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Streaming services have made our lives easier in many ways, and watching sports events is not an exception. In fact, according to a recent survey, 79% of sports fans worldwide would prefer online streaming platforms to traditional TV channels. However, even if you’re subscribed to the preferred sports streaming platform, it doesn’t guarantee full access to the most anticipated live events. Whether it’s the World Cup Final or your favorite NBA team’s game, you may not be able to watch it on your device. Most often, that’s because of geo-blocks, blackouts, or  regulations imposed in your region. And that’s where a VPN comes to the rescue. It hides your IP address and allows you to stream every single sports event you want. But is it right to use VPN to watch sports? And more importantly, how to choose a service you can trust? Keep reading this article to find out. 

Although Spotify is available almost all over the globe, you can still find yourself in a country where it is blocked or come across many grayed-out songs. It really irritates to find a great track that you later can’t listen to due to licensing, request of the artist, or something else. That’s why to save their time and nerves, many users leave Spotify in search of a platform that offers broader access possibilities. Another reason that caused an outflow of listeners from Spotify is the recent scandal that involved Joe Rogan. Joe Rogan, a podcast host with around 11 million listeners to each episode, faced criticism for promoting misinformation about Covid-19 and allegations of racism. Singers, podcasters, and content creators started leaving the streaming service because they were not satisfied with Spotify’s “do nothing” policy regarding this issue. Artists leaving the platform also made some users abandon Spotify and look for similar solutions. Fortunately, Spotify is not the only audio streaming platform in the world and you can find a good alternative to serve your needs.