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		bithush on Nov 19, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Google disables SSL search at BT’s request I hit this back in August when I moved and had to wait 2 weeks for my new line to be installed correctly[0]. I didn't care enough to find out why, I always use a VPN when using WiFi and to be fair to BT they recommend the use of a VPN when using the BT WiFi service. [0] It took BT 2 weeks to install the line correctly after cocking it up twice! Third times a charm. Great going BT! /s

andreasvc on Nov 20, 2014 [–]

Why did BT recommend using a VPN?

LeoPanthera on Nov 20, 2014 | [–]

They would recommend it because public wifi is unencrypted and open to sniffing.

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