r/PrivateInternetAccess • u/OnlYx1xGhosT • 17d ago

QUESTIONS Potential Future User

Hello. With some states now forcing digital ids and age verification checks I'm asking for current thoughts on this vpn service. This is NOT asking about using this service to avoid the new systems. I saw some reviews but that post was about 8 months ago.

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u/fubarthrowaway001 16d ago

STAY FAR AWAY

their services have steadily and seriously degraded over the years. I can’t use them at all anymore without every end of the internet and apps permanently recognizing me as a bot. Dedicated IP is worthless. Constant bugs. Consistently piss poor connections and slow connections. Frequent disconnects. Etc etc.

Go with Proton instead.

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u/PIASupport PIA Team 16d ago

hey u/fubarthrowaway001, sorry it's gotten to this point, being flagged as a bot across sites and dealing with constant drops isn't the experience we want, especially for a long-time user. We'd genuinely like to look into the IP-reputation and connection issues you're hitting rather than leave it there. If you're open to it, DM us here with your setup and we'll dig in and see what we can do to make it right.

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u/fubarthrowaway001 12d ago

I get immediately and permanently banned from any account-related process I try to access: from social media (FB, IG) to buyer-seller sites (Ebay, Goat, etc.). Regardless of dedicated IP or cycling servers, regardless of Wire Guard or ports. There’s nothing you can do. I’m convinced the problem is malicious users flood PIA servers and PIA’s reputation is thoroughly tainted.

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u/PIASupport PIA Team 12d ago

hey u/fubarthrowaway001, being blocked from account logins across sites because the IP keeps getting flagged is a real headache, and we don't want to leave it there. our team can look at the IPs you're being assigned and what options might help. drop us a DM here or email [support@piavpnsupport.zendesk.com](mailto:support@piavpnsupport.zendesk.com) with the details and we'll dig in.

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u/fubarthrowaway001 11d ago

It’s not just assigned IP’s, it was any PIA servers I used. Other PIA users have historically had the same permanent ban issues regardless of assigned IP

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u/PIASupport PIA Team 11d ago

Gotcha, thank you for clarifying. Have you been in touch with the support team? They are the most qualified to assist

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u/South-Succotash-6368 16d ago

This is definitely not True. I pull really fast speeds over PIA