In this review, I will explain how to bypass Internet censorship in Indonesia (mostly targeting porn websites) by using a VPN service (Virtual Private Network). I will also give you tips on how to watch Netflix in Indonesia.
Note: The VPNs I recommend here also work well for China, Vietnam, Philippines, Laos, etc.
Note: The VPNs I recommend here also work well for China, Vietnam, Philippines, Laos, etc.
Most porn and torrent websites are blocked in Indonesia. This includes all the most famous ones like XVideos, YouPorn, PornHub, XHamster, KickAss Torrents and The Pirate Bay. It is also not possible to visit some forums like Reddit or InternationalSexGuide. Same thing with the hook-up website Adult Friend Finder.
Some regular websites have also been banned like Vimeo. Tumblr was shut down for 24 hours earlier this year as well.
Another problem internet users are facing in Indonesia is the 2008 Electronic Information and Transactions Act. This vague set of laws can make you the target of a defamation suit for exposing your views online. You are not allowed, for instance, of suggesting that someone might be corrupt.
Because of this law, posting a comment on Facebook, Twitter or Path in Indonesia can land you in jail. This is what happened to Alexander Aan or Florence Sihombing.
I have been using a VPN for over 2 years already. It allows me to visit any websites I want on the internet without anyone knowing about it. It is 100% legal, secure and safe. In fact, according to this 2015 study, Indonesia is the country with the most VPN users in the world: 23% of its Internet users have one installed.
The cost is cheap (less than 4$ per month on an annual plan) and it works great. If you travel a lot in Asia, it is also very useful in heavily-censored countries like Vietnam or China.
Since VPN companies usually give you a free trial from a few days up to 1 month, I tested at least 10 of them to make sure I was choosing the best. There are so many different companies that you could probably get a free VPN for at least a year just by changing provider once in a while. The prices are really reasonable, though, so once you've found one that works well, it's really easier to just pay.
Here are my top 3 recommendations for best VPNs in Indonesia (I used the 3 of them and they worked great):
Here are my top 3 recommendations for best VPNs in Indonesia (I used the 3 of them and they worked great):
Golden Frog - Vypr VPN - Best VPN in Indonesia (with 3 months FREE)
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I found that Golden Frog's Vypr VPN was the fastest and easiest VPN to use. I had it while traveling to China and I barely felt the government's restriction. They have a server in Jakarta and a strong presence in the rest of Asia too. The support is excellent (ask any question and they will answer you within a few minutes). It's not wonder it was recommended by the New York Times, The Verge and LifeHacker.
You can purchase it using your credit card, with Alipay or with PayPal. It can be used on up to 5 devices (smartphone, tablet, laptop, TV, etc).
NEW! You can do a free trial for 3 months by opening this link: Promo Deal for Vypr VPN - Indonesia
If you choose to keep it after the free trial period, you will pay the following:
If you choose to keep it after the free trial period, you will pay the following:
Pricing of Basic Plan:
3.75$ per month (billed annually)
9.75$ per month (billed monthly)
Pricing of Premium Plan:
9.75$ per month (billed monthly)
Pricing of Premium Plan:
5$ per month (billed annually)
12.95$ per month (billed monthly)
Update April 2017: Vypr has been unblocked by Netflix. You can now use it to watch Netflix US.
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Update April 2017: Vypr has been unblocked by Netflix. You can now use it to watch Netflix US.
Nord VPN is often considered one of the best on the market because of their super-fast servers. If you watch a lot of videos or download movies through torrents/peer-to-peer network, I strongly recommend it. They also have a great support team that will resolve any issue you may have within a few hours.
If you are looking for a VPN that allows you to watch US Netflix, this is your an excellent choice too. Just choose an American server, and it will be as if you were there.
Nord VPN is the recommended choice of PC Mag, Forbes and the Huffington Post.
To try their services for free, you can just visit the following link: Nord VPN - 30-Day Money Back Guaranteed.
If you are looking for a VPN that allows you to watch US Netflix, this is your an excellent choice too. Just choose an American server, and it will be as if you were there.
Nord VPN is the recommended choice of PC Mag, Forbes and the Huffington Post.
To try their services for free, you can just visit the following link: Nord VPN - 30-Day Money Back Guaranteed.
Pricing:
5.75$ per month with 1-year plan
5.75$ per month with 1-year plan
7$ per month with 6-month plan
Update June 2017: I saw a 1-month free trial by Express VPN and I decided to try it. One of the reasons I changed was that they had servers in Myanmar and Laos where I was traveling. Both countries censor Internet heavily, particularly porn websites.
Express VPN advertises itself as the fastest VPN in the world, but since the speed of internet is very slow in Laos and Myanmar, I cannot really confirm.
That said, it worked great and I managed to open any websites I wanted in those two countries (using a server location in Singapore). They are also compatible with Netflix and you can use it to download torrents.
If you want to check their claim that they are the fastest, you can make a free trial by clicking on this link: 1-Month Free Express VPN.
Pricing:
1 Month = 12.95$
6-Month Plan = 9.99$ per month
12-Month Plan = 8.32 per month
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How Do You Access Porn/Blocked Websites in Indonesia? Do You Use A VPN As Well?
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Express VPN advertises itself as the fastest VPN in the world, but since the speed of internet is very slow in Laos and Myanmar, I cannot really confirm.
That said, it worked great and I managed to open any websites I wanted in those two countries (using a server location in Singapore). They are also compatible with Netflix and you can use it to download torrents.
If you want to check their claim that they are the fastest, you can make a free trial by clicking on this link: 1-Month Free Express VPN.
Pricing:
1 Month = 12.95$
6-Month Plan = 9.99$ per month
12-Month Plan = 8.32 per month
How Do You Access Porn/Blocked Websites in Indonesia? Do You Use A VPN As Well?
There are a lot of new VPN providers entering the market every month. If you are using a different VPN in Indonesia or if you have another way to visit porn/blocked websites in Indonesia, please leave a comment below to share your experience!