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    Just switched from ExpressVPN to NordVPN

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    • bingo600B
      bingo600
      last edited by

      I have been a happy ExpressVPN customer for 5+ years , but i lost trust in them after they have been bought by Kape (That also have swallowed PIA) 😧
      And i still have 8m left of my 1year Exp subscription 😠

      https://www.cloudwards.net/kape-technologies-buys-expressvpn/
      https://www.hackread.com/israeli-firm-kape-technologies-expressvpn-privacy/
      https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/expressvpn-cio-among-three-facing-1-6-million-doj-fine-project-raven/

      Now it's time to see what Nord can do for half the price too.
      But i was really happy w. Exp until now. šŸ¤•

      /Bingo

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      CPUĀ  : Core i5 5250U, Ram : 8GB Kingston DDR3LV 1600
      LANĀ  : 4 x Intel 211, DiskĀ  : 240G SAMSUNG MZ7L3240HCHQ SSD

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        jc1976 @bingo600
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        @bingo600

        How is NordVPN working for you?

        i've been fumbling with the idea of getting a subscription and my top 2 were Nord and Express.
        I read the article on Kape buying expressvpn. i don't know if i remember hearing them buy PIA as well.

        expressvpn is still based outta the BVI and retain their right to privacy laws, theoretically..
        What is your experience?

        is Kape really that bad? do you think it's best to shy away from express now?

        My one hangup with Nord was the idea of not being able to get in touch with someone in case something went wrong. from what i've read, you pay for the service and you're on your own, and while they say there's a 30-day money back guarantee, good luck trying to get them to honor it...

        I honestly have no idea, hence i'm asking..

        Thanks!!
        Jeff

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        • bingo600B
          bingo600 @jc1976
          last edited by

          @jc1976 said in Just switched from ExpressVPN to NordVPN:

          @bingo600

          How is NordVPN working for you?

          Nord is working fine for me.
          I'm not going back to Express.

          /Bingo

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          CPUĀ  : Core i5 5250U, Ram : 8GB Kingston DDR3LV 1600
          LANĀ  : 4 x Intel 211, DiskĀ  : 240G SAMSUNG MZ7L3240HCHQ SSD

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            pinballwiz
            last edited by

            I've been using Nord for a couple of years. No real problems. Support has been good the few times I've used it. Throughput is good, especially on newer servers. Occasional disconnects. The biggest problem I have had is that you do see various VPN blocks from sites depending upon which server you are on. Haven't been able to get obfuscated servers to work to alleviate that. If anybody have insight on how to connect to obfuscated servers via PfSense it would be greatly appreciated.

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            • GertjanG
              Gertjan @pinballwiz
              last edited by

              @pinballwiz said in Just switched from ExpressVPN to NordVPN:

              obfuscated servers

              No "help me" PM's please. Use the forum, the community will thank you.
              Edit : and where are the logs ??

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                bcruze
                last edited by

                I tried Nord TWO different times and canceled within the few days.

                terrible terrible speeds. all while using other providers on the same hardware all while getting full speeds with the same level of encryption.... hey as long as it works for you

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                  qysotyvah @bingo600
                  last edited by

                  @bingo600 And what are the main differences between these two VPN's? Which one is better for you?

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                  • bingo600B
                    bingo600 @qysotyvah
                    last edited by

                    @qysotyvah
                    As i don't trust ExpressVPN anymore , Nord is my choice.
                    I haven't noticed any issued in switching from ExpressVpn to NordVPN.

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                    LANĀ  : 4 x Intel 211, DiskĀ  : 240G SAMSUNG MZ7L3240HCHQ SSD

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