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From Ars Technica: “Verizon made an enemy”: FiOS customer mad that Netflix works better on VPN
Nederkoorn connected to VyprVPN and got a 3Mbps stream, which is what Netflix recommends for standard definition video. This is “about 10x the speed I was getting connecting directly via Verizon,” he wrote.
July 17, 2014
In the News
From The Globe and Mail: Canadian researcher proposes new way to shut down Netflix ‘content tourists’
Golden Frog Co-CTO Philip Molter was interviewed for an article in The Globe and Mail regarding the recent attempt by Netflix to block VPNs and proxies. Here’s an excerpt:
February 6, 2016
In the News
From The Verge: How one man bypassed internet congestion and fixed his Netflix streaming
Nederkoorn began using a virtual private network, or VPN, which could essentially act as a virtual ISP that would route the traffic he requested from Netflix through a different set of connections than the ones being used when he went through Verizon.
July 17, 2014
Streaming
If Netflix Cracks Down on Proxies, Access to Content Isn’t the Only Thing You’ll Lose
The battles between Netflix and ISPs have been well documented. ISPs use Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) of unencrypted Internet connections to throttle Netflix speeds or intentionally cause interference with Netflix’s bandwidth providers.
January 14, 2016
Streaming
How to Get Around a Netflix Proxy Error with a VPN in 2021
A Netflix proxy error refers to an error message shown to Netflix users who are logged into Netflix while using a service which changes their IP address. According to the Netflix website, the error will say the following: “You seem to be using an unblocker or proxy.” Many tools or services that change your IP address and make it appear as though you are browsing from a different location will cause Netflix to return this error. This includes proxies, VPNs and unblockers.
April 1, 2021