Geo-Blocking in the Streaming Era: Why Content is Missing

Have you ever wondered why a show available in the US isn't available in your country? This is due to "territorial licensing," a relic of the 20th century that still plagues the digital age.

The IP-based Wall

Streaming services detect your country based on your IP address. If your IP belongs to a region without a license for that content, you get a "not available" message.

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