Question 1

What should I look for when buying a VPN for international subscriptions?

Accepted Answer

The most important factor is country coverage! Check our country overview to see if the VPN has servers in countries where your desired subscriptions are cheap (e.g., Argentina, Turkey, India). Other key factors: Sufficient servers per country for stable connections, good support in case of issues, and a money-back guarantee for testing.

Question 2

Which countries should my VPN cover?

Accepted Answer

Check our price comparisons for the cheapest countries! The most popular for subscription deals are: Argentina, Turkey, India, Nigeria, Egypt, and Brazil. Our country overview above shows you exactly which of these countries each VPN has servers in.

Question 3

Is it legal to subscribe via other countries using a VPN?

Accepted Answer

Subscribing to subscriptions from other countries using a VPN is not a criminal offense and is completely legal in the USA and Europe. However, it may violate the Terms of Service (ToS) of the respective providers. In the worst case, this could lead to account suspension, although this rarely happens in practice. For a practical overview: Is It Legal to Use Subscriptions from Other Countries? Legal basis: USA - "Misuse of information in violation of terms of service will not be a criminal or civil violation of the CFAA." (Supreme Court Van Buren (2021)). EU - "Member States shall not restrict the freedom to provide information society services from another Member State."

Question 4

Do I need special VPN features for cheap subscriptions?

Accepted Answer

No, you don't need premium features! The basics are enough: Reliable connection and servers in the cheap countries (see country overview above). Useful but optional: Kill Switch and DNS Leak Protection for extra security during checkout.

Question 5

Do I need the VPN permanently or only during signup?

Accepted Answer

For most services, you only need the VPN for registration and the initial subscription purchase. After that, you can often disable it and use normally. Exception: Some services check your location on every login. Tip: Keep the VPN active throughout the entire payment process.

Question 6

Why doesn't my VPN work with some services?

Accepted Answer

Some streaming services actively block known VPN servers. Premium VPNs with more IP addresses bypass blocks better. Tip: Try different servers in the same country or contact VPN support – they often know which servers currently work.

Question 7

How do I find out which country offers the cheapest price?

Accepted Answer

That's exactly what FairSubs is for! We automatically compare prices across different countries and show you the cheapest options. You can display prices in your currency and directly see how much you can save. Note that prices may change and exchange rates play a role. Learn more about pricing strategies: How Companies Set International Subscription Prices

Question 8

What happens if I travel to another country?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, your subscription will continue to work abroad. Streaming services often adjust available content to your current location, but your subscription remains active. Some services also allow temporary stays abroad without issues. Important: Your subscription country does not automatically change when traveling.

Country	Servers	Cities
United States	6,015	22
United Kingdom	849	6
Switzerland	808	1
Germany	706	2
France	678	2
Netherlands	672	1
Canada	639	3
Sweden	432	1
Japan	315	2
Spain	290	2
Australia	281	5
Poland	260	1
Singapore	234	1
Romania	225	1
Mexico	220	2
Brazil	196	1
Austria	166	1
Ireland	161	1
Denmark	146	1
Belgium	130	1

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Coverage & Features

What should I look for when buying a VPN for international subscriptions?

Which countries should my VPN cover?

Is it legal to subscribe via other countries using a VPN?

Do I need special VPN features for cheap subscriptions?

Do I need the VPN permanently or only during signup?

Why doesn't my VPN work with some services?

How do I find out which country offers the cheapest price?

What happens if I travel to another country?

Pricing & Plans

Coverage & Features

🔐Security Features16 features

🔒Privacy Features6 features

⚡Protocols5 features

🚀Performance4 features

🌐Server Types2 features

🎬Streaming4 features

✨Additional Features9 features

What should I look for when buying a VPN for international subscriptions?

Which countries should my VPN cover?

Is it legal to subscribe via other countries using a VPN?

Do I need special VPN features for cheap subscriptions?

Do I need the VPN permanently or only during signup?

Why doesn't my VPN work with some services?

How do I find out which country offers the cheapest price?

What happens if I travel to another country?

Pricing & Plans