Geo-blocking

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Restricting access to streaming content based on geographic location.

Explanation

Geo-blocking is the practice of restricting access to streaming content based on a user's geographic location, typically determined by their IP address. Streaming services use geo-blocking because they hold different content licenses in different countries. A movie available on Netflix US may not be available on Netflix UK due to regional licensing deals.

Geo-blocking FAQ

Last updated: March 2026