Geo proxing is a computer network process by which a user or computer accesses content from a specific location or country by leveraging technology to access a different geographic location. It is mainly used to bypass restrictions determined by network protocol and content-based filters. Geo proxing can also be used to maintain anonymity and conceal the origin of the content being accessed.
One example of its application is for users who may be accessing content on websites outside of their own country; by using a proxy server that is hosted in the website’s native country, users are able to ‘geo-proxy’ and access that content. Similarly, geo-proxying can be used to access content restricted by geographic area or service provider.
Aside from allowing users to access content which may be blocked or have restricted availability, geo proxing has many other applications. It allows users to protect their data, such as IP addresses, from being seen by other users on the web. Additionally, it can enable faster loading times, or be used to divert traffic around server fault lines.
Overall, geo proxing is a useful technology for internet users to gain access to content that is not freely accessible due to geographic filters, while also providing them additional privacy and anonymity.
