
Some VPN services manage to evade detection and allow access to the entire Netflix library for the VPN server's region. So if you’re in Atlanta using a VPN server located in the Netherlands, you can still watch hit series like Stranger Things or k-dramas like Vincenzo. Some streaming services, like Netflix, let VPN-using subscribers watch original and select licensed content. As a result, streaming services and VPNs engage in a near-constant battle of cat and mouse when it comes to blocking and unblocking IP addresses.

VPN services have to find ways to keep streaming services unblocked to please their customers. Streaming services have to please their rights holders (and not get on the bad side of governments). It's a sticky situation for all parties because subscribers may feel they should be able to access their entire content library regardless of their location. Some governments block certain content from users within their country. When a subscriber uses a VPN and tries to watch or listen to content that isn’t available in their region, they're likely violating a licensing agreement.Īnother reason streaming services block traffic coming from VPN servers is to comply with local law. Many streaming services have licensing agreements with their content holders stating the specified content is only available in certain countries or geographical territories.
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