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vpnMentor was established in 2014 as an independent site reviewing VPN services and covering privacy-related stories. Today, our team of hundreds of cybersecurity researchers, writers, and editors continues to help readers fight for their online freedom in partnership with Kape Technologies PLC, which also owns the following products: ExpressVPN, CyberGhost, and Private Internet Access which may be ranked and reviewed on this website. The reviews published on vpnMentor are believed to be accurate as of the date of each article, and written according to our strict reviewing standards that prioritize the independent, professional and honest examination of the reviewer, taking into account the technical capabilities and qualities of the product together with its commercial value for users. The rankings and reviews we publish may also take into consideration the common ownership mentioned above, and affiliate commissions we earn for purchases through links on our website. We do not review all VPN providers and information is believed to be accurate as of the date of each article.

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Rufina Kaloyanova

Cybersecurity Researcher

Rufina is an experienced editor with a background in content writing. She
values online privacy and is enthusiastic about new technology. She joined the
team to provide the users of the tech world with the best quality content.

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Rufina Kaloyanova

South Park is streaming on Max, which is a service only available to viewers in the US. Like many other streaming sites, Max checks your IP address to detect your location and only lets people in the US watch its shows. With a VPN, you can get a US IP address and hypothetically watch South Park

Rufina Kaloyanova

I was thrilled to find that I could stream all Batman movies on HBO Max. However, due to licensing restrictions, HBO Max works only in the US. The streaming sites check your IP address to determine your location. If you don't have a US IP, you can't watch HBO MAx. A VPN can give you a US IP

Rufina Kaloyanova

I’ve been watching Friends ever since it came out, so you can imagine my joy when I found out I could watch it on Netflix. The show is available in the UK and a few other regional libraries, but due to licensing agreements, it isn’t available everywhere. The platform checks your IP address to