I don't get why people recommend VPNs so much. I never bothered to look for a free one because I didn't think it'd have a decent speed and all ports opened, but doesn't Tor basically do the job?
It still feels double to pay for an internet connection and then a second time for a VPN, but yeah it might come in handy. Still think I'd go for a VPS instead and, if I need a VPN, just tunnel it through, but that's just me.