Netflix: VPN crackdown claims 'false', says executive

Personally I use a VPN to access Netflix within the US since Verizon FIOS in NYC does not seem to have enough bandwidth connecting me to Netflix (either that or they are deliberately bandwidth limiting Netflix).

If I use a VPN I get a crystal clear HD stream instantly. Without a VPN the stream starts out extremely grainy and improves over time, although it never reaches full HD resolution.

It would be a losing battle anyway. Those sophisticated enough to use VPN in the first place will manage to circumvent any new region blocks put in place. Netflix knows that its a game they'd rather not play, and focus their effort on making the product better. Good news for everyone.

This is a classic non-denial denial:

"The claims that we have changed our policy on VPN are false"

Starting to crack down on VPN's may just be following their existing policy against VPN's. Nothing has changed, policy-wise.

Doesn't mean they aren't testing said feature.