How to unblock RAI with Proton VPN

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Category: Streaming guides

Radiotelevisione italiana, or RAI, is the national public broadcasting company of Italy. It also has a free streaming and video-on-demand service, RaiPlay, that you can use to watch classics like Il Commissario Montalbano or Tutto Può Succedere.

Proton VPN users can watch all their favorite shows on RAI no matter where they are!

Additionally, Proton VPN also enables you to stream Disney+(new window), HBO Now(new window), Netflix(new window), and Amazon Prime Video(new window).

How to watch RAI with Proton VPN

Connect to any Plus server located in Italy. Plus servers are available for Plus, Unlimited, Family Visionary Plan subscribers. For the fastest and most reliable connection, please connect to the server that is closest to your current location. To find the nearest servers to you, check the full list of our servers(new window).

On your Android TV, connecting to Italy will automatically connect you to a Plus server if you have the right subscription.

Proton VPN does not condone the use of our VPN service to bypass copyright regulations.

Step 1:

Get a VPN Plus or Proton Unlimited subscription

If you already have a VPN Plus, Proton Unlimited(new window), or Visionary (legacy users only) account, you can skip to step 2.

If you’re a new user, sign up for Proton VPN.

If you already have a Free plan, upgrade your account by signing in and selecting VPN Plus or Proton Unlimited from your account Subscription page.

Step 2:

Create an RaiPlay account

If you already have a RaiPlay account, you can skip to step 3

To watch RAI online, you’ll need an RaiPlay account. RaiPlay(new window) is free, and your account can be used to listen to RAI’s radio programming as well.

Step 3:

Install our VPN app

You need to download the Proton VPN app for your operating system. You can securely stream your favorite shows on Windows, macOS, and Linux devices, or with your Android or iOS devices. If you have an Android TV, you can join the beta testing program and install the app directly on your device.

For installation help, here are our support guides:

Step 4:

Start watching RAI securely with Proton VPN!

Now you’re ready to safely stream RAI shows with Proton VPN. Just connect to a Plus server in Italy, log in to RaiPlay, and kick back and relax.

If you experience issues watching RaiPlay, please try the following:

Restart Proton VPN application and VPN connection
Clear your browser cache(new window)
Use a different browser
Restart your device
Clear your DNS cache(new window)

Note: RAI may not always work. If you have tried all possible options and are still having issues or if you have any questions, please contact our Support team(new window).

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