Game of Thrones is one of the most entertainingand greatest TV series of all time.The good news is
that HBO has launched a new online streaming
service called HBO Now, which enables you to
watch Game of Thrones in real time without having
to subscribe to a cable service.
Launched on April 7 2015, HBO Now offers you full access to all the HBO original
content via any Internet connected device. The service enables you to stream all its
content online at an inexpensive price with a free 1st month of service.
However, like all good things, there is a catch. HBO Now is only available to
residents of United States. If you are outside U.S., it’s impossible to log in to HBO
Now and watch Game of Thrones as it is being aired, even if you have a perfectly
legitimate subscription to HBO Now. This is due to ISPs blocking content based on
your IP address. Fortunately, you can use a simple software application called a VPN
to bypass these restrictions and watch Game of Thrones from anywhere in the world.
What is a VPN?
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is an Internet service that enables you to mask your
IP address and make it appear that you are in a different location, in this case a United
States location. When you log in to your VPN, all of your online data is tunneled
through your VPN provider’s encrypted servers and you are provided with a new U.S.
IP address. This then gives you access to content that can only be accessed by users in
the United States, such as HBO Now.
In addition to VPN enabling you to bypass geo-restrictions, it’s also very secure
because VPN providers encrypt all the data that comes from your computer and
provide you an encrypted tunnel from your computer to a remote server.
Many VPN providers have multiple servers all around the world and they always
include a United States server. Additionally, most VPN providers have multiple
servers in various locations within the United States. You can access any of those
United States servers and benefit from all the online services that are only available
for people living in the United States.
How to Set Up A VPN connection
1. Choose your preferred VPN provider.
2. Sign up to subscribe for VPN service.
3. Download free VPN client from the website of your VPN provider website and
install it on your device.
4. Choose a United States server and PPTP as your preferred protocol.
5. Enter your VPN account details and then CONNECT.
How to Set Up HBO Now
1. First select a VPN service and subscribe to a plan.
2. Set up your network router or Wi-Fi according to the instructions of your VPN
service provider.
3. Subscribe to HBO Now
to watch Game of Thrones as it is being aired and enjoy its epic storyline, intense
visuals and superb character depictions, from anywhere in the world.
