Nov 18, 2024 · It’s simple to enact: A website administrator configures their system to refuse connections from IP addresses geolocated to a given country, such as Cuba. This is how websites, …

Oct 21, 2022 · IP addresses are blocked for multiple reasons, including to enforce standards for online behavior (e.g., a school restricting its students from accessing certain websites), protect networks …

Apr 1, 2025 · This piece will help you understand what causes IP bans, how to spot them, and the best ways to prevent them.

Nov 29, 2024 · Geo-blocking is a technology that restricts access to online content based on a user’s location. It’s a common hurdle faced by many, including myself, when trying to access streaming …

Dec 16, 2022 · Today, we are going to dive into a discussion of IP blocking: why we see it, what it is, what it does, who it affects, and why it’s such a problematic way to address content online. The …

Nov 14, 2025 · A common method of internet censorship is the blocking of IP addresses, the code of numbers which tell your computer where to actually go when you type in a domain name.

Governments use various technical methods to restrict online access, ranging from DNS manipulation to deep packet inspection. Here's a closer look at some of the key techniques used to block and filter …

Aug 9, 2025 · You cannot access its content even if you are a UK resident traveling abroad or an expatriate living in another country. VPNs allow you to work around this, so you can keep watching …

Apr 24, 2025 · Governments use internet restrictions for political, social, and security reasons. One primary motivator is political control, limiting access to information and thereby preventing the spread …

Oct 9, 2024 · Most geoblocking relies on IP addresses, as they’re the one piece of information that can’t be withheld. As you browse online, every bit of data you receive — from the website design to the …