Why is my VPN connected but no Internet access?
The most common reason you cannot browse the internet when connected to the VPN is a DNS configuration issue. Please perform the following steps to see if the issue is related to DNS: Ping an external IP such as 1.1. 1.1 and 8.8.
What is PIA blocking?
PIA's ad blocker also identifies and blocks trackers and malicious websites that may potentially infect your device with malware. PIA's “MACE” works at the DNS level to prevent any unwanted ads or scripts from ever loading or making tracking requests.