Do you have trouble gaining access to a website or app because of your location? Then you’re probably dealing with a form of online geo-blocking. This can happen anywhere in the world: whether you’re in your home country or abroad. Some countries block certain content when it doesn’t comply with their laws, morals, or specific terms of use. Even so, you might find yourself in a situation where you’ll need to unblock certain websites and apps. This way, you could get access to online streams and sporting events no matter where you are in the world, for example. You could also counteract censorship by governments and even save money this way. Want to learn how to achieve this? You can read all about it in our unblock articles.
A small disclaimer: always check whether circumventing an online restriction you come across is in line with the laws of a country and the rules of that particular service. Laws differ all over the world, so we recommend you read the terms of use of any online services you use carefully.
Censorship
Censorship on the internet takes on many forms. Governments in certain countries might limit internet access to protect their political stability, force a set of traditional morals on their citizens, or maintain national safety. Sometimes online platforms and websites are blocked for economic reasons.
Often, social media platforms like Facebook are at the receiving end of these forms of censorship, but news websites and VoIP apps like Skype and WhatsApp also tend to be targeted. Fortunately, there is a simple way to still gain access to these platforms. Read all about (circumventing) online censorship in this section.
Streaming
More and more people choose to watch online TV. Whether you do so via your computer, Smart TV, or your phone, it’s possible to enjoy the best movies and series in countless ways these days – all thanks to the internet. And yet sometimes it can be a challenge to watch your favorite entertainment. Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and HBO Max aren’t accessible in the same way in every country due to broadcasting rights. Luckily, it’s possible to unblock these channels, streaming services and movie providers so you can watch their content worldwide. Want to know more? You’ll read all about it in this section.
Sports
If you’re a sports fan, chances are you like following your favorite matches online. Having access to streams of your favorite sports anytime is one of the many benefits of the internet. With a VPN, this is possible no matter where you are in the world. For example, you can easily watch sports matches that aren’t normally broadcast in your country. Are you abroad? Then of course you can keep following your local clubs on your usual streams. Read more in our complete Sports section.
Save Money
We all like to save some money here and there. You might not be aware of it, but this is often possible online – and not just with discount coupons. A VPN can save you a surprising amount of money online. Sometimes products and services are cheaper in one country than in another one. It could be that prices are higher in your country because you live in a relatively wealthy region, for example. With a VPN you can change your digital location and pretend to access the internet from another country. This might allow you to get discounts on products, software, and services that you purchase online. Think of airline tickets, for example, as well as subscriptions to online streaming services. You can find more tips and tricks to save money in this section.
