Yes. YouTube’s LetsPlay video series is a great way of watching game playthroughs. However, due to music licensing restrictions and the indexing of certain games in only a few countries, many videos get blocked. Phantom VPN can help: by offering you a choice of 20 server locations, including the US, Singapore, Japan, or Hong Kong, […]
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Can I use Phantom VPN to stream music? (Avira)
Yes. Even though online streaming services are becoming increasingly popular, all too often, they are restricted to certain geographic locations, or offer local bands to only certain countries. With Phantom VPN, you can enjoy unfettered global access to your favorite music streaming platforms. Here is a non-exhaustive list: Spotify Pandora Google Play Music Apple Music […]
Can I use Phantom VPN to watch live sports? (Avira)
Yes! If watching live sports is one of your life’s passions, Phantom VPN enables you to indulge by accessing your free and subscription-based streaming service wherever you are. It also unlocks many additional options worldwide, from watching the NBA to the following rugby. Here is a non-exhaustive list of sports streaming websites you can enjoy […]
What American streaming services can I watch from abroad with Phantom VPN? (Avira)
Many online streaming services are restricted to the North American market. This is true even if you have a subscription; so paying users are frequently denied the ability to watch their favorite films and series when travelling abroad. Phantom VPN can help. By selecting a virtual location within the United States or Canada, your web […]
How can I view blocked websites? (Avira)
If you love to travel you most likely know the following scenario: You are in a hotel room and want to watch the latest TV show in your own language – but the page you are normally going to for streaming re-runs or the local news displays a “Not accessible via this country” sign. They […]
Why is my streaming service not accessible via VPN? (Avira)
The denied VPN access to a streaming service may have several reasons. It might be that streaming providers want to keep their content in certain regions, and since it is not obvious from which country a user is watching when using a VPN, they assume that the streaming is from abroad and assign the addresses […]
What’s a geo-restriction and how can I unblock websites? (Avira)
If you love to travel you most likely know the following scenario: You are in a hotel room and want to watch the latest TV show in your own language – but the page you normally go to for streaming re-runs or the local news displays a “Not accessible via this country” sign. They are […]
Why can’t I send or receive e-mails when the VPN connection is active? (Avira)
By enabling VPN, you always establish a point-to-point connection (tunnel) between your device and a VPN server. With active VPN, your device establishes an encrypted connection with the VPN server, which in turn forwards all data to the website servers. As a result, your device is excluded from the local network during this time and you cannot […]
Why does Avira Phantom VPN affect my internet connection and speed?
Due to the technical composition, it is common that a VPN service slows down the speed of your internet. (Responsible for this are primarily encryption and protocol.) However, this reduction should not affect your Internet activities. If your Internet connection still experiences significant/noticeable losses, the following reasons might be the cause: Wi-Fi pollution: You are in an […]
Will a VPN slow down my Internet connection? (Avira)
Like with any VPN, it’s possible that your speed will decline slightly but we are confident you will not notice any deterioration in your internet’s speed. In certain cases, if your ISP actually throttles your traffic, it’s possible that Avira Phantom VPN will actually boost your speed. Source : Official Avira Brand Editor by : […]