Why Streaming Services Geo-Restrict Content? How and Why They Serve up Different Content in Different Countries
Streaming services geo-restrict content due to the need to adhere to licensing agreements and protect copyrights. By using IP addresses to determine geographical location, platforms can restrict access to certain content based on region, tailoring their offerings to local cultural and linguistic preferences.
- The widespread adoption of streaming services has created a new era of targeted marketing and content delivery, where geo-restrictions play a crucial role in shaping user experiences across different regions.
- Can geo-restrictions ever truly be "neutral," or do they inherently perpetuate existing power dynamics and inequalities between countries?