Popular streaming services such as Netflix, iPlayer, ITV HUB etc, tend to block vpn connections so you can’t access the app while connected. Users prefer to connect to USA Netflix as there is over 50% more content which isn’t available in such as the UK. Streamers wanting to access UK streaming services (iPlayer, ITV HUB) from outside the UK will also require a vpn to watch content on those apps.
We tested Express VPN with the following Streaming Services:
- Netflix
- Disney +
- Prime Video
- BBC iPlayer
- ITV HUB
We had no issues watching content on both Netflix & Prime video when connected to both UK & USA servers. Disney Plus worked, but only when connected to a UK server. But Disney Plus and Prime Video are 2 apps you wouldn’t use a vpn with.
We could also watch both BBC iPlayer & ITV HUB when connected to a UK server. So if you need a vpn for iPlayer or ITV HUB, this will work great for you.
I personally don’t use a vpn for these types of applications as they’re not needed, but maybe something to bear in mind if you are in a different country or you want to connect via a different region.
NOTE: This doesn’t apply to third party streaming apps, only Official Subscription Streaming Apps.