Some websites are available only from US. Or some streaming service allows certain content only from US.

Why does such geo restriction exist? What is the benefit for the company to implement this?

  • TWeaK@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    Traditionally, it’s been about money.

    More recently, with the introduction of the EU’s laws on cookies, it’s been about compliance. A website in the US might not wish to comply with the EU cookie laws, and elect to keep its articles geoblocked outside of the US.