1. The document discusses different generations of technology that allow users to access content from other countries, bypassing geographic restrictions.
2. It notes how later technologies made access easier and more affordable for mainstream users by removing technical barriers and bundling the service into existing plans.
3. Performance tests show one method, a smart DNS proxy, can provide access to overseas content with high performance and reliability.
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5. Technology Lifecycle Content Access
Generation 1: Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Generation 2: Smart DNS
Generation 2.5: Smart DNS with Region Switching
Generation 3: Browser Plugin
Generation 4: Integrated to the Telco
6. Bridge the Gap for the Late Majority
1. Easier enable the large screens in their living rooms
2. The advantages of the last gen technologies without the downside
of having to change router or PC settings
3. Increased performance & reliability
4. Bundled service so cost barrier was removed
5. 8.8.8.8 Interception
11. Transparent DNS switch - Global Mode速
92.1% of respondents said they thought New
Zealanders should be able to access offshore
streaming websites without being restricted by
"geoblocking"
@HorizonPoll
12. First ever nationwide debate on geo-blocking
22.2% YES under all circumstances
10.2% YES if it provides access to content sooner
16.9% YES but only of the content is not available locally
14.2% YES if it is cheaper
3.5% NO under any circumstances
https://www.horizonpoll.co.nz/page/406/global-modes-demise-immediatelyimpacts-nearly-170000
14. Free & Open Internet
1. Introduce fair use
2. Extend safe harbours
3. Scrap website blocking legislation
4. Legalise circumvention of geoblocks
5. Dont allow user rights to be excludable by contract
6. Exclude IP policy from international trade agreements