Which VPN service would you recommend?

[NM]

I had an issue opening a bank account today, it needed an AU IP (so I used Nord initially), but the verify ID bit (3rd party) failed, so I used a VPN to a residential AU IP and then it worked fine.

For this reason I keep an IPSec VPN server running on my home NBN router so I can VPN into my home router and then bounce out appearing as the same AU IP address as my regular home network appears. The benefits of running a "real" router for my NBN connection rather than a "toy" packet forwarder . Also means I can access my NAS while away from my home network without publishing the NAS contents or front-door to the internet or relying on a cloud capability provided by the NAS vendor or a third party.

 

[Flashback]

For this reason I keep an IPSec VPN server running on my home NBN router so I can VPN into my home router and then bounce out appearing as the same AU IP address as my regular home network appears. The benefits of running a "real" router for my NBN connection rather than a "toy" packet forwarder . Also means I can access my NAS while away from my home network without publishing the NAS contents or front-door to the internet or relying on a cloud capability provided by the NAS vendor or a third party.

This is the way, exactly how I did it. My theory was they blocked commercial VPN IP's for the verify piece, and I was right when I tried again via a residential IP. Obviously not my home one ....... but the stuff I setup for my folks!

 

[MARTINE]

This is the way, exactly how I did it. My theory was they blocked commercial VPN IP's for the verify piece, and I was right when I tried again via a residential IP. Obviously not my home one ....... but the stuff I setup for my folks!

If only I understood what any of that meant and I can buy me some of that!

 

[mrsterryn]

Any current recommendations for a VPN ?
We are moving away from expressvpn (after many years )
Have had a look at reviews of Proton, Nord and surf shack

 

[TheRealTMA]

Any current recommendations for a VPN ?
We are moving away from expressvpn (after many years )
Have had a look at reviews of Proton, Nord and surf shack

Been using NordVPN for many years and are happy with it. Look for signup deals.

 

[kookaburra75]

Been using NordVPN for many years and are happy with it. Look for signup deals.

Same here. I used Nord previously, and Proton over the past year and it was ok, but went back to Nord as the apps etc work a lot more smoothly

 

[mrsterryn]

Same here. I used Nord previously, and Proton over the past year and it was ok, but went back to Nord as the apps etc work a lot more smoothly

Oh that is a handy comparison for Proton

 

[prozac]

Any current recommendations for a VPN ?
We are moving away from expressvpn (after many years )
Have had a look at reviews of Proton, Nord and surf shack

2nd recommendation for Nord. You get a 3 month extension if you sign up using a referral.

Edit: Topcashback have 50% off NORD atm AND Shopback have 98% cashback off NORD until 30 May. Some time ago when I signed up using a 98% cashback the 3 year cost was about $143. I got c.$122 cashback.

 

[mrsterryn]

2nd recommendation for Nord. You get a 3 month extension if you sign up using a referral.

Edit: Topcashback have 50% off atm AND Shopback have 98% cashback uintil 30 May. Some time ago when I signed up using a 98% cashback the 3 year cost was about $143. I got c.$122 cashback.

I have never done one of those "cash back " things lol may need to look into that