Which product is the best for VPN?

[phenomlab]

@gotwf The real issue with layer 3 is that when it comes to backbone, factoring in protocols such as OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) have a maximum of 16 hops before they simply die. What you see with the disconnects is likely reconvergence where the route is recalculated then re-established.

Effectively, a self healing network, but with poor performance for the end user. So they have 99% uptimes to satisfy their SLA, whilst you get the disconnects.

[JAC]

@gotwf said in Best VPN:

@phenomlab Thx. I could live w/the speed situation. The random disconnects are a bit more disconcerting. Maybe I’ll standby for another day or two, pending @JAC reports.

I’ve been using it for a few weeks now. It’s my first VPN so I didn’t really know what to expect, but I must say I’ve not had it disconnect but I have had it a few times where I’ve had to connect to a different server as it’s been too slow etc for what I need.

I’m not looking for a refund and will keep Surfshark for my family for general browsing probably but I am on the lookout for a different VPN that is able to cope with streaming better.

[phenomlab]

@jac Thanks. Good update. This is why I chose to stick with NordVPN

[JAC]

@phenomlab said in Best VPN:

@jac Thanks. Good update. This is why I chose to stick with NordVPN

How has Nord been mate?

I know you don’t do streaming but generally how has it been?

[JAC]

@jac said in Best VPN:

@phenomlab said in Best VPN:

@jac Thanks. Good update. This is why I chose to stick with NordVPN

How has Nord been mate?

I know you don’t do streaming but generally how has it been?

If it comes to it I can always change to Nord.

[JAC]

@jac said in Best VPN:

@jac said in Best VPN:

@phenomlab said in Best VPN:

@jac Thanks. Good update. This is why I chose to stick with NordVPN

How has Nord been mate?

I know you don’t do streaming but generally how has it been?

If it comes to it I can always change to Nord.

Although I’ll have to try get my money back under the 30 day money back guarantee and then pick the right one this time.

[JAC]

https://www.techradar.com/uk/vpn/the-best-vpn-for-streaming

[phenomlab]

@jac said in Best VPN:

How has Nord been mate?
I know you don’t do streaming but generally how has it been?

Never had any issues with it. It typically just “works” and rarely needs any intervention from me.

[phenomlab]

@jac Yep - enough said, I think

[JAC]

@phenomlab said in Best VPN:

@jac Yep - enough said, I think

Tempted to make the switch, maybe keep both.

[JAC]

[JAC]

@jac said in Best VPN:

Seems a lot more expensive. I’m going to wait a few days and weigh up the options / hope there’s a slightly better deal that crops up .

[phenomlab]

@jac The mobile experience was recently updated and is rock solid.

[phenomlab]

@jac That’s not expensive in my view.

[JAC]

@jac said in Best VPN:

@jac said in Best VPN:

Seems a lot more expensive. I’m going to wait a few days and weigh up the options / hope there’s a slightly better deal that crops up .

I’ll have to try get my money back with SurfShark first, either that or use both for now and compare and then see which is better.

[JAC]

@phenomlab said in Best VPN:

@jac That’s not expensive in my view.

Compared to Surf shark it is, although maybe you get what you pay for I’m not sure.

[phenomlab]

@jac Cheap often reflects quality my friend…

[JAC]

@phenomlab said in Best VPN:

@jac Cheap often reflects quality my friend…

Of course mate I agree, although this was driven down with a 2 year membership.

[phenomlab]

@jac True, but it’s worth it.

[phenomlab]

Side edit - I’m switching this to a standard topic as it’s become much more (thanks to all participants) of an in-depth discussion than a simple question