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Discussion on: get paid for using a vpn ! TGTBT ?

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Sergey Kislyakov

As we say in Russia, "free cheese is only in mouse traps". If you're getting paid for using a VPN, that means there's a way to monetize your connection. For example, selling what sites you've visited.

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Clive Da

nice one ! however did you note that protonvpn is free free (which is why i keep using it) their catch is you can only choose 3 access points and there are NO OTHER RESTRICTIONS !

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Sergey Kislyakov

They monetize by providing additional features to paid customers. Revenue from paid customers cover free customers as well, I guess.

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Robin Bauhn

Always remember that if something is free then you are the product