PureVPN, 68.65% off (Halloween Offer & 10% Coupon Combined) - 1yr @ $44.95 USD (~ $63 AUD)

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PureVPN, 68.65% off (Halloween Offer & 10% Coupon Combined) - 1yr @ $44.95 USD (~ $63 AUD)

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Current Halloween special of 65% off. They seem to have 65% off every other month.
Use Coupon Code "metadata" to get an extra 10% off! Enter coupon code directly under shopping cart.

So total for you is $44.96 when signing up for a year.

Rated by choice as #1 VPN in June 2015.

If you use Netflix USA it seems you may need SmartDNS (at extra $2.99/month pre-coupon) if you need US access through a device a) that doesn't have a VPN client and b) you're not VPNing at the router level.

Located in Singapore, not USA. Singapore doesn't have data retention policies, unlike USA and Australia.

Get to it! Malcolm Turnbull is watching you.

UPDATE: Much thanks to UFO

Main link updated to VPNRanks

Same price, but you get SmartDNS included.

To get this you have to start from the actual affiliate link from here http://www.vpnranks.com/, then you get the correct lifetime 75% off offer to add to cart, on the second page.

Lastly, IP address readable despite using a VPN, read about the fix below. Even shows your internal IP. :(
http://www.vpncomparison.org/warning-ip-address-readable-des…

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[Deactivated] on 28/10/2015 - 12:16

P2P and Netflix work?
- malouphix on 28/10/2015 - 12:18
  
  Sure do!
  - [Deactivated] on 28/10/2015 - 12:18
    
    US Netflix?
    - malouphix on 28/10/2015 - 12:19
      
      Yes.
      https://www.purevpn.com/netflix-usa.php
      SmartDNS may be required for this, additional $2.99/month pre-coupon.
    - [Deactivated] on 28/10/2015 - 12:25
      
      @malouphix:
      sweet,
      
      Price in title - 44.95 USD
    - malouphix on 28/10/2015 - 12:26
      
      @tuzii: Thanks bro.
    - Jacko3000 on 28/10/2015 - 15:51
      
      @malouphix:
      
      Doesn't work - SmartDNS doesn't give you US Netflix, just tried it
    - malouphix on 28/10/2015 - 15:58
      
      @Jacko3000: Have you contacted with PureVPN support?
      As it states it works on their site.
    - Jacko3000 on 28/10/2015 - 15:59
      
      @malouphix:
      
      Hi mate, Yeah i talked to them for 30 mins on their online support. Tried all their suggestions… nothing worked :(
      
      Have raised a ticket, if it begins working, i'll reply to this message chain.
    - malouphix on 28/10/2015 - 16:12
      
      @Jacko3000: Cool, thanks.
    - Jacko3000 on 28/10/2015 - 18:13
      
      @malouphix:
      
      After spending 2 hours, i got it!
      
      Update the firmware of your Router - fixed the issue.
    - malouphix on 29/10/2015 - 09:37
      
      @Jacko3000: Cool, good work and thanks for the feedback.
  - gamemaster on 28/10/2015 - 12:37
    
    Their website is misleading, when you sign up you have to pay an extra USD$2.99 per month to get smartDNS. From how I read it the base plan does not allow you to use it for Netlix.
    - malouphix on 28/10/2015 - 12:40
      
      The plot thickens.
    - malouphix on 28/10/2015 - 12:49
      
      Made For Each Other
      
      While PureVPN provides online privacy and security, its SmartDNS service lets you unblock your favorite movies, talk shows, sporting events, etc. on any channel of your choice anytime, from anywhere.
      
      https://www.purevpn.com/smartdns.php
      
      So it does cost more, depends on how secure you really want to be, i.e. USA based vs non-USA based and better speeds.
      I don't use Netflix so it's good for me. :)
    - SteveBuscemi on 28/10/2015 - 13:09
      
      +4
      
      Of course you can access US Netflix with a VPN — pick a US server.
      
      SmartDNS is only required when you need US access through a device a) that doesn't have a VPN client and b) you're not VPNing at the router level.
      
      My Asus router running Merlin firmware
      a) Routes all devices by default through an Australian VPN server (for privacy)
      b) Routes my AppleTV through a US VPN server (for access to US Netflix and Amazon)
      c) Has a very small section of IPs open for direct, non-VPN access (for latency…PS4)
    - klownz on 28/10/2015 - 13:16
      
      +1
      
      @SteveBuscemi:
      
      When that US Server has enough bandwidth to deliver Netflix in decent quality.
      
      With most/all VPN I have tried, I have not been able to watch Netflix in full HD (so far) using a VPN server. I've only been able to watch in full HD using smartdns services.
    - SteveBuscemi on 28/10/2015 - 13:24
      
      +2
      
      @klownz: Netflix 1080 streams tap out at 5.8Mbps. If your provider can't manage 6Mbps of international traffic, you've either get a bad ISP or a bad VPN service. (or a suboptimal route — eg going to New York via Asia rather than AU->LA direct.)
      
      I easily saturate my meagre 12Mbps ADSL, and I've reached over 100Mbps of actual VPN throughput on AirVPN's California servers on TPG fibre.
      
      I get better results out of VPNing on Internode than I did with SmartDNS on TPG.
      
      (Obviously YMMV and a Smart DNS is certainly a no hassle option for most people — but I'd hope given the Choice ranking that PureVPN is fast. I might trial it…)
    - klownz on 28/10/2015 - 14:52
      
      @SteveBuscemi:
      
      Ah nice..! I'll have to keep looking for a VPN which can achieve that.
      
      Appreciate if you can report back how PureVPN performs given your past experience with other providers.
    - Jacko3000 on 28/10/2015 - 15:51
      
      Doesn't work - SmartDNS doesn't give you US Netflix, just tried it
    - Jacko3000 on 28/10/2015 - 15:53
      
      @klownz:
      
      Doesn't work - SmartDNS doesn't give you US Netflix, just tried it
    - Jacko3000 on 28/10/2015 - 18:14
      
      @Jacko3000:
      
      Now working - need to update firmware of Router
    - mavis30551 on 06/11/2015 - 13:43
      
      @SteveBuscemi:
      
      Thanks so much for this! I picked up the deal and have been unsuccessfully trying to get my ps4 to connect to my WIFI hotspot through the VPN ( to use american Netflix) but havnt had any luck.
      
      Ill try the Smart DNS option and hopefully will have some luck!
- marcozmitch on 28/10/2015 - 14:59
  
  Important question malouphix, (sorry for the length), when I originally looked into this via the CHOICE magazine article PLUS some nerd/geek sites online, (that looked at privacy issues with P2P torrenting), it seemed that from a geo-block removal/ netflixs/ content streaming, point of view, PureVPN, was better.
  
  But CHOICE magazine never commented on, or made recommendation for P2P torrenting, (since it would not condone a "legally grey" activity) as the government legislation was still being drafted at the time.
  In terms of privacy/protection for questionable P2P downloading, the geek sites recommended PIA or other more privacy orientated sites, not PureVPN.
  
  I then subscribed to PIA. I tend to just use peer-block with ad-ins presently. But have PIA as a back-up, which friends currently use for watching BBC, as PIA is a portable VPN.
  
  Can anyone correct or update my understanding? Thank you in advance. (Don't forget free-trade agreements increase copyright holder protections.)
  - The J man on 28/10/2015 - 18:57
    
    +1
    
    PeerBlock is practically useless, it doesn't keep you protected.
    
    PIA is good, been using it for a couple of months now. Used Mullvad before that, it was even better than PIA imo, but unfortunately I stuffed the TAP driver and didn't know how to get it working again (at that time), so switched to PIA.
    
    Haven't tried Pure, but have read positive feedback about it.
    
    Yes, PIA could be a giant honeypot, but I am hopeful what they told torrentfreak is truth…..there's plenty of positive feedback on the web recommending it.
    
    For anyone curious, check out the following link for a great rundown on the various VPNs out there and their privacy policies etc:
    
    https://torrentfreak.com/anonymous-vpn-service-provider-revi…
    - marcozmitch on 31/10/2015 - 03:57
      
      +1
      
      Important information in that Torrentfreak link above^ folks. Many thanks Baltoski, that is exactly what I was talking about. Thanks for clearing up my misplaced faith in Peerblock.
- Jacko3000 on 28/10/2015 - 15:53
  
  Doesn't work - SmartDNS doesn't give you US Netflix, just tried it
  - Jacko3000 on 28/10/2015 - 18:15
    
    Not working - firmware updated
[Deactivated] on 28/10/2015 - 12:37

+1

OMG this is so expensive, PIA deals are much better. Cyberghost sometimes have really good deals too.
- malouphix on 28/10/2015 - 12:42
  
  +4
  
  PIA are based in USA.
  
  If you're are after cheaper then by all means go for PIA.
  
  If you want to make it harder for Malcolm Turnbull to snoop your info go for PureVPN.
  
  Also, it's good to be king.
  Highly rated VPN's costs money.
  - [Deactivated] on 28/10/2015 - 12:56
    
    +1
    
    Isn't that what logging is for? The truth is, there's no real safe vpn regardless of what country they're from, not when most submarine cables are tapped anyway.
    It's not always entirely true when they say they don't log either. Very sad but i guess it's just the way it is…..
    Multi hop is the way to go, but speed is a problem :(
    - UFO on 28/10/2015 - 13:01
      
      +1
      
      It's not just logging you have to take into consideration… although that alone is enough for me to NOT use a US based VPN provider.
      
      And BTW it's not expensive. There's other VPN providers out there that cost almost double and offer less.
      
      You get what you pay for mate, and value for money wise PureVPN is right at the top.
      You got to look at what others provide for the money.
    - cookie_lu on 28/10/2015 - 13:03
      
      +1
      
      What you say is true. If you are targeted whichever vpn service is not going to save you. The reason we get vpn is to make it difficult among the the millions.
      
      Happy with PureVPN service. In the past SmartDNS (eg. For netflix etc) was part of the package deal.
    - UFO on 28/10/2015 - 13:32
      
      @cookie_lu:
      
      see my link below… SmartDNS included :)
  - bchliu on 28/10/2015 - 20:43
    
    BTW.. PureVPN is based in Hong Kong.. not Singapore as what you've alluded to in the OP.
    
    https://www.purevpn.com/contact_us.php
- Starayo on 29/10/2015 - 13:02
  
  If you don't need the extra features, or don't care if it's based in the USA, yeah PIA is much cheaper.
  
  However, PureVPN offers something most others don't - split tunneling. It's useful for people who may want to route their browser through a VPN but not affect other applications that require a low latency like online games. It only works with 32-bit applications, though. PIA only puts your entire connection through their VPN.
  
  That's the reason I went with them after a few years with PIA.
Thiefsie on 28/10/2015 - 12:37

Any direction as to which way to go for these guys vs PIA as per here: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/217120 ?????
- malouphix on 28/10/2015 - 12:46
  
  +3
  
  See my comment above. Depends on your budget and how secure you really want to be.
  - UFO on 28/10/2015 - 12:57
    
    +2
    
    Choice rated PIA 4th, and PureVPN 1st based on 26 different selection criteria.
    
    One is based is USA, and one isn't.
    
    One is PIA, and the other is what I went with ;).
    - Thiefsie on 28/10/2015 - 13:28
      
      Alright thanks, looks like I'll stay out of US jurisdiction.
      
      Is this going to stuff up my port-forwarding settings at my router?
      
      I'm thinking I just setup my NAS to use VPN (for torrenting etc) and everything else on the network is ok, but still needs to access the NAS for Plex/media?
O O on 28/10/2015 - 12:57

+1

I wonder if it is more economical for someone to signup their affliate program, share the link, then split the commission, rather then joining directly?
fvalemus on 28/10/2015 - 13:13

+1

I like Pure VPN, and I think they are reliable. I used mostly for Netflix around the world. Funny thing though, it works better on mobile devices.

Price wise, this is not cheap. I paid $49.95 USD, 6 months ago, for their deal, 1 year + free 1 year. So I got 2 years for $49.95 USD.
UFO on 28/10/2015 - 13:14

+8

USE THIS LINK THROUGH VPN RANKS!! (Well look at that, PureVPN ranked first there as well :))

https://www.purevpn.com/vpnranks-special.php

Same price, but you get SmartDNS included.
- malouphix on 28/10/2015 - 13:24
  
  Nice, thanks bro, have updated OP.
- 6000SUX on 28/10/2015 - 13:49
  
  +1
  
  Bollocks - wish i saw this before i signed up
  - Rakddon on 28/10/2015 - 14:07
    
    +3
    
    me too, i purchased already here: http://www.bestvpnservice.com/providers-pc/purevpn/?gclid=CM…
    
    lifetime US 3.75 /month
    
    I have now raised a support ticket to ask them to add Smart DNS for FREE or cancel my subscription and i will re-purchase using UFO's link and get smart DNS included.
    
    will let you guys know how i go.
    - UFO on 28/10/2015 - 14:21
      
      +2
      
      Yep… get in there tux and raise a support ticket. PureVPN also rates very well in retaining customers (less churn than with others). If you can show them a better deal on the same day as signing up, surely they should be able to help you (I hope!).
    - Rakddon on 28/10/2015 - 14:26
      
      +1
      
      @UFO:
      
      Thanks mate, will await their reply.
    - cookie_lu on 28/10/2015 - 14:46
      
      @UFO:
      I am pretty confident they will include SmartDNS for you if you ask since it was advertised (UFO link above).
      In the past SmartDNS was included in the deal.
      
      The price has certainly gone up. The current special discounted deal = previous deal without specials.
    - 6000SUX on 28/10/2015 - 15:12
      
      @UFO:
      Me too - thanks man
    - Rakddon on 28/10/2015 - 15:26
      
      +1
      
      @UFO:
      
      I have successfully gotten Smart DNS.
      
      They have added it for free.
    - UFO on 28/10/2015 - 18:16
      
      @Rakddon:
      
      Good stuff mate, I thought they would :).
    - 6000SUX on 28/10/2015 - 18:51
      
      @UFO:
      
      They have now offered me 10 months free - so thats a win too :)
    - Thiefsie on 28/10/2015 - 19:55
      
      Raised a ticket and got my SmartDNS within about 30 mins. Great :)
    - Rakddon on 28/10/2015 - 19:57
      
      +1
      
      @tux182:
      
      nice!
      they didnt offer me this but i'm happy either way.
  - stevensx on 28/10/2015 - 16:47
    
    Just ask for a refund and then sign up again?
- SteveBuscemi on 28/10/2015 - 13:54
  
  Awesome.
- bratgirl on 28/10/2015 - 14:40
  
  +1
  
  This doesn't seem to be valid anymore. When I try I am forced to add the SmartDNS as an extra.
  - Thiefsie on 28/10/2015 - 14:51
    
    I'm getting the same. Bummer.
    - Jacko3000 on 28/10/2015 - 23:23
      
      +1
      
      If you speak with their live support, they can add it on for free
rover on 28/10/2015 - 13:23

+2

Get to it! Malcolm Turnbull is watching you.

Malcom Turnbull supports and encourages use of VPNs

"Your web-surfing history is a matter for you," Turnbull said. "You've all got VPNs (virtual private networks) anyway. All of you appear to be somewhere in Iowa when you go online … I know that … anyway, I won't go on."
- malouphix on 28/10/2015 - 13:29
  
  That what he says now just to fool us.
  - bchliu on 28/10/2015 - 17:53
    
    +1
    
    No. Unlike other PM's / MP's, Turnbull actually is technically savvy and he knows that VPN gets around a whole bunch of restrictions including the fortress of China (AkA Great Firewall of China). He knows it is impossible at this stage to segregate legitimate business traffic to illegitimate traffic that is encapsulated within private tunnels.
HereYeeHereYee on 28/10/2015 - 13:23

do they offer mexican ip proxy?

want to get into cheap Origin EA games :p
- malouphix on 28/10/2015 - 13:32
  
  +3
  
  si senor
  
  They have 6 servers in Mexico
  https://www.purevpn.com/server_location.php
  - HereYeeHereYee on 28/10/2015 - 13:51
    
    +1
    
    gracias ;)
dmpiq on 28/10/2015 - 13:40

+1

How does this compare to PIA OpenVPN Client (not router) connected to AU Syd/Melb servers? I'm currently getting near my full speed.
Just signed up to PIA 2 months ago and am concerned on data retention but also speed is very important.
- UFO on 28/10/2015 - 13:51
  
  +1
  
  You're going to take a hit on speed regardless of who you use.
  Even the best rated ones drop 4%.
  
  Going by Choice's review, PIA drops 17%. They still rate highly overall (4th), but performance is where they take a hit dropping them down.
antonisabeast on 28/10/2015 - 13:42

I have Nord (bought a year subscription abou t 6 months back) but otherwise would probably look at the Private Internet Access deal which is currently on the front page.

PIA is cheaper and tends to recieve more favourable reviews, see www.reviewmyvpn.com or www.bestvpm.com
- zuccs on 28/10/2015 - 13:52
  
  Nord are good too. I was going to swap from PIA to them when my subscription is up.
6000SUX on 28/10/2015 - 13:48

Nice one OP. Was mulling over a VPN/DNS package and this made it alot easier to commit :)
- malouphix on 28/10/2015 - 14:16
  
  You're welcome. :) enjoy.
Shwayne on 28/10/2015 - 13:50

+5

Warning for those using Windows 10; the default settings allow a lot of DNS leak, google to find out what that is, how to test and fix it up.

Otherwise you'll be doing nothing to stop the metadata collection business.
- malouphix on 28/10/2015 - 14:17
  
  Thanks for the tip.
scotty on 28/10/2015 - 13:51

+1

I have been using PureVPN for a while — good service, lots of locations. The US servers don't seem to work with Hulu however, but I didn't have SmartDNS add on.

For watching Netflix or other online streaming service, I think a cheaper option like Getflix is good enough. However PureVPN is great if you need a lot of different exit point (for web development testing for example).
zuccs on 28/10/2015 - 13:56

+2

I bought a 1 month PureVPN account a few days ago that I don't need anymore - let me know if someone wants it.
- Carbon Door on 28/10/2015 - 14:01
  
  i would like to try the PureVPN if you would like to give it away
  - zuccs on 28/10/2015 - 14:02
    
    +2
    
    Sure thing - I'll PM logins.
Rakddon on 28/10/2015 - 14:08

+1

can anyone tell me what server they are on?

i assume we are not suppose to connect to our local country servers?
vbap on 28/10/2015 - 14:16

When I try the Upgrade to Pro option from within the PureVPN Android app, the price is "39.99 12 MONTHS" (doesn't state currency), and if I select it, Google Play says price is "42.73/year", billed to my Telstra prepaid account (doesn't state currency, I assume AUD)

What is the difference between the upgrade InApp purchase vs purchasing on the web??
- malouphix on 28/10/2015 - 14:19
  
  Via VPNRANK link it includes SmartDNS…
  - vbap on 28/10/2015 - 14:21
    
    The in-app Upgrade page also states:
    
    WHAT WILL YOU GET?
    Free smart DNS 375+ server 74+ countries Over 60,0000 IP's to hide behind unlimited server switch 5 multi login
    
    ????
    - malouphix on 28/10/2015 - 14:39
      
      Nice, then choose what which method you prefer :)
PonyTable on 28/10/2015 - 14:21

Just signing this up for someone else who has been nagging me for it, If I leave the smartDNS unchecked at the cart page, I presume it will add in as per the VPNRanks deal/inclusions banner on the deal link? Anyone confirm it shows in the client area?
- malouphix on 28/10/2015 - 14:42
  
  Uncertain, just screen shot where it states SmartDNS is included for any disputes. Otherwise,m is anyone able to confirm?
  - UFO on 28/10/2015 - 14:55
    
    Pretty sure 7 day moneyback guarantee… if for some reason not included, cancel.
    
    Have a look at website to confirm, but pretty sure it was there a few months back.
    - PonyTable on 28/10/2015 - 17:59
      
      +1
      
      Yeah, it signed up OK @ the 75% off price $44.95 USD, so that worked however as I feared no SmartDNS enabled.
      
      So I a raised a ticket and they added smartDNS for free.
      
      Was pretty simple, and maybe it takes some time for them to add that component (not automated) but anyway can confirm it works if you persist.
    - UFO on 28/10/2015 - 18:17
      
      @PonyTable:
      
      Good stuff Ponytable :).
- Tir on 28/10/2015 - 14:58
  
  See my reply below… it only works for me if I click the aff link from http://www.vpnranks.com/ directly. I can't add the 75% lifetime offer to my cart otherwise.
Tir on 28/10/2015 - 14:33

If you use VPNRanks' link you won't be able to get a cashback though? http://www.cashbackholic.com/cashback-rebates-purevpn.com.ht…
- malouphix on 28/10/2015 - 14:41
  
  The VPNRANKs offer is worth $2.99/month, so that's better than the cashback.
  - Tir on 28/10/2015 - 14:43
    
    True, but not everyone will need SmartDNS.
    - malouphix on 28/10/2015 - 14:44
      
      True.
Tir on 28/10/2015 - 14:57

+3

Careful, the OP link with the VPNRanks deal doesn't work for me. If I click through that and the 75% page, it just takes me to the standard page with 65% off + the coupon.

If I start from the actual affiliate link from here http://www.vpnranks.com/, then I get the correct lifetime 75% off offer to add to cart, on the second page.
- UFO on 28/10/2015 - 15:07
  
  +1
  
  Well spotted mate.
  
  I'm sure OP will update accordingly.
  - malouphix on 28/10/2015 - 16:06
    
    It doesn't let me change the link…
    
    vpnranks.com is currently banned. Reason: Affiliate/Referral site. You can contact moderators if you need more information.
    Please refer to Posting Ban Explained wiki page for more information.
- Thiefsie on 28/10/2015 - 15:08
  
  +1
  
  Thank you, this appears to work, though I am unsure about the SmartDNS addition.
  - Tir on 28/10/2015 - 15:21
    
    +1
    
    SmartDNS doesn't seem to work. The menu is there under account settings but it wants me to pay for a year to activate it.
    - UFO on 28/10/2015 - 18:18
      
      +1
      
      They add it upon raising a ticket. Its not auto, but IS honoured.
Jacko3000 on 28/10/2015 - 15:50

+1

SmartDNS doesn't work with Netflix, just tried it - it still shows the Australian Catelogue

This was posted 9 years 25 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.