I’ve been using Express VPN for the last 3 years, and have been generally satisfied with their service. My subscription renews next month, and I can get 2 years of NordVPN for the cost of a single year renewing with Express. So I’m definitely tempted, but wanted to check with Nord users to see how their experience has been for using NordVPN to access US streaming services from Europe on an Apple TV. I also use a VPN frequently on my Macbook Pro to test geo-targeting rules for online advertising, things like that, and only connect on my MBP when specifically testing things. The main use though is accessing Hulu, Netflix, Paramount+, and MAX with out Apple TV.
Seems like the biggest complaint is their shady renewal process. How is their 30-day money back guarantee when signing up for a 2-year plan?
I’ve been using Nord for nearly 6 years. I went out of the country one time and successfully used HBO Max and Prime Video with Nord. I’ve seen posts on here about negative customer service interactions, but I’ve never had to contact CS myself. For renewals, I’ve been stacking my plans every time there’s a bigger discount like during Black Friday, so mine expires in 2027, and the total comes out to $2.60/month.
I’ve been using NordVPN (and NordPass) for years. It’s so reliable that like another commenter here, I’m paid up until 2027 because I just keep stacking deals when they come up. I use it on Apple TV to access my UK telly from the US, and vice versa while in the UK.
The one thing I don’t like about the Apple TV app is that I also have a dedicated IP with Nord, and there’s no way to use it on the ATV device. The ATV app is very bare bones, but if you simply want to use it to bypass geo restrictions, it’s great. Nothing shady at all about Nord in my experience.
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I want to use Nord against my internet provider (Verizon fios) they are apparently throttling my bandwidth and messing up my in-game ping, causing noticeable latency in the game Can Nord help with that ???
Okay - I am not now officially a customer of NordVPN. Something like $87 for 2 years of service, with a calendar reminder for me to check in a couple months prior to renewal data.
So far, it seems to work fine, with one exception. I’m in Portugal, and primarily use a VPN to access my US streaming services. Hulu, Max, Netflix, and Paramount + all work, but Amazon Prime streaming does not. Any tips for a specific city in the US to route through? currently using L.A.
SAME!!! I just keep stacking discounts and adding to my subscription, which is now into 2027. I tried so many VPNs before settling on Nord. Proton is good too, but no Apple TV app.
There’s no guarantee it’ll help your ping time. A lot of factors are involved. It depends on the route your connection takes from your computer to your ISP, then to the VPN server, to the game server wherever it is hosted, then back again to your computer. It’s possible, but would likely require research and trial and error to lower your ping times with a VPN.
I actually have an Asus router with the Merlin firmware, and used it with my ExpressVPN subscription for a couple of years. But, now that Apple TV supports VPN clients, it actually works better for me in my circumstances to manage the VPN on a device-by-device manner
