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Old 10-19-2013 | 05:26 PM
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What are folks using / how are they doing it, regarding Roku box and US NetFlix and Amazon Prime streaming, while overseas ?

I am overseas at the present time and use Tunnel Bear VPN, but to be honest, the speed is so slow that my Amazon Prime streaming is always hanging up and stopping mid-movie.

Any ideas ? thanks
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Old 10-20-2013 | 04:17 AM
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Is your Internet fast outside the VPN?

I used VPN express app for iPad and iPhone last year in turkey and it worked well. You have to buy data, but it was pretty cheap.

Don't know how these would work with a roku box. I just hooked the phone to my tv using an rca adapter to watch Netflix on my tv.
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Old 10-20-2013 | 05:25 PM
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Amazon woks fine with my VPN - HMA
VPN Service - Encrypt your internet connection - Hide My Ass! Pro VPN
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Old 10-21-2013 | 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted by USMCFDX
I also used HMA for a couple years while stationed in Germany and it worked well.
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Old 10-21-2013 | 07:22 AM
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thanks guys
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Old 10-22-2013 | 12:31 AM
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Try selecting a different VPN exit point if that's an option with your provider. I use WiTopia, and the difference in speed using the LA exit point vs. Phoenix was mind-boggling...
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Old 10-22-2013 | 03:29 AM
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Hola unblocker for Chrome is what I use on my MacBook and I have an HDMI cable. My Apple TV is practically useless.
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