As the most watched network in Australia, Channel 7 is a staple in a huge number of homes across the country. Thanks to its vast array of programming and online sub-channels like 7Mate and MovieSphere, it's not hard to see why.

In addition to live-streaming NFL and Ashes games for free, it hosts shows like "Damage" and "ER" and regularly acquires broadcast rights to top events like the Olympics and Adele's "One Night Only."

However, while it is quite easy to access Channel 7 and its online streaming sibling stations if you are in Australia, you run into some problems if you are overseas. So here's exactly how to watch 7Plus and Channel 7 live from anywhere in the world.

If you're in Australia, watching Channel 7 live broadcasts couldn't be easier.

You can access all of Channel 7's live broadcasts on any TV, PC, mobile device, or streaming device. On a TV, simply switch to the appropriate channel; on a PC, you can visit the 7Plus website and start watching. The same can be done on mobile devices, but the app is optimized for touch screens.

If you are outside of Australia, things are a little different.

If you try to stream when you are overseas, you will find that all content broadcast on Channel 7 is blocked. You can access the website, but not stream it. However, there is an easy way around this.

Sign up with the best VPN and they will change your location to Australia and make the 7Plus website think you are in Australia. Our top recommendation for a streaming VPN is ExpressVPN, thanks to its powerful app, excellent unblocking power, unmatched speed, and great support system.

So, for example, if you are in Europe visiting family or on business, you will not be able to watch 7Plus live. But with ExpressVPN, you can choose an Aussie server and virtually relocate.

It is also worth noting that we tested many of the top providers for this article; some like NordVPN and Surfshark can also unblock 7Plus, but others like IPVanish cannot. For the sake of clarity, we strongly recommend using one of the three we have tested and found to be effective.

Watching the 7Plus live stream is super easy, all you need is an email address and an Australian postal code. If for some reason you don't want to use yours, you can easily find a placeholder online.

Once you sign up and log in, all you have to do is head over to the 7Plus website and choose what you want to watch. You can choose from one of the many live broadcasts, or you can select a program to stream on demand.

If you are not in Australia, the process is much the same as above, but it is recommended that you connect to an Australian VPN server before heading to the 7Plus website. ExpressVPN is the best choice for this task.

Since payment is not required to watch 7Plus live, you can sign up and watch Channel 7 from anywhere by using a VPN to disguise your location.

The main reason for using a VPN to watch 7Plus and Channel 7 is to be able to access all the unmissable content on the platform when you are outside Australia. So, for example, if you go to the UK, you can simply set up a VPN and watch as if you were at home.

However, some Internet providers do what is called "throttling" for some of their customers. This is done when an Internet provider detects that a particular user is doing something that consumes a lot of bandwidth, and streaming is one of the main causes of this. by using a VPN, you can hide what you are doing from your ISP, who then cannot decide to slow down your connection. [Besides, VPNs offer unparalleled privacy and security for any browsing, so if you not only want to watch 7Plus live abroad, but also keep your personal information safe, a secure VPN is the perfect solution.