What is geoblocking? Simply explained

When geoblocking is active, you are denied access to certain content. Often you will receive a message that certain content is not available in your country

This is geoblocking

Geoblocking is a restriction on Internet access. There are numerous reasons for this. It is used by governments, streaming services, and other companies.

• Geoblocking uses tracking and geolocation technologies to detect your IP address. As a result, your location is pinpointed. When geoblocking is enabled, you will not be able to access certain Internet sites.

• Streaming services use geoblocking because content licenses are restricted to certain regions. Therefore, you can’t enjoy the same content in South America as you can in Germany. The other way around is also the case. You may have content available in other countries that you can’t watch in Germany.

• Companies like Amazon use geoblocking to ensure that customers access the regional version of your website. Price differences may be the reason.

• Governments use geoblocking to block websites from the general population. One reason is that gambling, for example, is banned in some countries. Another reason is that various governments want to make visiting certain websites inaccessible to the population.