I get a access denied error when trying to subscribe Binge on my Mac

goingcrazy2024 wrote:

thanks I tried that link BUT still told I'm denied access to that link. Trying to work out what's causing the block...... disconnected AVG VPN as advised but no difference. ?

Consider removing AVG VPN

AVG AntiVirus  

I'm in USA, no VPN o AV & get in fine, am running latest MacOS & using Opera Browser...

Uninstall AVGper their directions , then run etrecheck again to see what chaff it left...

On AVG & Avast…

https://x704.net/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=8803&p=115715&hilit=avg#p115715

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Well, I checked using https://www.isitdownrightnow.com/ and it says it's reachable from the U.S. which is true based on one of you, and Canada. lol I guess I have to call Verizon support. ::smh::

Thanks for the report, good work!:)

BDAqua wrote:

I'm in USA, no VPN o AV & get in fine, am running latest MacOS & using Opera Browser...

Interesting. I get an access denied message in Arc, Brave, Firefox and Safari. I'm pretty sure I'm in the U.S. :)

I couldn't reach it on Bell affiliated cellular service in 🇨🇦, but I could if I used Proton and went through Sydney as my exit point.

Maybe they are using an outdated geoIP database for their geo checks.

I love ( tongue in cheek ) the "stuff " Commercial VPNs put out.

" Proton VPN offers multiple 10 Gbps servers in Canada so you can browse safely and swiftly. Get an IP address in Canada to bypass content restrictions, safeguard your online privacy, and escape government surveillance. "

Well, one of those three is accurate...

Actually, to be truly fair, there are 8-10 commercial VPN providers' whos' "no logs, nothing to turn over and the only thing we have about you is your billing info" claims have been independently audited and verified. So at least the people using one of them aren't actually in a worse position vis-a-vis security and privacy.

And if you are going to have a VPN to bypass content restrictions, then might as well use one of that handful.

Same here using Safari on Sonoma 14.6.1 - go figure 🇨🇦

No Commercial VPNs and for sure no Antivirus Software

Try contacting support. Assuming you are in Australia: https://help.binge.com.au/s/contactsupport

My guess us what is causing the block is you aren't in Australia. I don't have access to the link I posted because I'm in the U.S.

Ironically one of the few cases where the VPN might be useful…

Well, I've now tried 5 Macs and 2 iPads. No dice. Maybe Verizon FIOS has it out for the Aussies. 🤔