Opera updates browser with free built-in VPN to let you bypass geoblocks - CNET

The desktop version of the Opera browser has just gotten a small update with a free built-in VPN service, but it's a major update for those who are looking for something that will easily let them bypass geo-restricted content gates.

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) service allows users to hide their actual location for privacy and helps protect users from revealing what they are surfing when using free public Wi-Fi. Opera's integrated VPN will offer users unlimited data as well, which means there are no data caps to worry about that may be prevalent on similar free VPN services.

Opera's move to provide users with a free VPN service comes at a time where content providers, such as Netflix, have become more strict on blocking users from accessing content not in their region. While the primary aim of Opera's VPN is to ensure its user's privacy, the company also highlights bypassing geo-restrictions as a feature.