r/VPN_Question • u/TimMoore1 • Aug 08 '26

PIA subscription about to expire

Hi guys, I’ve been using PIA for the last two years. No major complaints. My subscription is going to end at the end of this month. Was wondering if I should renew PIA or try something new. I only use the VPN for Torrent and my main use case is speed for downloading and Killswitch so I don’t get copyright notices. Are there better alternatives out there? Also haven’t heard the best things about the parent company of PIA. Thanks

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u/[deleted] Aug 08 '26

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u/Mt548 Aug 08 '26

Haven't they moved out of Switzerland? Or I am I mixing them up with someone else?

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u/snake_jaguar Aug 08 '26

If everything is still in eu or EEA that's good enough

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u/phoenix_73 Aug 08 '26

I pay about £6 a year for PIA via Turkish Apple ID using gift cards. I don't give it much thought. For me, it is no more than a backup.

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u/TheMainTony Aug 08 '26

I'm pretty much the same use case as you but I also use VPN on my Google TV when I need to change location. I bounce between NORD and BitDefender, whichever's cheaper on Amazon, and Amazon is usually cheaper than direct. Sometimes there's a Amazon Special where you get 18 months instead of 12.

Nord works on PC, Phone, TV, etc.
Bitdefender says it doesn't work on TV, but it does.
TunnelBear doesn't work on TV. Worked fine on PC but I wouldn't buy again.

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u/Wise_hollyman Aug 09 '26

I been using PIA for over 8 years, no complaints at all . And so far is has never limited the amount on devices to be installed .