Now TV not working with VPN? Here’s how to fix that! (June 2022)

If you’ve been watching Now TV with a VPN but now you’re having difficulty or running into issues, Now TV has managed to block the IP address your VPN has given you.

This can be frustrating but don’t worry, you’re not alone. There’s a number of tried and tested fixes you can attempt when trying to fix Now TV not working with VPN

In this article, we show you what to do when Now TV isn’t working with your VPN.

See also:

• BBC iPlayer not working with VPN (Updated August 2021)
• ITV Hub not working with VPN? Here are some EASY fixes! (Updated August 2021)

Now TV not working with VPN: Quick guide

To fix Now TV not working with VPN try these fixes in order. If one doesn’t work, move on to the next until you can watch Now TV with a VPN again.

Why isn’t my VPN working with Now TV?

The most common reason a VPN stops working with Now TV is because its servers have been blacklisted.

Online streaming services have been blacklisting VPNs since 2016. Netflix, BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, Amazon Prime… they all do it. They use three main methods to detect and block VPNs.

1. Online streaming services check for IP, DNS and WebRTC leaks. This is a basic test that good VPNs such as NordVPN, CyberGhost and ExpressVPN don’t fail. However, if you’re using a cheap VPN there’s a chance your connection might not be fully watertight. Making it insecure.

2. GeoIP databases, such as MaxMind, verify the IP address you’re connecting from. If your VPN is using an IP address that’s on one of these lists you won’t be able to watch Now TV.

3. Now TV also performs its own IP checks. If Now TV detects an abnormal number of simultaneous connections, or internet traffic, coming from the same IP it will blacklist that address too.

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Why has Now TV blocked my VPN?

Now TV only has the rights to broadcast its content in a number of countries.

Because VPNs are well-known ways of watching Now TV anywhere in the world, Now TV blocks VPNs from accessing its content.

It does this to protect itself from potential copyright and licensing issues that can arise for broadcasting its content outside the countries where it has the rights to do so.

The agreements that Now TV has with its content partners stipulate that it can only be broadcast in English (United Kingdom and Ireland) German (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) Italian (Italy). If Now TV breached these agreements it could potentially face severe financial repercussions.

Does Now TV still work with VPNs?

Now TV still works with VPNs, however, you need to use a VPN that can stay ahead of Now TV’ VPN blocks. VPNs like ExpressVPN ($6.67/month) and NordVPN ($3.49/month) are very good at this.

These VPNs work reliably with Now TV because they play a game and cat and mouse with the streaming service. Inevitably Now TV will sometimes identify an IP address provided by  ExpressVPN ($6.67/month) and NordVPN ($3.49/month) however, when these IP addresses are blocked,  NordVPN ($3.49/month) and NordVPN ($3.49/month) will close that IP and open a new one.

This means there will always be an IP address for you to connect to, allowing you to stream Now TV from anywhere in the world reliably. 

How to fix Now TV not working with VPN

The fix is simple. You need to use a VPN that’s alive to the problem and knows how to get around Now TV’s blacklisting techniques.

You need a VPN that:

• Uses IP addresses that aren’t on GeoIP Databases
• Plays a game of Cat and Mouse with TV streaming services (and IP addresses)
• Won’t overload its IP address in the first place
• Doesn’t leak IP, WebRTC and DNS

Below is a list of VPNs that cover all of these bases.

The Best VPNs for NOW TV 

1. ExpressVPN

The fastest and MOST reliable VPN of 2022

Number of servers: 3,000+ | Speed: >80% | Bandwidth: Unlimited | IP locations: 160 in 94 countries | Devices supported: 5 | Live chat: Yes | 30-day money-back guarantee: Yes ExpressVPN is still the best VPN. And importantly, it ALWAYS has servers that are open with major streaming sites such as Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video etc. ExpressVPN is usually very good at playing Cat and Mouse with online streaming sites (apart from BBC iPlayer). Meaning, whenever one of its servers is blacklisted it creates a new one – giving its users a constant stream of servers that aren’t blocked. Needless to say, this is a valuable attribute if you’re looking for a VPN to unblock streaming sites. Its app is easy-to-use and free to download on pretty much any device you can think of. Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, FireStick, Android TV, Roku, PS4, Xbox, Linux, even Apple TV (with a workaround). It’s got it all covered. The app is another main reason this VPN is so good at unblocking TV streaming sites (that claim they block VPNs) is that its software takes a pragmatic approach to user management. While other VPNs tempt customers by promising them access to hundreds/thousands of servers in multiple countries, ExpressVPN does things differently. With ExpressVPN you only have a handful of server locations to choose from. Once you select your location the app takes care of the rest. Assigning you to the fastest available server that’s not oversubscribed. This simple technique is so important, as it keeps ExpressVPN’s servers operating at lightning-fast speeds and prevent its IPs from getting blacklisted for “abnormal” usage in the first place.

2. NordVPN

A very quick and trustworthy VPN

Number of servers: 5,000+ | Speeds: >80% | Bandwidth: Unlimited | IP locations: 62 countries | Devices supported: 6 | Live chat: Yes | 30-day money-back guarantee: Yes NordVPN is the most widely-used VPN in the world. And its easy to see why. It’s a polished app that delivers fast connections (more on this later) to a massive network of VPN servers. It’s the most reliable at unblocking popular streaming services too – US Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, BBC iPlayer, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, etc. This is because NordVPN hired full-time technical team (that’s responsible for monitoring its servers connections with popular TV streaming services) and has been aggressively investing in its network of IP addresses in key locations. Another interesting thing to note is that NordVPN is an industry leader in its development of Nordlynx technology. Nordlynx is built using the WireGuard, a new VPN tunnelling protocol designed to outperform current standards (OpenVPN and IPSec). The benefits, according to NordVPN, are dramatically faster transfer speeds while connected to a VPN. My tests – New Zealand to London – confirm that Nordlynx is currently the fastest VPN on the market. However, the difference isn’t dramatic, a few Mbps is all.

3. Ivacy

The great low-cost VPN option

Number of servers: 1,000+ | Speed: >65% | Bandwidth: Unlimited | IP locations: 275 in 100 countries | Devices supported: 5 | Live chat: Yes | 30-day money-back guarantee: Yes If you’re looking for an excellent VPN, with an even better price tag, Ivacy ($1.16/month) is a great option. This VPN has all the features you need to stream BBC iPlayer, in HD, from any country in the world. I’ve been testing the app recently on Mac, PC, Android, iOS and FireStick and the results have been impressive – unlocking BBC iPlayer, US Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, etc. with ease. The Ivacy app is a little different in regards to its UX (user experience). Instead of just selecting a UK server, you need to select the specific BBC iPlayer server. Don’t worry, this isn’t a bad thing – by connecting to a dedicated BBC iPlayer server, it simply means that you’re connecting to an IP address that Ivacy knows works with BBC iPlayer. For an extra $1.99/month (£1.74) you can add-on a dedicated IP. This will buy you sole access to an IP address in a country of your choice, meaning you won’t have to share your IP (and speeds) with any other use. I don’t recommend this though, using the regular Ivacy servers is enough 95 per cent of the time.

4. Private Internet Access

The BEST mid-range VPN for streaming! Number of servers: 25,000+ | Speeds: >75% | Bandwidth: Unlimited | IP locations: 70 in 74 countries | Devices supported: 10 | Live chat: Yes | 30-day money-back guarantee: Yes Private Internet Access is one of the leading no-log VPN services with over 1 million paying customers. This VPN is one of the best in the industry at beating streaming sites’ VPN bans. It provides reliable connections with US Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney+ Amazon Prime Video, etc. It also allows 10 simultaneous devices to be connected to its servers at the same time, so you can share the account with your close friends. If, for whatever reason, you’re not happy with Private Internet Access, there’s a 24/7 live chat support available to assist you with your problem. PIA also offers the industry-standard 30-days money-back guarantee. From my tests (from New Zealand) I was able to get download speeds of 70 Mbps while connected to a UK server using the Private Internet Access VPN (my non-VPN speed is 100 Mbps).

5. CyberGhost

Number of servers: 6,000+ | Speeds: >65% | Bandwidth: Unlimited | IP locations: 200 in 90 countries | Devices supported: 7 | Live chat: Yes | 30-day money-back guarantee: Yes CyberGhost is one of the more established VPNs on the market. It has a well-established, and well-tested global network of servers that perform well. From my tests over the past several months, CyberGhost has no trouble at unblocking major streaming services – US Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max etc. This VPN performed well at maintaining download speeds, well above 65 per cent of my regular (non VPN) ISP speed. That said, there’s nothing really unique about the service. Which forces you to look at its price-point. And there’s nothing special here. Its short-term $12.99/month price tag puts is well above the industry average of $10.10/month. Similarly, its long-term $2.75/month for 3 years deal isn’t much of a “deal” either. Oddly, CyberGhost’s most unique feature is its a 1-day, no obligations, free trial. This is an appealing offer to customers who are new to VPNs. However, it’s important to remember that most reputable VPNs will offer customers a 30-day money-back guarantee, so try not to be too seduced by the offer.

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