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VPN Not Working on Streaming From Outside the UK and US?

Australian, NZ, Canadian, Indian, Asian and European streaming apps all block VPNs differently, and these guides show how to get each one working

Regional streaming services are often overlooked by VPN companies, which means fewer working servers and more trial and error. Australian apps like 7plus and Stan, New Zealand's TVNZ+, Canadian services like Crave and CBC Gem, Indian apps like JioHotstar and ZEE5, and Asian platforms like iQIYI, Viu and TVer each have their own quirks.

Some of these services block foreign payment cards, some need a local phone number or postcode, and a few are simply blocked from leaving their home country. Each guide below covers every service in its region and is honest about which ones you can realistically get working, and how.

Last updated 7 October 2026 by Thomas Richard, Editor. How we keep guides accurate

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  1. Australian TV Not Working With a VPN? Fix All 6 Apps

    7plus, 9Now, 10, SBS On Demand, Stan or Binge blocking you abroad? Here is the one fix that works for all six, plus each app's quirks

    23 min read · Updated 7 October 2026
  2. NZ TV Not Working Abroad? Fix TVNZ+ and Neon With a VPN

    TVNZ+ or Neon blocking you outside New Zealand even with a VPN on? Here is how to connect the right way and get your shows playing again

    14 min read · Updated 7 October 2026
  3. VPN Not Working With Crave or CBC Gem? Fix It Abroad

    Crave or CBC Gem blocking you outside Canada even with your VPN on? Here's how to get HBO, CTV and Canadian favourites streaming again

    13 min read · Updated 7 October 2026
  4. VPN Not Working With Indian Streaming? Fix It Abroad

    JioHotstar, ZEE5 or SonyLIV blocking you outside India? Here's how to get IPL cricket, Bollywood and Indian TV streaming again from anywhere

    17 min read · Updated 7 October 2026
  5. VPN Not Working on Asian Streaming? Fix Viu, TVer & More

    Youku, iQIYI, Viu, Viki, Abema or TVer blocking you abroad? See which server each one needs, which have international apps and how to get watching

    22 min read · Updated 7 October 2026
  6. VPN Not Working With RaiPlay or NPO? Fix It Abroad

    RaiPlay or NPO Start saying it's only available at home? Here's how to get free Italian and Dutch TV streaming again from anywhere

    13 min read · Updated 7 October 2026
  7. Hayu Abroad: Which Country Server Actually Works

    Hayu blocked where you are? Connect to the right country and your Real Housewives, Below Deck and Kardashians binge is back on in minutes

    8 min read · Updated 27 September 2026

Not sure which guide you need? Our free VPN troubleshooter asks a few quick questions and points you to the right fix, and the IP address checker shows what location websites can see.

Our recommendations

The Best VPNs for International Streaming

If the fixes above didn’t work, the problem is usually the VPN itself. Not all providers are equal at unblocking streaming services. These are the ones we recommend, based on their streaming track record, features and value.

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#1
NordVPNStarting from £2.59/mo

Widely rated among the most consistent VPNs for BBC iPlayer, Netflix, Disney+, and the harder UK services. Reliable, fast, and works on up to ten devices at once.

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#2
ExpressVPNStarting from £2.19/mo

Consistently among the fastest in independent speed tests, and competitively priced. A strong choice if speed, picture quality, or smart TV streaming matters to you.

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#3
PureVPNStarting from $2.15/mo

The most affordable of our three picks. Still unblocks all the major streaming services, and the price makes it a sensible starting point if you're new to VPNs.

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VPN use is legal in the UK and most countries. Accessing streaming services from outside their licensed territory may fall outside their terms of service; check the terms of any service before use.

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