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ibVPN / ibDNS Review

Romanian VPN whose ibDNS was a known Smart DNS - service shut down, customers migrated to StrongVPN.

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// Review

by the smartdnscomparison editorial desk · review version 1 · prose updated 2026-09-23 · facts as of 2026-09-23 · how we verify

Overview

ibVPN / ibDNS is a VPN service with Smart DNS included that is no longer operating - as of 2026-09-23 the service is gone. This page stays up as an archive. Romanian VPN whose ibDNS was a known Smart DNS - service shut down, customers migrated to StrongVPN.

Coverage & Unblocking

The total number of supported streaming services is not documented. The provider does not publish a per-service support list we could verify. Coverage claims are a snapshot: streaming services fight unblockers, and a service that works today can break tomorrow. Every streaming service still needs its own paid subscription - Smart DNS only changes which regional catalog you see.

Devices & Setup

Documented device support: not documented. Setup follows the usual Smart DNS pattern: you point the device or router at the provider DNS servers and register your current IP address in the provider dashboard, and the IP allowlist ties the service to your connection. One registered location at a time.

Speed & Reliability

Smart DNS adds no encryption overhead - video streams travel directly between you and the streaming service at full line speed, which is the technology's main advantage over a VPN. Our daily reachability check tracks the provider site; unblocking reliability itself varies week to week by design of the cat-and-mouse game.

Privacy & Logging

Logging policy: not documented. Be clear about what Smart DNS is: it does NOT encrypt your traffic and does NOT hide your IP address. If you need privacy on public Wi-Fi or want your traffic encrypted, use a VPN instead - our Smart DNS vs VPN guide helps you decide.

Pricing & Plans

Documented pricing: not documented - see the provider site. No free trial documented.

Reputation & History

'StrongVPN Welcomes ibVPN': the service was closed and customers migrated. Noted concerns: ["service no longer operating"]. Facts not fully verified (archived) as of 2026-09-23 - use the free trial before committing to a long plan.

Verdict

ibVPN / ibDNS is gone - do not sign up. Working alternatives are listed in our comparison table.

++ What works

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-- What to watch

  • Dead - customers migrated to StrongVPN

Trial & pricing reality check

Documented pricingsee provider site

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// ibVPN / ibDNS FAQ

Does ibVPN / ibDNS unblock Netflix?

Not documented. Netflix fights unblockers harder than anyone, so treat any coverage claim as a snapshot and re-test with the free trial before paying.

Is there a free trial?

None documented.

Which devices are supported?

Documented support: not documented. Smart DNS runs at the DNS level, so any device whose DNS servers you can change is a candidate - routers cover a whole home at once.

Does Smart DNS slow down streaming?

No - Smart DNS only reroutes the DNS lookups used for geo-checks. The video stream itself travels directly between you and the streaming service at full line speed.

What does it log?

Not documented. Smart DNS does not encrypt traffic - your ISP still sees where you connect.

How much does it cost?

Documented pricing: not documented - see the provider site.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

None documented.

// The meta-review: what the internet says about ibVPN / ibDNS

We do not expect you to trust us. This review is a meta-review: below you see what other review sites claim, what users report on Reddit, forums and complaint boards, and who actually operates ibVPN / ibDNS. Every claim links to its source so you can verify it yourself. Our verdict forms from these sources plus our own fact checks - not the other way around.

// What other reviewers say (0)

Heads-up: most Smart DNS "reviews" are affiliate content. We mark our reliability judgement on every source and include critical voices deliberately.

No third-party reviews with usable evidence found yet. In this niche that is itself a signal - most "review" sites are paid placements.

// What users say (0)

Reddit, forums, complaint boards. Anecdotes, not proof - but patterns across threads are the best early-warning system this market has.

No user threads found yet. If you have first-hand experience, post it in the comments below - it feeds this section after review.

// AI fact summary - everything we know, compressed

Generated by Qwen3 on 2026-09-23 from our fact database plus the 1 linked sources above. It summarizes - it does not add facts. Check anything that matters against the linked sources.

Bottom line: ibVPN / ibDNS is no longer operating. The service was shut down and its customers were migrated to StrongVPN. Do not attempt to subscribe - the Smart DNS offering is defunct.

The coverage truth: There is no current data on what services ibDNS unblocked, as the provider discontinued operations. Historical records do not confirm reliable access to Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, Amazon Prime, HBO Max, or major sports platforms. Unblocking status for all channels is unknown and likely inactive.

Setup reality: No devices are supported because the service is discontinued. There were no apps, and setup for Smart DNS on smart TVs, streaming sticks, consoles, or routers was never documented as functional. IP registration may have been required, but current configuration is impossible.

What reviewers say vs what users say: There are no independent reviewer scores or user reviews in the dataset, but the operator’s own site confirms the shutdown. The lack of recent user feedback combined with the official migration notice suggests the service ended without major public backlash. Affiliate reviewers do not currently cover ibDNS due to its inactive status.

Who runs it: The operator is not identified in the data. ibVPN was a Romanian-based VPN provider that also offered ibDNS as a Smart DNS product, but it no longer exists as an active service. No parent company or brand portfolio is confirmed.

// Sources & how this review was built

Every external source used on this page, with the date we fetched it. Methodology: how we verify. Sources disappear or change - if a link is dead, tell us via contact.

  1. [1] operator ibvpn.com - ibVPN via Wayback Machine dated 2026-09-23 · fetched 2026-09-23 · HTTP 200

Initial database sources (pre meta-review):

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