Hello,
I've been using PP since, if I recall correctly, 2009. I remember choosing it based on server locations, supported protocols, ability to use P2P, but above all else, it's commitment to privacy (no logs etc.). PP was definitely one of the more expensive VPN providers out there, but I figured you get what you pay for.
Flash forward to 2014. VPN services are now mainstream and there are dozens (perhaps hundreds) of companies out there offering private internet access (see this article about VPNs on TorrentFreak). Yet PP remains one of the more "obscure" VPN providers out there. I've never seen it reviewed or talked about, and I've never met another internet user who uses it or has even heard of it (besides on this forum). I'm not entirely sure if this is a good thing or not.
My annual subscription is almost up and while I most likely will continue to use PP, I can't help but look at the alternatives that are out there to see where PP stands.
So this leaves me with a few questions that I thought I might ask.
How come PP isn't on TorrentFreak's list of VPN providers?
If being on their list isn't wanted, would the PP staff be willing to answer TorrentFreak's 4 questions on here? These are:
I really like PP and haven't ever had any problems with it. I don't really mind that it's "small" or "obscure" but I'd also like to see it become very successful. Also, I don't mind the price, because as I said before, you get what you pay for.
The only downside to PP that I can think of is the fact that it's IP ranges are well known -- meaning country specific services (Hulu, Pandora, BBC iPlayer etc.) don't work. Perhaps PP could look into adding some sort of DNS-redirect service.
Thanks!
I've been using PP since, if I recall correctly, 2009. I remember choosing it based on server locations, supported protocols, ability to use P2P, but above all else, it's commitment to privacy (no logs etc.). PP was definitely one of the more expensive VPN providers out there, but I figured you get what you pay for.
Flash forward to 2014. VPN services are now mainstream and there are dozens (perhaps hundreds) of companies out there offering private internet access (see this article about VPNs on TorrentFreak). Yet PP remains one of the more "obscure" VPN providers out there. I've never seen it reviewed or talked about, and I've never met another internet user who uses it or has even heard of it (besides on this forum). I'm not entirely sure if this is a good thing or not.
My annual subscription is almost up and while I most likely will continue to use PP, I can't help but look at the alternatives that are out there to see where PP stands.
So this leaves me with a few questions that I thought I might ask.
How come PP isn't on TorrentFreak's list of VPN providers?
If being on their list isn't wanted, would the PP staff be willing to answer TorrentFreak's 4 questions on here? These are:
- Do you keep ANY logs which would allow you or a 3rd party to match an IP-address and a time stamp to a user of your service? If so, exactly what information do you hold?
- Under what jurisdictions does your company operate and under what exact circumstances will you share the information you hold with a 3rd party?
- In the event you receive a DMCA takedown notice or European equivalent, how are these handled?
- Which payment systems do you operate and how are these linked to individual user accounts?
I really like PP and haven't ever had any problems with it. I don't really mind that it's "small" or "obscure" but I'd also like to see it become very successful. Also, I don't mind the price, because as I said before, you get what you pay for.
The only downside to PP that I can think of is the fact that it's IP ranges are well known -- meaning country specific services (Hulu, Pandora, BBC iPlayer etc.) don't work. Perhaps PP could look into adding some sort of DNS-redirect service.
Thanks!