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Caso's avatar
Caso
On our wavelength
7 months ago

Streaming services blocked due to VPN

Hi, can anyone advise as to why some streaming services won't work and are saying I'm using a VPN, when I'm not.

This has just happened in the last week or so and I've not changed anything at my end?

Thanks

4 Replies

  • jbrennand's avatar
    jbrennand
    Very Insightful Person

    What devices and browsers are doing this?

    For example... Apple devices are often connected to "Private  Relay" in the iCloud.... and the Opera browser has an inbuilt pseudo VPN.

  • Caso's avatar
    Caso
    On our wavelength

    I've tried 2 laptops running Chrome browsers and our normal smart TV. All have worked up to last weekend.

    If I try via mobile data everything is fine, so it's an issue with the Virgin IP that some services think is a VPN IP.

  • Caso's avatar
    Caso
    On our wavelength

    No, nothing unusual.

    My IP Information:

    ISP: Virgin Media Limited

    City: Reading

    Region: England

    Country: United Kingdom