Google VPN

[wyelkins]

Just got this:

 

[SpookDroid]

https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/13...anced-network-vpn-privacy-google-announcement

 

[wyelkins]

Notice the Key

 

[matt3166]

Do you see a big jump in data usage? They say a 10% more data used then normal?

 

[dannyro77]

I've been reading about the relatively new setting for us Google Fi users in regard to enabling the "enhance network" option in settings to basically turn on Google VPN for cell/mobile data. Are the majority of people turning this on? Does the benefit outweigh the extra data useage (over 1 day Google connectivity services used 30 MB of data which essentially means its an extra Gig of data used).

I dont know if it makes the connection slower, but it does tell you outright it will use more data. Just looking for opinions: is it worth it? Not many articles written about it so far.

thanks

Dan

 

[N4Newbie]

It will also break certain apps.

For example, Xfinity Stream will not let you stream live TV that has DRM enabled (most all stations, from what I can see) if you are using a VPN while connected to your home network. You get an "Available to watch in home only" error message.