The Internet, when it first started gaining popularity was known as an “Information Highway”. It sounds great for places that thrive on information. Countries like The USA (yes, I’m American, so sorry for the freedom speech) are built on the idea that the freedom of ideas will help us further develop ourselves and our country. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, and everyone has a voice. This is why a US IP address is one of the most sought out locations with proxy a VPN services. Proxies and VPNs help users to change the IP address country indicator on their phone and computer.
Not every country loves information – they only love to control it. While iPhone and Android were built upon the idea that you’ll be able to reach other people more conveniently. Texting, calling, locating, and everything else is easy with this or that app. Google maps means when you travel you can find your way around a new city, or you can explore new areas of your home town. Google search means you get the most relevant result to all of your queries. But much of this technology is user-oriented, ie, putting the people in control. This conflicts with the political ideals of many counties around the world.
One obvious example is China, where the government seeks to control the flow of information in all aspects of Chinese living. News and other media as well as the Internet is heavily monitored, if not directly controlled by the government. Google maps isn’t allowed into certain areas of China. Google search results are censored. Many news websites and social networking sites are banned. The West calls it “brainwashing” while they call it national defense, but whatever your take on it is, this is all in an effort to control the flow of information to your average person.
So, enough of the hippie-political-conspiracy theory stuff. To change your IP address country indicator is easy enough, even in the most heavily censored regions of the world (including China and Iran). Virtual private networks provide privacy and security for users who want to block private and government organizations from spying on their online activity. Data encryption and other features means that direct attacks on your computer will fail, and privacy policies of these companies means that your user information and Internet activity will remain secret. Whether you want to start a Facebook account or start a revolution, a VPN can keep you hidden online.