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Why has this step been taken?
On 19 December 2024, the PTA announced the resumption of granting Class Licenses for Data Services.
AVPN shutdownwas experienced between 9-10 November 2024, with many people reporting disruptions to VPN connections.
Despite the shutdown being blamed on a glitch,moves to restrict VPNswere taken.
The block would affect all unregistered, and personal-use VPNs.
Significant disruption to WhatsApp was seen in regions where there is strong support for Khan’s PTI party.
The reversal was down to differing interpretations of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016.
Are there still ways to protect your privacy?
If getting a VPN isn’t possible, then using theTor Browseris a good alternative.
It is free, and is heavily focused on anonymity.
We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses.
For example: 1.
Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service).
Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad.
We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services.
Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
