PSA: I had to pick between a free VPN and paying for one last month

I was trying to watch a show while traveling and the hotel Wi-Fi was really slow... so I looked up a free VPN app but then read it might sell my data. I ended up paying $5 for a month of a known service and my speed was fine, but I'm still not sure if it was the right call. What would you have done in that spot?

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2 Comments

gray_walker492mo ago

Honestly? You're overthinking it. It was five bucks for a month of decent speed and some peace of mind. Free ones have to make money somehow, and yeah, that's often your data. Not everything needs to be a huge deal. You made a fine call.

julia_burns92mo ago

Totally get where you're coming from, had the same panic at an airport last year. Ended up doing the same thing and just paying for a month, and @gray_walker49 is right about the peace of mind being worth it. Free stuff online always has a cost somewhere, even if you don't see it right away. For a one-time travel fix, a few bucks to actually watch your show and not worry feels like the move.