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Internet Service on Vacation in Europe
I will be in Northern Europe for seven weeks this summer and will not have access to a secure internet connection. How can I safely check my credit card, bank, and investment accounts? How should I manage my cell phone service while I’m in Europe?
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Hello Henry,
You will want to reach out to your cell provider and see what they offer for a temporary international plan. And you should use a VPN app such as Express VPN when connecting to wireless networks while traveling.
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Thank you John.
Should I use the VPN with an unsecured wifi network (such as a hotel wifi) or use the hotspot on my phone?
Henry
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Hello Henry,
Depending on your plan, you may not want to use your phone as a hotspot. Using the VPN on unsecured networks will most likely be a lot faster.
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Thanks again John,
Do I understand correctly that I can use an unsecured network safely to access my financial sites if I use my VPN?
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No problem, yes that is correct. The VPN will encrypt your data when you are on an unsecured network such as Hotel Wi-Fi.
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Once I have ExpressVPN installed, do I need to turn it on when using the internet, or will it work automatically?
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Hello Henry,
You do need to turn it on when you want to use it. This goes for both your Phone and your computer.
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