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2. Save Money for Airline Tickets, Car Rentals, and Many More

Did you know that your VPN can save you money on online booking?

Don’t worry, this isn’t anything illegal. You’re simply taking advantage of how retail websites work. It all
has to do with your IP address.

Look:

If you’ve been traveling for some time, you may have noticed in the past that prices for airline or car
rentals often fluctuate. This is because prices differ by location due to foreign currency leverages and
advantages of the points of sale.

Simply by switching VPN servers, you can, therefore, use your VPN to have your IP address appear like
you’re from another location -- preferably one with cheaper online booking.

In theory, this method can also work for other sites that require you to pay for a service. These include
Hotels, Streaming, and Subscription software.

3. Get around Site Blocks

If you’re a resident of the EU that frequented American websites, you may have noticed that some sites
have blocked you from accessing their content. Apparently, the GDPR taking effect led to some sites
simply blocking European IP addresses rather than spending money for compliance.

Perhaps your an individual who likes downloading torrents but you can no longer do so because you’re
in a place that has blocked these torrent sites for whatever reason.

These blocks are done by blocking your IP address. But since your VPN masks your true IP address and
can make it appear to originate from another location, you’re therefore free to access these sites.

4. Netflix and KODI

I don’t think I need to explain what Netflix is, right? It’s currently one of the biggest names in the
entertainment and streaming industry and has become a household name.

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