Private Internet Access (PIA) is operated by PIA Private Internet Access, Inc., based in Denver, Colorado, and part of the Kape Technologies group. The brand publishes its apps as open source and sells the service on its own.
What it does
- Protects connections on public networks and hides the IP
- Reduces tracking by providers and websites
- Reaches region-restricted content
- Keeps ports open for remote access and torrents
How it works
- Apps for desktop, mobile, TV and browser extensions
- Open-source clients anyone can audit
- No-logs policy confirmed in court
- Independent Deloitte audits and RAM-only servers
Public pricing
- Monthly, yearly and longer-term subscriptions
- Promotional price on the first term, with a higher renewal
- Refund guarantee within the published window
Strengths
- Open apps with solid platform coverage
- Port forwarding on selected servers
- Token-based dedicated IP, not linked to the account
Points of attention
- US-based company, in an intelligence-alliance jurisdiction
- No native Fire TV app
- Some features, such as a dedicated IP, are billed separately