’s substantially better, more consistent, and more reliable than when I was with both Nord and Express. And PIA’s dev team is top notch, the company is open and transparent AF, and it’s excellent for accessing US servers, torrenting, and customization.
The things in that post you linked (and all the “Kape is stealing your data” noise) is such utter nonsense for too many reasons to get into here. In short, don’t believe wild accusations from sanctimonious randos on reddit.
In general, most of the major VPN brands do virtually the same thing with a very similar level of service, so if you need a solid VPN that’s great for games and you have a $50 off discount with PIA, PIA is probably a great choice.
PIA’s service works flawlessly for me - and I’m in a country with a highly restrictive firewall that ostensibly blocks VPNs.
PIA’s apps seem to be a bit rocky - but I don’t use them on my desktop and I’ve made a way for their app to be optional on my phone so that doesn’t matter to me much.
There’s a vocal minority that bandwagons hate for the service here, don’t pay them much mind - it’s just the normal background noise of the internet for any popular service.
I’ve been using PIA for several years now. Other than one hiccup after an update about a year ago, I have had absolutely no problems. In fact, it works so seamlessly that I forget I even have it most of the time! I also use PIA to VPN my iPhone activity.
It’s been great for me. I use mostly Canadian and American servers though.
I’ve been using it for years and other than a few glitches (such as Amazon not loading at times) I haven’t had any real problems.
PIA has really slowed down for me in the last month or two. I would probably switch if it weren’t such a hassle. It’s probably in my future.
They got sold to a sketchy company nobody trusts. Look elsewhere
I have used PIA for at least 5 years. My contract ends next year and I can’t be happier. The service has become quirkey, extremely slow (unless you are a location), the service has become unbearable and they don’t seem to care. I gave them over six months to make it through the technology update. It still did no good. My brother switched to another famous VPN after having the same problems as me. Guess what…It is flawless. Good by PIA in a few months.
It’s been great for me. I use mostly Canadian and American servers though.