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You can get a Norwegian IP address on your phone or computer. There are basically two ways of doing this, with proxies and VPNs. Though I clearly prefer VPNs, there are some advantages to using proxies as well. See below for a full comparison, plus some of my biased opinions!
Proxies
You've probably heard of these at one point or another, but might now know exactly how they work. They're basically like a jumping off point located in Norway, between you and web servers that you want to contact. If you want to browse the web, but want a Norwegian IP address for doing so, a Norwegian proxies is a good route to go. Web based proxies require now downloading, which makes them easy to use on smartphones, computers, and even on devices you don't own. This can be useful at work or school where you can't install software on the computers.
The problems with proxies is that they only work with web based activities. This is seriously limiting because it means that VoIP, games, and other apps or software will not use the Norwegian IP - they'll still use the local IP. If you're using a Norwegian proxy for privacy on the internet, this basically makes it useless. If you're doing anything other than browsing or some web based streaming, again, it's useless. Still, Norwegian proxies may be the right thing for some users.
VPNs
These create a virtual tunnel between you and Norway. All online activity you do is tunneled through the public internet, to a private VPN server in Norway. Games, VoIP, apps, web based activity, online TV, and all other software and programs running on your phone or computer use the Norwegian IP. This kind of comprehensive IP changing is one of the main advantages of a VPN.
Better encryption and more privacy is another. 128-bit SSL encryption is standard for OpenVPN, which is commonly used for Mac, Windows, and Linux. Even the basic VPN protocol PPTP uses PPP encryption, and L2TP uses IPSec encryption for your smartphone to prevent hacking, tracking, eavesdropping, and other types of spying and malware. Having a private IP in Norway can prevent your local government (from whatever country you're currently in) from tracking your online activity. Even the Norwegian government won't have access to your online activity. Most VPN services don't keep server logs of activity, meaning that you get total privacy for the internet.
But privacy is just part of the picture, and many people want a Norwegian IP address for access to things like streaming Norwegian TV, or exclusive Norwegian sites. Whatever your intended activity online, tunneling your data to Norway is the best solution. Remember that not all VPN services offer server options in Norway, so be sure to check before signing up.
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