To access Hulu in Costa Rica would be a dream come true for some and with a little trick of the IP address, it is possible. When you get an American IP address through a virtual private network, you can use Hulu as much as you want. This website features over a thousand different programs and various episodes of each. Using a VPN to be able to get into this site can be a wonderful thing if you like this type of entertainment.

Finding and Setting Up the VPN

You need to find the best VPN service provider for your purposes. This means that you need to get a US IP address plus enough bandwidth and speed to stream American television online. This is not necessarily provided by every site that offers a VPN which means that you need to be careful in which one you choose to use. The prices for using a VPN range between $6 and $20 per month and the average is about $10 per month. It is recommended that you choose a slightly more expensive service to ensure that you are getting what you require.

Once you choose your service provider, you need to make the payment then install the network on your computer. This process is generally quite simple. The website will give you instructions on how to install the network. Once the VPN is installed, you get an American IP address.

Unblocking the IP Restricted Sites

After you get the change of IP address, you can unblock American websites and start to use them. Whether it is Hulu or any other site, it is accessible. In terms of Hulu, you can watch American television as soon as you get on the site if you wish to or you can browse the catalogue. The site is easy to navigate therefore making it simple to find the desired program.

With regards to other sites, if they require payment such as Netflix does, you need the proper method of payment before you can use them. Normally these sites accept PayPal, American credit cards and gift certificates. The gift certificates can be purchased online. My preferred payment method for online streaming is Paypal because it keeps everything online, and doesn't mess with my credit cards. Paypal can be a real pain when it comes to identity checks however, so you may find that a credit card is more convenient.

Understanding VPNs

If you decide to get a VPN service for Hulu in Costa Rica, you may have to choose a "VPN Protocol". Though this sounds a bit confusing or scary, it's not. They are basically divided into 3 categories. PPTP can be used for almost everything, and it's going to stream the fastest, so that's all you have to worry about. In other places were weak encryption could get you blocked from PPTP access, L2TP or OpenVPN may be necessary. Users with privacy concerns may also want to consider these. However, for Costa Rica, PPTP will do find for Mac, iPhone, Android, and Windows.