Netflix has been known for its restriction of VPN use. In November of 2018, the company decided to no longer allow its users to use VPNs to access US-based content.
Netflix stated that this was in an effort to “clean up the catalog” and to make sure that all its content is available to all its users. The move was met with criticism from many Netflix users who felt that it was a hindrance to their ability to access content from other countries.
Netflix has a history of being anti-VPN. In 2016, the company introduced a new policy that required all users to use VPNs in order to watch US-based content.
At the time, Netflix argued that this was necessary in order to keep its users safe from copyright infringement. However, this policy was met with much opposition from users who felt that it was an unnecessary restriction.
Netflix’s recent decision to ban VPN use is likely related to the company’s rivalry with Amazon. Netflix has been trying to catch up to Amazon’s market share, and one way that it has done this is by expanding its content offerings.
However, many of the new content offerings have been available only in the US. This has been a significant barrier to entry for many Netflix users who want to access content from other countries.
By banning VPN use, Netflix is hoping to make it more difficult for its users to access content from outside the US. This is likely part of the company’s strategy to compete with Amazon.
However, this policy may also be unpopular with Netflix users who want to access content from other countries.
