geoblocked
Territorially access-denied
Geoblocked describes digital content restricted by geographic location.
Streaming services geoblock movies or shows unavailable in certain countries; websites geoblock users based on IP address.
The video is geoblocked in the UK.
Users often circumvent geoblocking with VPNs that mask their location.
Encrypted network connection
- proxy serverIntermediary that forwards network requests
- bypassRoute that skirts obstacles
- tunnelEnclosed underground route
- workaroundMakeshift bypass of difficulty
Network access control system
- Great FirewallChina's internet filtering system
- suppressionForcible prevention or concealment
- authoritarianFavoring absolute control
- banOfficial restriction on something
silencing · media blackout · oppression · political · dissent · information control · state-controlled
Device's unique network number
- access deniedEntry permission withheld
- error messageSoftware's complaint about problems
- country codeAlphanumeric national identifier
- CDNDistributed web delivery infrastructure
Permission to air media
- licensing agreementsContracts granting usage rights
- market segmentationSplitting audiences by shared traits
- NetflixSubscription streaming service
- HuluVideo streaming platform
Rules governing creative ownership
- intellectual propertyLegal rights over inventions
- DRMDigital content restriction technology
- territorial rightsLawful claim to land
- distribution rightsAuthorization to disseminate products
VPN
Encrypted network connection
- proxy serverIntermediary that forwards network requests
- bypassRoute that skirts obstacles
- tunnelEnclosed underground route
firewall
Network access control system
- Great FirewallChina's internet filtering system
- suppressionForcible prevention or concealment
- authoritarianFavoring absolute control
ban · silencing · media blackout · oppression · political · dissent · information control · state-controlled
IP address
Device's unique network number
- access deniedEntry permission withheld
- error messageSoftware's complaint about problems
- country codeAlphanumeric national identifier
broadcasting rights
Permission to air media
- licensing agreementsContracts granting usage rights
- market segmentationSplitting audiences by shared traits
- NetflixSubscription streaming service
copyright laws
Rules governing creative ownership
- intellectual propertyLegal rights over inventions
- DRMDigital content restriction technology
- territorial rightsLawful claim to land
distribution rights · fair use · syndication · licensing fees · rights holder
geoblockedunrestricted
Having no limitations
unblocked · accessible · open access · unlocked · open
geoblockedworldwide
Extending across Earth
region-free · borderless · global · universal · everywhere