Shellfire

If you live outside of South African and still want to access streaming service there, or if you need a South African IP address for other reasons, you can do so cheaply from abroad. VPNs are usually used for this purpose. This works best with a VPN provider like Shellfire, which has a server in South Africa. In the following paragraphs, we will explain how Shellfire VPN can help you and what advantages its South African IP offers you.

How to Obtain a South African IP Address

You can only gain a South African IP address if you either reside in South Africa, or make use of a VPN software like the one from Shellfire.

VPN software encrypts your internet connection and routes it through a specific VPN server. This server is located within a target country of your choice.

As a result, you can enjoy more security while surfing the web (check out the next section covering VPN benefits). But that’s not all: you’ll also generate an IP address from a different country, for example, South Africa, if a VPN server is located there.

To obtain a South African IP address, you simply need to take the following steps:

1. Download the Shellfire VPN software for your relevant operating system.
2. Install the Shellfire VPN software.
3. In the application menu, select South Africa as the target country and then connect to the Internet.

Click here to start downloading the free Shellfire VPN software now!

Advantages of a South African VPN Connection

You gain access to fast servers in South Africa.

Streaming services like YouTube or Netflix often block content for South African IP Addresses. With a VPN connection, the IP address can be changed, and you can access more content.

Stream South African TV

A great advantage of a South African VPN is that you can stream programs from South Africa even if you aren’t actually there. You can enjoy a lot of content offerings, including from Netflix South Africa. There’s also many regional entertainment and news channels like SABC – SABC 1, eNCA, UBN TV, Kruiskyk TV, Cape Town TV (CTV), Nongoma TV, kykNET Musiek, Divine Truth, Loveworld Sat, News24, SABC News, Spirit Word, Rainbow Gospel TV, Times LIVE, MK, ABN Digital – Video, PBC TV, etc. You can also watch exclusive series from South Africa such as Pinocchio, Black Sails, Blood and Water, and more.

Cheaper subscriptions for Spotify, YouTube Premium and other services

As you likely know from the Internet, you can sign up for monthly subscriptions to YouTube Premium or Spotify for as little as a single-digit amount of money. This can save you up to 90%. A Spotify subscription, for example, costs around 60 rand in South Africa, which is equivalent to about 3.18 Euros. In Germany, you pay at least 10 Euros for the same service.

There are no particular disadvantages, since YouTube Premium offerings are the same all over the world. It’s only the prices that differ greatly.

A South African VPN or a South African IP address can therefore help you save a lot of money.

Gamers can play in easier lobbies

If you’re a passionate gamer, a South African IP address offers the opportunity to play in easier lobbies.

In general, South Africa, along with India, the Middle East and Asian Pacific region is one of the easier regions for gamers, especially compared to the often quite competitive lobbies in the European and US regions. So if you don’t enjoy difficult lobbies in the US and Europe, a South African IP address can help get you into easier lobbies and offer you more fun and a sense of accomplishment.

Privacy & security

Last but not least, a VPN also offers you more privacy and security.

With a VPN, you can use public Wi-Fi networks much more securely and aggressive advertisers will have a harder time following your online activity. If you are a gamer, you can also effectively protect yourself from DDoS attacks.

Are you convinced? Then click here to download Shellfire VPN software for free!

Can You Also Simulate a South African IP Address on Smart TVs or Game Consoles?

The answer to this question is a resounding “yes”. Although Smart TVs, streaming sticks like Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series or Apple-TV do not have inherent VPN support, they still work with our plug-and-play VPN router, the Shellfire Box.

In the video, we demonstrate how easy it is to set up the Shellfire Box.

There really are no disadvantages. Any device connected to the Shellfire Box Wi-Fi network will make use of the Shellfire VPN. All your other devices use your home network as usual.

This ensures you enjoy the same VPN advantages described above.

Curious? Then click here to learn more about the Shellfire Box and get it at the best price!

Is Simulating a South African IP Address Legal?

First of all, we would like to emphasize that the following paragraph does not constitute legal advice and everyone is responsible for their own online behavior.

In most countries, including South Africa, using VPNs is completely legal. However, you had better make sure you are not violating any service’s terms of use. Obviously, you should not engage in illegal activity either.

Conclusion

As you can see, by using a South African IP address, you can enjoy numerous advantages and hardly any disadvantages. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us and otherwise just click here and download the South African VPN right now. Have fun!

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