There was a nationwide problem with our internet. I had never seen or heard of anything like that. I first thought my network provider was acting up when it started. After a while, I found that it wasn't just me. But that was just the beginning.
It was like we were under siege and our lines of communication had been severed. Or I thought so. And as time passed, it became increasingly concerning as it wasn't getting better, and I was suffering the side effects.
The funny thing was that I could still make cellular calls, but accessing Hive, watching YouTube, or even using WhatsApp was zero. It was only one day, so I expected that it'll be resolved soon. Apparently, some underwater network cables had been damaged, causing the problems, even in neighboring countries.
The problem would last a few days, but it increasingly became unbearable. I had to resort to doing more things offline. The gym had me around a lot more; my colleagues and friends saw me socializing more than usual, and I even slept a little better in those times. I mean, I didn't have many options.
I found something that made the problem easier to bear. I learned about X-VPN, which had a specific configuration that somehow allowed internet access. It wasn't as stable as the normal thing, but it was a lifesaver.
X-VPN worked on my Android and Windows. I tried it on an iOS device, and it also helped. I shared with a few people, and it worked for some. Downloading it was often the first obstacle—or maybe even informing them—because we damn needed the internet for that.
I hope this never happens again. But it got me thinking: people on satellite internet, like Starlink, wouldn't have been troubled a bit about the underwater network cables. Now that's an upgrade.
This disconnection experience allowed me to realize just how dependent I am on the internet and my devices. I'm sure this applies to many people around the globe. And it's also a reminder about how there's a need for balance. As much as these technologies make life easier, they should add rather than take from us.
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I can understand how it feels without internet. Although it's not difficult for me but I won't want to stay without internet. There were internet blackout for a week. Fortunately, after a week I could access internet using vpn like you.
A week is such a long time. What VPN did you use?
I think I can remember this… x-vpn really helped.
Life outside the Internet can be interesting too, and it's very healthy.
It isn't easy to create a balance though, but with self-discipline, one can achieve that.
X-VPN was the real deal. I still use it, in fact.
Did it happen recently or the one that occurred some months ago? It was an internet massacre I must say. I could remember my smart phone seeming like a cell phone. An experience we shouldn't be thinking of occurring again
Month's ago
Never want such to happen again