Streaming
Watching video content online from services like Netflix, Disney+, or Hulu. Many services use geoblocking to restrict content by region. VPNs bypass geographic restrictions for access to global content libraries.
What is Streaming?
What is Streaming?
Watching video content online from services like Netflix, Disney+, or Hulu. Many services use geoblocking to restrict content by region. VPNs bypass geographic restrictions for access to global content libraries.
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Bandwidth
The maximum rate of data transfer across a network connection. VPN services may throttle or limit bandwidth on free tiers. EdgeVPN provides unlimited bandwidth on all plans for unrestricted streaming and downloads.
Geoblocking
Practice of restricting access to internet content based on user's geographic location. Streaming services use geoblocking to enforce licensing restrictions. VPNs bypass geoblocking by providing IP addresses from different countries.
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
Service that creates encrypted connection between your device and internet, protecting privacy and security. VPNs hide your IP address, encrypt traffic to prevent monitoring, and allow access to geo-restricted content.
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