It is looking increasingly likely that the US might ban TikTok before the month is out, if not the end of this very week. As such, many are opting to use a TikTok VPN to ensure that they can continue to access it. What else are they supposed to do? Scroll through videos on Instagram or YouTube like an absolute fossil? (No disrespect to absolute fossils, I’m one of you).
If you haven’t read our list of the best gaming VPNs, or simply don’t know how they work, let me explain: A VPN allows you to connect to the internet via a server located elsewhere in the world, in turn giving you to access that region’s content. So while TikTok could be banned in the US, if you connect through a server in the UK, your phone would be able to access it – it’s almost like you’re actually in the UK itself.
According to Google Trends, the search term ‘TikTok VPN’ has increased by 1,328% in the US since the start of the month, so it’s clear that America’s TikTok community isn’t going to take this ban lying down. Considering the app’s popularity, with gameplay and videogame lore discussions being especially prevalent on there, it’s no surprise that people are reluctant to give it up.
While it is currently unclear whether the ban will actually happen or not, providers like NordVPN give users a 30-day money-back guarantee, allowing for a no-questions-asked refund if they’re within that initial 30-day period. So if you wanted to grab one today just to be on the safe side, but then in two weeks this whole thing fizzles out, there’s nothing to stop you from getting a refund. It might be worth keeping it anyway, though, as it offers a wide range of privacy benefits.
Read our NordVPN review if you’d like to find out more. Meanwhile, we have a list of the best cheap VPN providers for anyone who’s keen but doesn’t want to break the bank.
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