More than 1.2 million Dutch live abroad either for work or for the thrill of it all. But a downside of this grand adventure is the fact that NOS uses geo-blocking technology to keep its streaming programs exclusive only to residents of The Netherlands. This means that even if you are a citizen of the country, once you leave its borders you cannot access this streaming content. Attempting to do so will an error message reading “This video content cannot be played.” Fortunately, there is a low-cost, safe workaround for the geo-blocking called using a virtual private network (VPN). This blog will cover how VPNs work, how you can use them to watch NOS programming, and what the best VPNs are to use for streaming NOS content.
The technology behind the VPN
VPNs are tools capable of connecting two computers through an encrypted network. This allows the user the opportunity to securely browse the Internet without the concern of third parties such as hackers, cybercriminals, agency watchdogs, or their own Internet Service Providers (ISP) being able to spy on their activities or potentially steal sensitive information. In the case of watching NOS content, the remote server must be located in The Netherlands. When your requests are sent to the NOS website, they will be attached to a Netherlands’ IP address and thus permitted to begin streaming NOS content. The content will be downloaded to the remote server, then encrypted and sent to the user’s device. Once it is decrypted, the programming can be watched anytime, regardless of where you are located.
How to watch NOS programming with a VPN
What are the best VPNs for streaming NOS programs?
1Private Internet Access (PIA) VPN
Private Internet Access (PIA) VPN is a very reliable VPN with solid features across the board. Located in the United States, it does not keep logs and employs a kill switch to keep you safe in case the VPN connection ever slips. The VPN allows users to connect up to five devices per license and has a 7-day free-trial period if you decide it’s not for you. Private Internet Access has expanded to one of the largest network of servers in the world, more than 3,000, although they are only spread across 25 countries, so make sure The Netherlands is one of them before you invest your money.
2PrivateVPN
PrivateVPN is heralded for its outstanding support and security. It employs 2048-bit encryption, a kill switch and built-in leak protection as safeguards for your data and connection.
