If you're an intercontinental hopper who's always on the go, there are two things you'll always want on the ready: something to watch for those long-haul flights and a VPN account to make sure you can still access your account wherever you are. That latter part gets especially tricky with streaming services that have strict geo-block restrictions like Disney+, which doesn't let you use your account outside of your home country, and Hulu, which isn't available outside the US. Thankfully, Disney+ and Hulu, along with most major platforms are pretty easy to use with the help of a VPN. Amazon Prime, meanwhile, continues to have some of the strongest blockers out there. So in this article, we're listing the best streaming services that are both VPN- and offline-download-friendly. That way, you can still watch your favorite TV shows and movies wherever you are.
30 Best Streaming Services for VPN Users with Free Trials
| Disney+ No contract, cancel anytime
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| Peacock No contract, cancel anytime
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| Hulu 30 days free trial
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Discovery+ is a streaming service from the famous mass media company that has an ad-supported plan for $5.99 a month and an ad-free plan for $9.99. This includes content from Discovery, TLC, Animal Planet, Food Network, HGTV, ID, A&E, History, Lifetime, OWN, Travel, Science Network, and The Dodo. But beware, you cannot stream these channels live with a Discovery+, you can only watch their TV shows in playback.
Price: $5.99/month
Free Trial: 7 days
Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android Phones, Android TV, Google TV Streamer, iOS, Roku, Samsung TV, Xbox
If you purchase Cricket Wireless' unlimited phone plan, you get a free account with Max bundled in. Through Max's ad-supported plan, you can watch countless HBO shows, Warner Brothers movies, and Discovery documentaries on your phone, and you can also create up to 5 profiles and simultaneously stream on 3 different devices (including a smart TV). This bundle is only available on Cricket's most expensive unlimited phone plan, which costs $60, but along with Max, it also comes with 15 GB mobile hotspot, 150 GB cloud storage, unlimited texts to select countries, and coverage extending to Mexico and Canada. It's a fair price and one of the few phone-streaming bundles available now that AT&T has discontinued its Max bundles.
Price: $60/month
Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android Phones, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung TV, Xbox
Arrow is a streaming service for cult cinema, with a particular focus on horror and classics. If you love niche films and hidden gems, then this is for you. You'll also appreciate Arrow Player if you're into hand-picked content as it boasts a highly curated and carefully refined selection of titles. Quentin Tarantino has recommended the service a few times!
Price: $6.99/month
Free Trial: 7 days
Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android Phones, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Xbox One
Originally launched as "UMC" (Urban Movie Channel), allblk is a premium streaming service that offers users access to a wide variety of Black-centric movies, TV shows, and original programming. The service is owned by AMC, and was originally started by Robert L. Johnson, the founder of BET.
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