Ways to save money using a VPN?

[bertybenno]

How are you setting this up, does it require a separate WiFi router?

Express vpn do there own firmware for certain routers, I've a Asus RT-AC87U, flashed with there firmware, you can assign you device to certain groups, my phones in no vpn, and my firestick is in a group connected to France, I can then watch f1 TV Pro

 

[Wing-Man]

Express vpn do there own firmware for certain routers, I've a Asus RT-AC87U, flashed with there firmware, you can assign you device to certain groups, my phones in no vpn, and my firestick is in a group connected to France, I can then watch f1 TV Pro

interesting

do they have a list of supported router's

 

[Dirk Diggler]

interesting

do they have a list of supported router's

Nord VPN have some info... https://support.nordvpn.com/Connectivity/Router/1047409322/Setting-up-a-router-with-NordVPN.htm

 

[Wing-Man]

Nord VPN have some info... https://support.nordvpn.com/Connectivity/Router/1047409322/Setting-up-a-router-with-NordVPN.htm

but is this the same as the Express one, where you can split it and have only set devices going to the VPN

 

[Dirk Diggler]

but is this the same as the Express one, where you can split it and have only set devices going to the VPN

After reading it, I think the answer is yes and no. It's the router that provides the functionality, not the VPN provider.

Example

This is the list of TP-Link routers that can provide the functionality:

Integration of VPN Services with Renowned Third-party VPN Providers NordVPN and SurfShark - Home Network Community

Feel complicated when setting up VPN client features, especially for WireGuard VPN to connect third-party VPN like NordVPN or Surfshark? We have fantastic news for you! Get ready to experience a whole new level of convenience and security with

community.tp-link.com

And to configure, you would follow these instructions:

Setting up TP-Link with NordVPN

Do you want to use NordVPN with more than six devices at the same time? Or set up a VPN connection on your router? Then an OpenVPN connection is a go-to choice.You can set up a NordVPN connection o...

support.nordvpn.com

Unfortunately, it doesn't look like my Archer 6 supports the ability to choose which devices connect, and I'd have to have everything routing through the VPN:

Tutorial TP-LINK Archer C6 AC1200 - VPN Client [ Step by step ]

Learn how to configure the VPN client feature on the TP-Link Archer C6 AC1200. Our tutorial will teach you the L2TP VPN client configuration.

techexpert.tips

 

[Zatoichi.uK]

With a credit/debit card? I had to get Turkish gift cards and then connect to a VPN in Turkey to use them.

Yep UK based cards. Thought it was worth a punt but seems like they're wise to it.

 

[Dirk Diggler]

NVM, off topic.

 

[bertybenno]

but is this the same as the Express one, where you can split it and have only set devices going to the VPN

No don't nord offers that I've currently got a subscription to nord to, you have to use open vpn on the router and its either all or nothing.

 

[kona786]

With a credit/debit card? I had to get Turkish gift cards and then connect to a VPN in Turkey to use them.

Did that a couple weeks back with no issues.

Though people doing it now are saying it's not working

 

[kona786]

My russian spotify just got banned because ive not been in russia for the last 30 days.

i paid just under £4 every 3 months, it makes me mad that russian spotify is £1.30 a month but in the uk is £9.99 and soon to go up

How can you be mad. You want Russian prices then go live in Russia.

If workarounds don't work then tough. It's a bonus not a guarantee.

 

[Dirk Diggler]

Did that a couple weeks back with no issues.

Though people doing it now are saying it's not working

Are you saying the Turkish gift card isn't working, or the UK credit/debit card?

 

[kona786]

Are you saying the Turkish gift card isn't working, or the UK credit/debit card?

TK gift cards via vpn not working for many.

 

[Dirk Diggler]

I've tried to sign up for YouTube Premium on the Turkish VPN but it wants to send a code to my mobile, I take it that would not be possible as it's a UK mobile.

 

[Wing-Man]

How can you be mad. You want Russian prices then go live in Russia.

If workarounds don't work then tough. It's a bonus not a guarantee.

its the fact that Spotify can make a profit in Russia at £1.30 a month but we need to pay £10

 

[Dirk Diggler]

its the fact that Spotify can make a profit in Russia at £1.30 a month but we need to pay £10

I think it's more a case of Spotify not making a profit in Russia and countries like UK, USA etc being used to subsidise the others.

I tried to sign up with Spotify using the Turkish VPN last night and the sign up failed due to me being behind a VPN.

Between that and YouTube wanting a mobile number to text me a code, that's exactly zero ways I've saved money so far!

 

[drakulton]

VPN +Kodi

 

[Dirk Diggler]

VPN +Kodi

What you meaning by that? Is that a workaround for Spotify?

 

[kona786]

its the fact that Spotify can make a profit in Russia at £1.30 a month but we need to pay £10

It's mainly to do with wages. Then you also have more red tape in Western countries.

What is average wage in Russia? Average Wages in Russia increased to 62457 RUB/Month (1011.928 USD/Month) in May 2022.

So ~£850....before tax I believe

 

[ChrisD.]

What you meaning by that? Is that a workaround for Spotify?

He’s insinuating to pirate watch everything via IPTV services.

 

[drakulton]

He’s insinuating to pirate watch everything via IPTV services.

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