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I was reading an article in which they stated that ABC a US based media will livestream this event but outside US this media restrict user to broadcast. So i come up with a soultion mention on they said by using VPN, users can livestream Oscars, So is it true? or is there any other options available to watch Oscars?

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raised the geo-restriction question. For Australian viewers the simplest, legal route for the 2018 ceremony was a free-to-air telecast on Channel 9 with an online stream via 9Now (red carpet coverage before the ceremony). Pay-TV also ran Oscar-themed programming around the same period, including a Foxtel Movies pop-up channel showcasing Best Picture winners. (9news.com.au)

Workarounds that change location (VPNs, proxies) can sometimes allow access to region-locked streams, but they are not guaranteed. Major streaming services actively detect and block many VPNs and some platforms additionally require an authenticated pay-TV/cable login even from the correct IP range. A reputable, paid VPN will have a better chance than a free one, but reliability and performance vary, so testing well before the event is essential. (security.org)

Quick practical checklist that was useful in 2018 and remains relevant:

  • Confirm which Australian broadcaster holds rights and whether a catch-up/streaming app is provided.
  • Test the chosen stream 30–60 minutes before the scheduled start.
  • If a VPN is used: connect to a server in the country that holds the rights, clear cookies/cache or use a private window, log in with any required subscription credentials, prefer a wired connection, and lower player resolution if buffering occurs.
  • Have a fallback (live blogs, national news coverage, or scheduled replays) in case the live stream fails.

Caveat: using tools to bypass geo-restrictions can breach a service’s terms of use and may be unreliable. The cleanest experience for the 2018 Oscars in Australia came from the official local broadcasters and their streaming apps. (9news.com.au)

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