Proton VPN sign-ups in the Philippines surge 1,400% amid Discord ban

After the Philippines blocked Discord on September 23, 2026, Proton VPN's hourly sign-ups from the country jumped over 1,400% and daily sign-ups nearly 300%. The ban was reversed after Discord agreed to CICC's demands, but sign-ups remain elevated due to slow network restorations by some ISPs.

• Proton VPN hourly sign-ups from the Philippines rose over 1,400% after the Discord block
• Daily sign-ups increased by nearly 300%
• The block affected an estimated 15,000 freelancers and remote workers
• Sign-ups remain above baseline after the ban was lifted due to slow restorations