{"id":40063,"date":"2026-08-04T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/?p=40063"},"modified":"2026-08-04T06:57:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T13:57:37","slug":"22-new-streaming-optimized-locations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/22-new-streaming-optimized-locations\/","title":{"rendered":"PIA More Than Doubles Its Streaming Optimized Network"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We\u2019re making it easier for Private Internet Access users to find a dedicated streaming location wherever they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PIA, the open source VPN app, has added 22 new countries to its Streaming Optimized network, expanding the total number of available locations from 13 to 35. The expansion gives users a much wider choice across Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s nothing you need to do. No app update, reinstall, subscription upgrade, or setting change is required. The new locations will appear automatically in all PIA apps. Simply search for \u201cstreaming\u201d in the location list to explore all 35 streaming optimized options.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Table of Contents<\/h4>\nWhy More Streaming Optimized Locations Matter\n<\/a>
\nThe 22 New Streaming Optimized Locations\n<\/a>
\nHow to Find Them in the PIA App\n<\/a>
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Why More Streaming Optimized Locations Matter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PIA\u2019s streaming optimized locations are designed specifically to provide a more reliable experience when watching online content. While standard VPN locations may already work with some streaming platforms, our streaming optimized locations are actively monitored and regularly tested against a wide range of services.

The Streaming Optimized label gives users a clear place to start, making it easier to find a dedicated streaming location without working through the full server list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

France, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, South Korea, New Zealand, and South Africa are among the countries gaining the label for the first time. PIA is also adding new options across parts of Central and Eastern Europe, where users previously had standard locations but no dedicated Streaming Optimized choice. These locations became available as part of PIA\u2019s ongoing network improvements, which you can read more about here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result is a broader, easier-to-navigate selection inside the app. As with any streaming connection, availability and performance can vary depending on the service, account, and location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 22 New Streaming Optimized Locations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n