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Old 10-27-2021, 08:16 AM
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VPN for Geo restricted workaround

It looks like using a VPN can help with the geo restrictions, Any VPN recommendations for watching races used with services like GCN?

In the past, I have been able to purchase streaming services or been able to tap into feeds to watch most races. Currently, its getting harder to watch races having to purchase several steaming services and still not getting all the races.

FYI- I want something more reliable than Tiz.
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Old 10-27-2021, 08:25 AM
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I've been using Windscribe with Chrome browser.
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Old 10-27-2021, 08:29 AM
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Most any should work

I use Norton 360 on my iPad as it is included w my subscription for my PCs. Point to UK server and you should be good to go. Only issue as some have pointed out here that you can't mirror to your TV as you will be on different networks but this doesn't bother me. I am a big GCN+ fan.

I also tried Windscribe and it worked well but you must pay for it.

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Old 10-27-2021, 08:33 AM
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ProtonVPN has a free option to the US, Japan or the Netherlands. The connection to the last one will allow you to watch the geo-blocked things on GCN
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Old 10-27-2021, 09:12 AM
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I use Surf Shark.
I got a Promo from Alex Dowsett's you tube channel, if I recall correctly the code is Dowsett.
I got 2 years for $25 or something like that.
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Old 10-27-2021, 07:48 PM
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Private Internet Access.

https://www.privateinternetaccess.com

Always worked with EuroSport and others. Lots of server options in different countries, which helps getting around the viewing restrictions.


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Old 10-27-2021, 07:51 PM
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I use Nord VPN, its pretty cheap if you buy an extended subscription. Works well for getting around geo restrictions and is fast.
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Old 10-27-2021, 08:33 PM
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I use Nord VPN, its pretty cheap if you buy an extended subscription. Works well for getting around geo restrictions and is fast.

Seconding Nord VPN, it's been flawless for me (and I live in the sticks and have ****ty internet).
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Old 10-27-2021, 09:25 PM
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ProtonVPN has a free option to the US, Japan or the Netherlands. The connection to the last one will allow you to watch the geo-blocked things on GCN

That’s how I do it. Works perfectly.


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Old 10-27-2021, 10:31 PM
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Old 10-27-2021, 10:36 PM
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My sister uses Nord and likes it.
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Old 10-27-2021, 10:44 PM
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I've been using VPN Unlimited for several years and I have been very happy with it. You can purchase a lifetime subscription for $100.

https://www.vpnunlimited.com/
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Old 10-28-2021, 05:28 AM
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Express VPN is great, very easy to use app, and also has router firmware as well if that’s your thing


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Old 10-28-2021, 06:07 AM
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Another vote for Nord here.
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Old 10-28-2021, 06:25 AM
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Express VPN here as well. It’s $99/yr iirc. Once you start watching all races on GCN+ sans commercials, it’s rather impossible to go back.
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