Choice champions VPNs to bypass geoblocking and get better deals

By Hannah Francis
Updated February 5 2015 - 10:08am, first published January 29 2015 - 4:12pm
VPNs connect your computer with a server in another location, increasing privacy and bypassing geoblocking. Photo: Choice
VPNs connect your computer with a server in another location, increasing privacy and bypassing geoblocking. Photo: Choice
Consumer rights group Choice ranks 12 VPN services as a way to increase privacy. Photo: Choice
Consumer rights group Choice ranks 12 VPN services as a way to increase privacy. Photo: Choice

Consumers are being urged to shop around for online anonymity tools to protect their privacy and secure better online shopping deals.