Geo-blocking
rightsRestricting access to streaming content based on geographic location.
Explanation
Geo-blocking is when a streaming service restricts access to content based on a user's geographic location, usually determined by their IP address. Streaming services do this because they hold different content licenses in different countries. A movie on Netflix US may not be on Netflix UK because of regional licensing deals.
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Last updated: March 2026