How to watch SBS live streams with a VPN

SBS On Demand offers a mix of documentaries, films, and TV shows that reflect Australia’s cultural and linguistic diversity. You can even watch SBS live streams of NBA basketball and other sports. Download the best SBS VPN and enjoy blazing-fast streams.

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Access your favourite shows with an SBS VPN

SBS sources comedies from America, Nordic-noir mysteries, and news programming from around the world to serve Australia’s diverse population. Across the country, you can use SBS On Demand to catch up on your favourite shows and watch SBS live streams of sporting events. But you can’t watch SBS abroad unless you have the right SBS VPN to help you unblock geo-restrictions.

How to unblock SBS On Demand with a VPN

Follow these simple steps to unblock SBS live streams and watch your favourite movies and shows with a VPN today.

Step 1

Download

Download the Hotspot Shield VPN app on your mobile or desktop device

Step 2

Connect

Open up the Hotspot Shield VPN app and click the “Connect” button

Step 3

Select location

Set the VPN server location to the country you want to watch SBS from (“Australia,” for example)

Step 4

You’re all set

Head to your SBS On Demand app and enjoy your favourite shows!

Why get Hotspot Shield VPN for SBS On Demand?

Superfast VPN servers

Stream SBS with HD quality resolution. Our 3,200+ VPN servers in 80+ countries are optimized for a seamless streaming experience.

Unlimited data for SBS streaming

Watch as much SBS content as you want — anytime, anywhere. With unlimited data, you never have to stop.

Watch SBS on any device

Use Hotspot Shield VPN to watch SBS on all your favourite devices, including Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android.

SBS streaming, and more

Don’t just stream SBS, stream everything — from sports like rugby, live events, to US Netflix, BBC iPlayer, YouTube, and more.

Stream SBS anonymously

We do not record your VPN browsing activities in any way that can be associated back to you.

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How to stop your ISP from throttling SBS On Demand

When you travel, you may find that the Internet Service Provider deliberately slows video streams from services like SBS On Demand. This throttling can lead to grainy video and buffering. You’ll need an SBS VPN that prevents throttling while still supporting high-quality streams.

When you use Hotspot Shield VPN to watch SBS, we apply military-grade encryption to secure the SBS live stream before sending it to your device. The ISP can’t tell you’re watching SBS and therefore can’t throttle the stream.

How to watch SBS abroad

The licensing deals SBS signs to get its diverse content prevents the company from serving customers outside of Australia. Even Australian citizens trying to watch SBS abroad get blocked. The right SBS VPN not only restores your access but delivers high-quality video streams.

Hotspot Shield operates VPN servers in Australia and 80 other countries. So wherever you may travel, you’ll be able to watch SBS abroad. All you have to do is open your Hotspot Shield app and press “Connect,” then select the “Australia” VPN server location. This gives you an Australian IP address, which makes it look like you’re back in the land of Aus, even if you’re half a world away.

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Hotspot Shield VPN server locations

Hotspot Shield operates server locations in Australia and 80+ other countries. All told, we have 3,200+ VPN servers supporting our customers worldwide, and 35+ specific cities to choose from, including Australian cities like Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotspot Shield work with SBS On Demand?

Hotspot Shield is the perfect SBS VPN. A network of server locations in Australia and around the world, combined with our Hydra technology, let you watch SBS abroad no matter where you travel.

What devices can I use to watch SBS with Hotspot Shield VPN?

We have a Chrome extension as well as apps for Windows, Android, macOS, and iOS. With a Hotspot Shield Premium account, you and your family can have 5 devices connected to our VPN servers at the same time.

Will Hotspot Shield VPN slow me down?

Our proprietary Hydra protocol makes Hotspot Shield VPN the fastest on the market. You can watch SBS abroad without worrying that your VPN connection will slow you down.

Can I stream other content with Hotspot Shield VPN?

Watch movies, listen to music, play games, or watch your favourite Aussie sports. Hotspot Shield’s fast VPN connections provide a seamless streaming experience.

What other benefits do I get with Hotspot Shield VPN?

Hotspot Shield VPN offers you security, privacy, and peace of mind. Thanks to built-in malware protection you can avoid malicious phishing sites. We use military-grade encryption to keep anyone from accessing your data. Proxy servers keep your web activity private. Hotspot Shield VPN enhances your security whether you watch SBS abroad on an SBS live stream or surf the web at your local coffee shop.

Are there any data limits?

Keep the SBS live stream of NBA games running or binge on-demand content as much as you want. VPN usage is not limited for Hotspot Shield Premium accounts.

What countries can I stream SBS On Demand from?

If you can get an internet connection, you should be able to stream SBS On Demand. We have VPN server locations in 80+ countries, including Australia.

Do I need a separate SBS On Demand account?

Yes, you will need a separate SBS On Demand account, but the streaming service is free.

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