EU-wide access to paid-for streaming is coming

Irish consumers will soon be able to access their online streaming subscriptions, such as Netflix and Sky Sports while travelling across the whole of the European Union.

Up until now, “geo-blocking” or copyright rules prevented users of streaming services from accessing certain content while outside their own jurisdiction.

Yesterday the European Parliament voted to bring an end to “geo-blocking” — meaning people can travel throughout the EU and use their online subscriptions as if they were at home.