I’ve been having a problem using a VPN. I work with a window open to Xfinity. I cannot stream with the VPN operating. Haven’t figured a way around that.
This depends completely on the VPN and the provider that you are streaming from. If you are paying for content from a provider such as HBO, Netflix or Comcast they may want extra proof that they are sending their content to legitimate users, more than just your user name and password. A legitimate IP Address provides this to them. It is the same with your bank or places like Amazon. These types of sites can typically tell if you are using a VPN or not. That is why most VPN providers use an app that allows you to pause the VPN’s service when it is necessary to do so.
That said, recently I have not had much trouble streaming content when I have been using a VPN and in many cases I can only stream content when using a VPN. My VPN provider allows me to make it appear that I am from any part of the world that I choose, this makes it possible to stream content from providers who only stream to locations within a certain area.