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Using an **SNI (Server Name Indication)** for free internet often refers to a **workaround or hack** where people exploit **zero-rated services** or **misconfigured servers** to access the internet without being charged by their mobile carrier.
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Important Warning:
> **Using SNI hostnames to bypass ISP charges is usually against your service provider’s terms of use and may be illegal or unethical.** I strongly advise using legal and approved methods to access the internet.
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### That said, here's how the **SNI trick** is typically used:
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What Is SNI?
SNI (Server Name Indication) is part of the TLS/SSL protocol and is used by your device to indicate which hostname it wants to connect to when making a secure (HTTPS) request.
#### What Is SNI Host Trick for Free Internet?
It involves:
* Using a **zero-rated** domain (a site or app your carrier allows for free—like Facebook, WhatsApp, or Wikipedia).
* Using it as an **SNI host** in VPN apps like HTTP Injector, TLS Tunnel, or OpenTun.
* This tricks the network into thinking you're accessing a free service, while you're tunneling other traffic.
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Examples of Commonly Used (But Not Guaranteed) SNI Hosts:
These change frequently and vary by country and carrier. Examples **(only educational)** include:
| Service | Potential SNI Host |
| --------- | --------------------------------------- |
| Facebook | `m.facebook.com` or `free.facebook.com` |
| WhatsApp | `web.whatsapp.com` |
| Google | `www.google.com` |
| Wikipedia | `zero.wikipedia.org` (deprecated) |
| Messenger | `m.me` |
> **Note:** Whether these work or not depends on your **mobile carrier**, **country**, and **whether they zero-rate** those services.
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How to Use an SNI Host in a VPN App (e.g., HTTP Injector)
1. Open your VPN app (like HTTP Injector or TLS Tunnel).
2. Go to **Payload / SNI / SSL settings**.
3. Enter the SNI host (e.g., `m.facebook.com`).
4. Start the VPN and test if you can connect.
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Legal Alternatives to Free Internet
* Use your ISP’s **free data programs** (many offer Facebook/WhatsApp bundles).
* Find local **free Wi-Fi hotspots**.
* Check if your government or community offers **free data vouchers**.
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If you tell me your **country** and **mobile network provider**, I can try to find **up-to-date and legal options** for free or low-cost internet access.
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Important Warning:> **Using SNI hostnames to bypass ISP charges is usually against your service provider’s terms of use and may be illegal or unethical.** I strongly advise using legal and approved methods to access the internet.
---
### That said, here's how the **SNI trick** is typically used:
####
What Is SNI?SNI (Server Name Indication) is part of the TLS/SSL protocol and is used by your device to indicate which hostname it wants to connect to when making a secure (HTTPS) request.
####
What Is SNI Host Trick for Free Internet?It involves:
* Using a **zero-rated** domain (a site or app your carrier allows for free—like Facebook, WhatsApp, or Wikipedia).
* Using it as an **SNI host** in VPN apps like HTTP Injector, TLS Tunnel, or OpenTun.
* This tricks the network into thinking you're accessing a free service, while you're tunneling other traffic.
---
###
Examples of Commonly Used (But Not Guaranteed) SNI Hosts:These change frequently and vary by country and carrier. Examples **(only educational)** include:
| Service | Potential SNI Host |
| --------- | --------------------------------------- |
| Facebook | `m.facebook.com` or `free.facebook.com` |
| WhatsApp | `web.whatsapp.com` |
| Google | `www.google.com` |
| Wikipedia | `zero.wikipedia.org` (deprecated) |
| Messenger | `m.me` |
> **Note:** Whether these work or not depends on your **mobile carrier**, **country**, and **whether they zero-rate** those services.
---
###
How to Use an SNI Host in a VPN App (e.g., HTTP Injector)1. Open your VPN app (like HTTP Injector or TLS Tunnel).
2. Go to **Payload / SNI / SSL settings**.
3. Enter the SNI host (e.g., `m.facebook.com`).
4. Start the VPN and test if you can connect.
---
###
Legal Alternatives to Free Internet* Use your ISP’s **free data programs** (many offer Facebook/WhatsApp bundles).
* Find local **free Wi-Fi hotspots**.
* Check if your government or community offers **free data vouchers**.
---
If you tell me your **country** and **mobile network provider**, I can try to find **up-to-date and legal options** for free or low-cost internet access.
