Telefe and América TV block viewers outside Argentina, and El Trece shows them only its international schedule. Proton VPN unblocked the three on Buenos Aires servers, plus Netflix Argentina. NordVPN ranks first as the fastest paid VPN, though América TV blocked it.
Argentine Streaming Setup for 2026
- Buy a NordVPN subscription and download the Windows, Mac, Android, or iPhone app.
- Pick Argentina in the server list and wait for the connection.
- Open mitelefe.com or eltrecetv.com.ar and press play. Neither site requires an account. For América TV, use Proton VPN.
- Register at play.cine.ar for the full Argentine film catalog and CINE.AR Estrenos rentals.
Getting an Argentine IP Address for Telefe and El Trece
Choose Argentina in the VPN app, wait for the connection, then load the channel’s site. With an Argentine IP address from a Buenos Aires server, Telefe played, and El Trece switched to its Argentine schedule on NordVPN, Proton VPN, and ExpressVPN. Telefe, El Trece, and América TV played immediately, with no account.
Cine.ar Play requires free registration: first and last name, email, password, country, and a checkbox confirming you’re 18 or older. Netflix Argentina requires no local account: the Argentine catalog appears on the Netflix account you already have once the VPN connects.
Argentine Channels Unblocked, VPN by VPN
Test PC: Windows 11 in Europe, 190.36 Mbps without a VPN, October. Downloads were measured against a Buenos Aires speed-test target.
| VPN | Argentine servers | Unblocked | Blocked by | Buenos Aires download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NordVPN | 9, Buenos Aires | Telefe, El Trece, Cine.ar Play, Netflix Argentina | América TV | 158.04 Mbps |
| Proton VPN | 84, Buenos Aires | Telefe, El Trece, América TV, Cine.ar Play, Netflix Argentina | None | 66.62 Mbps |
| ExpressVPN | 1 location, count undisclosed | Telefe, El Trece, América TV, Cine.ar Play, Netflix Argentina (browser extension) | Netflix Argentina in the app | 116.21 Mbps |
Best VPNs for Argentinian TV
- NordVPN: Best for speed, at 158.04 Mbps on its Buenos Aires server.
- Proton VPN: Best for channel access, with no service blocking it.
- ExpressVPN: Best for América TV at speed, with 116.21 Mbps from Argentina.
1. NordVPN: Best for Speed on Argentine Servers
Pros
- Location-spoofing extension
- Split tunneling on Windows
- Custom DNS servers
Cons
- Blocked by América TV
- Renewal costs more
NordVPN‘s Argentina #84 server unblocked everything except América TV, which was the disappointment. Every NordVPN server we tried showed the same “Method Not Allowed” page on americatv.com.ar. In our Buenos Aires speed test, NordVPN measured 158.04 Mbps, a 17.0% loss from our baseline, with a 279 ms ping. Its results on other platforms are in our streaming VPN rankings.
NordVPN’s Basic plan costs under $3.50 a month on the 27-month term. Monthly billing is about $15 and increases to around $22 in the second year.
2. Proton VPN: Best for Full Channel Access
Pros
- América TV and Netflix
- Leak-free kill switch
- App for Fire TV
Cons
- Slow Buenos Aires server
- No personal dedicated IPs
Proton VPN unblocked every service we tried, América TV included, on its Buenos Aires – AR#105 server. It lists 84 servers in Buenos Aires, and none shows a Smart routing badge, which means they’re physically in Argentina. Speed is the catch. Downloads came in at 66.62 Mbps, a 65.0% loss. We expected more, but live channels and episodes played smoothly. The VPN Plus plan is $10 month-to-month and under $3 a month on a two-year term.
3. ExpressVPN: Best for Smooth América TV Streams
Pros
- América TV unblocked
- Dedicated IP add-on
- Ad blocking on Basic plan
Cons
- Netflix blocked in app
- No Argentine city choice
ExpressVPN unblocked every Argentine channel we tried from its single Argentina location, including América TV. Netflix Argentina blocked the desktop app but played through ExpressVPN’s browser extension, which limits that catalog to a computer browser. ExpressVPN recorded 116.21 Mbps and a 246 ms ping, lower than NordVPN’s 279 ms.
NordVPN and ExpressVPN are compared directly in our ExpressVPN vs NordVPN review. ExpressVPN comes in under $3 a month with a 28-month commitment, or about $5 a month over 15 months. Android users can start with a three-day ExpressVPN free trial, which requires a card.
Argentine TV Channels and Streaming Services
- Telefe (Canal 11): the ratings leader, live at mitelefe.com. Paramount sold it to Argentina’s Televisión Litoral in October 2025.
- El Trece (Canal 13): Artear’s flagship channel, with live TV and episodes at eltrecetv.com.ar.
- América TV (Canal 2): news, gossip, and talk shows, live at americatv.com.ar.
- El Nueve, TV Pública, TN, and C5N: El Nueve and TV Pública are general channels, and TN and C5N stream news around the clock. These four played in Europe without a VPN.
- Cine.ar Play: INCAA’s free platform for Argentine films, series, and documentaries. From Europe, it shows a smaller catalog, and the CINE.AR Estrenos link sends visitors back to Cine.ar Play. With an Argentine IP address, Estrenos rentals worked. The government moved to privatize or close it in October 2025, but it was still available in our test.
- Flow: Telecom’s paid TV app, sold in pesos. Paramount+ comes with both plans, and Flow + adds two of Netflix, Disney+, HBO, Universal+, and a football pack.
- Netflix Argentina: a Netflix catalog with Argentine series and films missing from other regions.
Watching Argentine Channels Without Their Apps
Our app store, set outside Argentina, didn’t show the Telefe, El Trece, or Cine.ar apps, so viewers abroad have to use a browser. On a phone, connect the VPN app and open the channel’s site in Chrome or Safari. For a TV, plug a laptop in with an HDMI cable and play the stream in its browser.
Fixing Blocked Argentine Streams
- “Geo Fencing Restriction” on Telefe: Telefe sees a non-Argentine IP address. Reconnect to Argentina and reload the player.
- El Trece shows international programs: the site placed you outside Argentina. Confirm the VPN shows an Argentine server, then refresh the page.
- “Method Not Allowed” on América TV: the channel flagged the server’s IP address. Other NordVPN servers showed the same page, so switch to Proton VPN or ExpressVPN.
- Netflix keeps your home catalog: sign out, delete Netflix cookies, and sign back in with the Argentine server connected. On ExpressVPN, use the browser extension.
- Slow playback: try another Buenos Aires server or a different protocol. Our OpenVPN vs WireGuard guide explains how they differ.
Argentina on Free VPN Accounts
PrivadoVPN‘s free account unblocked Telefe, América TV, and Cine.ar Play on its Buenos Aires server, and it measured 158.25 Mbps with a 262 ms ping. That’s slightly faster than NordVPN’s paid server. The catch is data: PrivadoVPN Free allows 10 GB a month, and the allowance must be renewed manually.
Proton VPN Free leaves Argentina off its country list, as does Hide.me‘s free account, and Windscribe sells it only on paid plans. Our free VPN rankings compare the data limits, and the free VPN for Argentina list covers local use.
Final Thoughts
NordVPN is the fastest premium VPN for Telefe, El Trece, and Netflix Argentina. Viewers who want América TV should pick Proton VPN, the only paid VPN that no service blocks. ExpressVPN also unblocks América TV and was faster than Proton VPN, but Netflix Argentina works only in a computer browser.
For a few hours of Telefe or América TV a month, PrivadoVPN’s free account is enough. Our best VPN for Argentina rankings test the same VPNs for everyday use there. Neighboring guides cover Colombian channels, Brazilian TV, and Mexican networks from abroad.
Argentine TV FAQs
What are the main TV channels in Argentina?
The main free-to-air networks are Telefe, El Trece, América TV, El Nueve, and TV Pública. TN and C5N cover news, while Flow and DirecTV sell paid packages across the country.
Is Canal 13 a free-to-air network in Argentina?
Yes, Canal 13, branded El Trece, is a free-to-air network. Grupo Clarín owns it through Artear, and its Buenos Aires station has broadcast since October 1960.
Can you watch El Trece live from outside Argentina?
Yes, but viewers abroad see El Trece's international schedule. The Argentine broadcast and catch-up episodes require an Argentine IP address, which NordVPN and Proton VPN provide from Buenos Aires.
How do you watch Telefe in the USA?
Connect a VPN to an Argentine server, then load mitelefe.com. Telefe's player shows a geo-fencing error to US IP addresses, and Buenos Aires servers from NordVPN and Proton VPN remove that error.
Is Cine.ar Play available outside Argentina?
Yes, with a reduced catalog. INCAA accepts registrations from abroad, but the full Argentine library and the CINE.AR Estrenos rentals require an Argentine IP address.
Is Argentine TV free to stream?
Yes, the free-to-air channels and Cine.ar Play cost nothing to stream. Telefe and El Trece require no subscription, while Flow and Netflix Argentina charge monthly fees.