How to watch Netflix in the Philippines?

Netflix is surely one of the best site to enjoy entertainment content. Well known in the US, as the leading subscription service for online streaming, the company offers +100,000 DVD titles.

Whether you are an expatriates or a Filipino, you might be aware of the geo-blocking of the site. In fact, the access is blocked because of licensing constraints. Netflix didn’t decided to purchase the needed rights for a broadcasting in the Philippines, so the access is blocked.

This blocking is made thanks to an IP recognition system. The IP address contains information about your online identity, but also your precise location (city and country). So, when you try to access to Netflix, the website knows that you reside overseas, and block the access.

How to bypass the blocking on Netflix’s site?

The solution is very simple. You simply have to fake your location for an American one thanks to a VPN.

This useful tool enables to choose your IP location. It redirected your browsing through a VPN server which provides IPs according to its location.

Here is how to use this kind of application:

1. Choose a provider with US servers
2. Download its application & sign in
3. Choose the country (USA for Netflix)
4. Freely access to Netflix

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Bottom line

If you choose the VPN you will discover new abilities:

1. New entertainment possibilities thanks to american sites (Hulu, Pandora, HBO…)
2. The security during your browsing, but also on your devices (iPhone, iPad…)
3. An increased privacy and anonymity