Looks like I've been 86'd by the Feds! I've been living in the D.R. for almost ten years and have had no problems accessing all manner of websites in the U.S.
One exception is metropcs.com --error code 16, blocked by security rules.
I have tried multiple browsers (five) with the same effect.
Now I need to access CMS for my Medicare account: mymedicare.gov and I receive the error message: Could not connect. Connection refused. I seriously doubt that the problem is on my end as I access all manner of sites in the U.S. including three banking accounts.
I rather think that my IP address is recognized as "Not U.S." and I am being denied.
If anyone has an extra minute, could you please try accessing mymedicare.gov ?? If you can access the home page, click on any link and see if you can access the site more deeply.
Anyone have this problem? Solution? I am thinking about setting up a VPN with a server in the U.S. but this would be a tall order for use on a single site.
OP: SOLUTION FOUND. Thanks to a member here, the solution turned out to be privateinternetaccess.com This site is cross-platform--Windows, Mac, Linux, and has superior documentation (very nice for Linux). I was a little miffed that I had to put money down on my debit card ($6.95) for one month before I could navigate the site and decide IF I wanted to pay. I also noted that they have a seven day money back guarantee. In fact, my Ubuntu install failed multiple times but tech support was quite responsive. I, however, was the one who solved my problem, not tech support. I cancelled to receive my refund but my account is still operation for one month. I wasn't trying to cheat. The website initially failed for me, so I wanted my money back. I solved the problem after the refund was in work. So, indeed, after a proper install, i picked a Favorite from the list, United States. This country appeared in my program icon on my taskbar, click on that, and immediately I am connected to a server in Florida. I then go to mymedicare.gov and I CAN LOGIN SUCCESSFULLY for the first time! Yes! Now I have the bloody, crappy news that CMS is going to double bill me on my Part B premium because they are one month ahead.