Searches for VPNs spike in Texas after Pornhub pulls out of the state

Virtual Private Networking Software Searches Surge in Texas After Pornhub Suspends Service Over Age Verification Law #

Virtual private networking (VPN) software searches skyrocketed in Texas following Pornhub’s decision to suspend service in the state due to a law requiring age verification. The surge in searches suggests that the law may have unintended consequences. Visitors from Texas attempting to access the website are met with a message criticizing the law and informing them that access has been disabled. The increased interest in VPNs in Texas demonstrates a potential connection between the law and Pornhub’s users. The law in question, known as HB 1181, mandates age verification methods for adult websites to prevent minors from accessing explicit content.