Does Private Internet Access Hide My IP Address?

Private Internet Access (PIA) is a private-sector VPN service provider. It is headquartered in the United States. PIA provides VPN service to individuals and businesses. PIA’s VPN service is based on the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol. PIA’s VPN service encrypts the user’s traffic and hides the user’s IP address. PIA’s VPN service is also […]

Why Does Private Internet Access Say Client Update Needed?

Private Internet Access, or PIA, is a popular, low-cost VPN service. Recently, PIA began warning its users that their clients needed to be updated in order to continue working. The problem is that this message is misleading. The update actually consists of a small patch that PIA has already released. The problem is that many […]

When Did Internet Access for Private Use Begin in South Africa?

Internet access for private use began in South Africa in the early 1990s. The first commercial service provider in South Africa was High-Tech Access, which started providing access in 1992. The South African government established the South African Internet Service Provider Association (SASPA) in 1995 to promote and regulate the industry. In 1997, South African […]