After Netflix had demonstrated how harsh it can be on unblockers, many VPN providers found themselves being out of whack. Some of them were unable to support connection to Netflix whatsoever. However, there is a small group of vendors that claim they can unblock streaming platforms at all times. For instance, PrivateVPN calls itself a service that has been designed specifically for Netflix viewers. I am going to put that statement to a test and check if the provider can really bypass the notorious proxy error. Read on to find out whether PrivateVPN works with Netflix.
Why Netflix Ban VPNs
The multimedia corporation takes against VPNs because these services infringe copyright agreements between Netflix and content producers. Every market (i.e. country) has its own catalog of movies and shows. However, it is not enough for some subscribers and they want to get more than a local media library has to offer. Thanks to VPNs and other unblockers, users are able to illegally view intellectual property of Netflix and their suppliers available for foreign countries.
Such state of things seriously bothers TV studious and movie makers. They obligated Netflix to stop users from circumventing geo-restrictions. The company even made a statement that it would ban accounts of clients who use unblockers. Technically, the service could do it but it would be a shot in the head from the financial point of view. Instead, Netflix found a way how to ban VPNs and proxy.
Can PrivateVPN Fix Netflix Proxy Error?
Before answering the question whether Private VPN works with Netflix, I want to draw your attention to their server coverage. As their site says, the company has approximately 100 servers worldwide. It is really a modest number for a service that aims at unblocking Netflix and other streaming platforms. This was a reason why I had some doubts regarding the vendor’s honesty before the testing started. Especially, if to consider their self-confident assertion that Private is the fastest growing VPN in the world. It is not clear what they put in these words but it is definitely not the fastest growing server count. Being established in 2009, in almost 10 years the service has built up a server roster of up to petty 100 units … it’s definitely not about the rapid growth.
Why am I so focused on the number of servers? Because since Netflix started coming to grips with VPNs, a massive (and constantly expanding) server network is basically the only thing that guarantees a positive outcome for VPN providers. Now you know why I was so skeptical about PrivateVPN’s unblocking capability.
So, I didn’t keep my hopes high when I started the investigation. The section on the provider’s website gives a hint of what locations to connect to. According to the list, you can watch US Netflix as well as a couple of dozens of other regional versions. Cutting to the chase, I hooked up to several locations to check if what they say is true. To my surprise, I could really bypass Netflix proxy error! I am not sure how PrivateVPN manages to do it, but it works with Netflix.
One more pleasant discovery is that PrivateVPN provides decent connection speeds. Although the performance wasn’t consistent on all the servers I tried, I would say that generally, the speeds are comfortable for any streaming needs.
PrivateVPN and Netflix Final Words
PrivateVPN proved that even a small provider with a modest server roster can unblock Netflix. Moreover, it grants access to media libraries in a wide range of countries. Whether you want to watch US Netflix or something more ‘exotic’ such as Netflix in Australia, South Korea or the Japan, the service will deliver it to you. High download speeds deserve praise as well.