VPNs Fail At Circumventing TikTok Ban For Many Users—Here’s What We Know
Despite widespread speculation that virtual private networks, or VPNs, could be used to circumvent a nationwide ban on TikTok, few users are reporting having much success with technological loopholes. (UPDATE: TikTok says it is “restoring service”—read more here.)
VPNs not a workaround for U.S. TikTok ban
U.S. TikTok users hoping to find a workaround to access the banned app are finding that virtual private networks are no help, hinting that the company has taken extra precautions to ensure Americans are not able to avoid the ban.
TikTok ban sees demand for VPNs surge
Demand for VPNs surge. Throughout the week of January 13, 2025, as the TikTok ban increased in likelihood, millions of Americans frantically searched for ways to keep access to th
UK Government gives major update on TikTok ban as app is unblocked for US users
TikTok has been re-instated in the USA after being banned over security concerns, and the UK users are wondering whether they'll be locked out too
US TikTok Ban – VPN Access Attempts Could Trigger Permanent Block
American users were temporarily banned on Sunday. Users couldn’t even circumvent the ban with a VPN. Service was restored by the end of the day.
TikTok makes app unavailable for US users as ban takes effect
TikTok became unavailable for users in the U.S. on Saturday, before a ban on the popular social media platform officially went into effect.
TikTok's fate arrives at Supreme Court in collision of free speech and national security
In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on ...
TikTok Chaos Shows Popular Opposition To China-Based Bans
If lawmakers continue to prioritize politically expedient anti-China bans, then they will fail to convince the public they ...
Kesha Hilariously Eulogized TikTok’s Ban In The US With A Musical Parting Gift
After years of fun choreography, challenges, catchy sayings, viral sagas, and of course boosted music, TikTok is officially ...
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Trump Says He Won't Enforce TikTok Ban Until Spring
Unless it receives clarity and assurances from the Biden administration, TikTok says it will shut down before the ban takes effect. The clock may be running out for TikTok. The company behind the ...