Long Haul Flight - WiFi & VPN

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Hi, I wonder if anyone can advise a VPN I can download on my mobile for the internet whist I'm on a long haul flight?

Free WiFi is fab and all, but not very secure.

I think I saw a free option for NordVPN, but would love some advice please. Any other better/secure/free VPN's people have had experience with please?

I would feel safer with the hotel connection as well....

TIA
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"Do not be silly", said the Man, "for a frock alone cannot do that".
"True", said the Lady, "I will have the shoes and the bag as well".
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  • Neil_JonesNeil_Jones Forumite
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    Hotel connection is going to be exactly the same as the Wi-Fi on the plane, except on the ground and not in the air.  Yet you're happy to use the hotel one but not the plane one?  Am I reading this right?

    If that's right then why do you need a VPN?  or have I misunderstood?

    Technically speaking the plane will be just a glorified access point up to a satellite (most likely) and out to the internet which on its own makes it slightly more secure than any ground solution, at least up to the point where it bounces back to the plane.
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    RedBalloonRedBalloon Forumite
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    edited 8 August 2022 at 7:48PM
    Hotel connection is going to be exactly the same as the Wi-Fi on the plane, except on the ground and not in the air.  Yet you're happy to use the hotel one but not the plane one?  Am I reading this right?

    If that's right then why do you need a VPN?  or have I misunderstood?

    Technically speaking the plane will be just a glorified access point up to a satellite (most likely) and out to the internet which on its own makes it slightly more secure than any ground solution, at least up to the point where it bounces back to the plane.

    You have misunderstood. I would like a VPN on my mobile for all the above reasons.

    Apologies for not being clear.
    "Buy me, Lady", said the frock, "and I will make you into a BEAUTIFUL & WHOLE & COMPLETE human being".
    "Do not be silly", said the Man, "for a frock alone cannot do that".
    "True", said the Lady, "I will have the shoes and the bag as well".
    :rotfl:
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    Hotel connection is going to be exactly the same as the Wi-Fi on the plane, except on the ground and not in the air.  Yet you're happy to use the hotel one but not the plane one?  Am I reading this right?

    If that's right then why do you need a VPN?  or have I misunderstood?

    Technically speaking the plane will be just a glorified access point up to a satellite (most likely) and out to the internet which on its own makes it slightly more secure than any ground solution, at least up to the point where it bounces back to the plane.

    You have misunderstood. I would like a VPN on my mobile for all the above reasons.

    Apologies for not being clear.

    Why don't you have one when you're home, the reasons are the same surely?
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    edited 8 August 2022 at 8:14PM
    Windscribe has a generous free data allowance. I downloaded it to stream BBC etc whilst abroad- seemed decent. Sometimes had to play around a bit flicking between the different connection options due to some buffering but I guess one can't have everything with a free VPN....it will do you fine for basic browsing though.

    I had been using Nord which in fairness had a more reliable connection speed, but that was generally just paying for the one month subscription option and then cancelling as I was only using it for a couple of weeks whilst on holiday.
  • RedBalloonRedBalloon Forumite
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    Windscribe has a generous free data allowance. I downloaded it to stream BBC etc whilst abroad- seemed decent. Sometimes had to play around a bit flicking between the different connection options due to some buffering but I guess one can't have everything with a free VPN....it will do you fine for basic browsing though.

    I had been using Nord which in fairness had a more reliable connection speed, but that was generally just paying for the one month subscription option and then cancelling as I was only using it for a couple of weeks whilst on holiday.
    Thank you - the latter may be a good option!
    "Buy me, Lady", said the frock, "and I will make you into a BEAUTIFUL & WHOLE & COMPLETE human being".
    "Do not be silly", said the Man, "for a frock alone cannot do that".
    "True", said the Lady, "I will have the shoes and the bag as well".
    :rotfl:
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    Why don't you have one when you're home, the reasons are the same surely?
    My home connection is secure and not public.
    "Buy me, Lady", said the frock, "and I will make you into a BEAUTIFUL & WHOLE & COMPLETE human being".
    "Do not be silly", said the Man, "for a frock alone cannot do that".
    "True", said the Lady, "I will have the shoes and the bag as well".
    :rotfl:
  • moneysaver1978moneysaver1978 Forumite
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    I used http://www.vpnunlimited.com and it works great not just for iOS but also for my laptop. They regularly run promotions where you buy a one-off lifetime license.
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    shiraz99shiraz99 Forumite
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    edited 9 August 2022 at 8:52PM
    I use the free version of ProtonVPN but it only gives you access to a limited number of servers in NL, USA and Japan.
  • tallmansixtallmansix Forumite
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    Mullvad is my go to VPN.

    Flat fee £5 pay as you go per month so no silly long term contracts or pricing that changes depending on how long you sign up for.

    They actually care about your privacy and you don't even have an account as such, just an account number with no personal details attached, they don't know your email address which means you don't get spammed with offers either.

    Loads of payment options including cash and bitcoin if you are really privacy conscious.

    Apps for all platforms including iOS / Android.

    Even better it allows the Wireguard protocol which is more secure than OpenVPN, lower processor overhead to save battery on portable devices.
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  • SicardSicard Forumite
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    I use these. I live in Europe but can watch BBC Iplayer and all the different UK channels. Can install on various devices.

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    • Date: 2021-03-28
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    • Price: €59.40
    • Payment method: Credit card
    Once your plan renews, you will be charged €59.40.

     

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