How to Watch Rai 1, Rai 2, Rai 3, and RAI On-Demand Content Without a VPN

Many Italians living outside Italy turn to VPNs in an attempt to access RAI. But VPNs are unreliable, slow, and technically against RAI's terms of service — and they often stop working at the worst moment. There is a much better solution: Il Globo TV, the largest Italian TV provider outside Italy, gives you legal, fully licensed access to RAI channels and Italian on-demand content from anywhere in the world — with no VPN required.

Why VPNs Don't Work for RAI

RAI's streaming platforms, including RaiPlay, are geo-restricted to viewers in Italy. While a VPN can sometimes bypass this temporarily, RAI actively blocks known VPN IP addresses, meaning the service regularly stops working. Other common problems with VPNs for streaming Italian TV include:

  • Slow connection speeds that cause buffering and poor picture quality
  • Frequent disconnections requiring you to reconnect mid-programme
  • Servers getting blocked by RAI, requiring you to keep switching
  • No on-demand or catch-up functionality
  • Technical knowledge required to set up and maintain

Il Globo TV eliminates all these problems by providing a dedicated, internationally licensed Italian TV service that works without any workarounds.

RAI Channels Available with Il Globo TV

With Il Globo TV, you get direct access to multiple RAI channels as part of a legitimate subscription service. Depending on your region, this includes:

  • Rai 1 — Italy's flagship public channel with news, drama, sport and entertainment
  • Rai 2 — Sport, news magazines and contemporary programming
  • Rai 3 — Culture, documentaries and regional news
  • Rai News 24 — Italy's 24-hour rolling news channel
  • Rai Premium — Italian drama series, films and classic content on demand
  • Rai Scuola — Educational content and Italian language programming
  • Rai Storia — Italian and world history documentaries
  • Rai Italia — RAI's dedicated channel for Italian communities abroad

In addition to RAI, your subscription also includes LA7 Italia, Telepace, Inter TV, A Tavola (cooking), Rete Italia TV, and the Rai Italia+ on-demand library — all without a VPN.

7-Day Catch-Up — Watch What You Missed

Il Globo TV includes a 7-day catch-up service across all included channels. This means you can watch any programme from the past seven days on demand, at any time. This is something that a VPN simply cannot offer — even when a VPN works, you're limited to what's currently live on RAI's platform.

Subscription Plans

Il Globo TV offers monthly and annual subscriptions in local currency for your country. Plans include full access to the channel lineup for your region, plus the 7-day catch-up service. There's also a 2-user plan for households that want two simultaneous streams.

Visit ilglobo.com to see the plans and pricing available for your country.

How to Get Started

  1. Visit ilglobo.com and choose your subscription plan
  2. Create an account and complete payment
  3. Download the Il Globo TV app or watch in your browser
  4. Start watching RAI immediately — no VPN, no setup hassle

Compatible Devices

Il Globo TV works on a wide range of devices:

  • Smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Android TV)
  • Amazon Fire TV Stick and Fire TV
  • Apple TV
  • iPhone and iPad (iOS app)
  • Android smartphones and tablets
  • Web browser on PC or Mac at ilglobo.com

About Il Globo TV

Il Globo TV is the largest Italian TV provider outside Italy, with subscribers across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. It holds the broadcast rights to deliver Italian television internationally, making it the trusted, legal, and reliable alternative to VPNs for Italians living abroad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Il Globo TV legal to use outside Italy?

Yes. Il Globo TV is a fully licensed streaming service with international broadcast rights. It is completely legal to use anywhere it operates.

Do I really not need a VPN with Il Globo TV?

Correct. Il Globo TV is licensed to broadcast internationally, so it works in your country without a VPN. This is what makes it a reliable long-term solution compared to VPN workarounds.

Can I watch RAI on-demand or catch-up content?

Yes. All plans include a 7-day catch-up service and access to the Rai Italia+ on-demand library.

What's the difference between Il Globo TV and RaiPlay?

RaiPlay is RAI's free streaming service, but it's geo-restricted to Italy only. Il Globo TV is a separately licensed international service that gives you access to RAI and many other Italian channels from anywhere in the world, legally and without workarounds.