Following the successful presidential inauguration on January 20, countless people around the world are probably wondering how to watch CNN's live coverage So here's how to make sure you can watch CNN's live coverage wherever you are

Widely regarded as a reliable news source, CNN provides thorough and relatively unbiased coverage of world events But whatever you think of the network, our interest is to make sure you have access to CNN's live stream

While it is relatively easy to access CNN from the US, you may run into problems if you are outside the US So let me explain exactly how to watch CNN live anywhere in the world

If you are in the US, watching CNN live couldn't be easier

At home, if you pay for a cable or OTT subscription package that includes CNN, you can simply change the channel on your TV

If you want to stream on your PC or mobile device, simply go to the CNN website and sign in Then you can watch CNN live on the CNN Go app just as you would on TV

If you don't have a TV package that includes CNN, we recommend Sling TV's Blue bundle as the cheapest way to access it At $30/month, it is a considerable savings over cable TV and includes Fox News, BBC America, MSNBC, and many others

If you are outside the US, things are a little different

In some countries, you can watch free live streams of CNN news coverage, but this is not available everywhere, nor does it offer the same flexibility in coverage as the paid CNN Go service

If you have cable or an OTT provider like Sling and are outside the US, the most efficient way to access it is to change locations using the best VPN All you need to do is select a VPN server in the US and head to the CNN website just as if you were at home Then enter your details, sign in, and start watching

Our top recommendation is ExpressVPN, thanks to its super simple and powerful app, excellent unblocking capabilities, and plethora of server locations worldwide

So, for example, if you are in Canada visiting family or on business, you cannot watch CNN But with ExpressVPN, you can choose a server in the US and effectively relocate

Then you can log into the website using your cable details and access everything CNN has to offer

For those in the US, accessing CNN is very easy

CNN comes with almost all basic cable and satellite TV, and if you're completely disconnected, you can also watch it on OTT services like Sling TV, AT&T TV Now, and Hulu with Live TV

Additionally, regardless of how you access CNN on your TV, you can also sign in and watch CNN live online using the CNN Go site

If you are a US resident (or at least have a US credit card), you can sign up with any OTT provider that carries CNN anywhere in the world

All you need to do is sign up for ExpressVPN, change your location to the US, and head to the provider's website as usual Then enter your US credit card information and start watching

Unfortunately, however, if you do not have a US credit card, you will not be able to access CNN this way, even if you change your location using a VPN

For users in the UK, CNN's live stream is available online and can also be viewed in HD on both Sky and Freesat

If you have a streaming or cable subscription with regular access to CNN, you can also watch it on Roku Simply add the CNN Go channel to your Roku device and enter your subscription information

However, if you want to watch CNN using a VPN on a Roku outside the US, you will need to install a router VPN This is because the Roku device itself does not support VPN It's a little more complicated than on a desktop or smartphone, but our top choice, ExpressVPN, makes it super easy with a dedicated router app and an easy-to-follow tutorial

CNN Go is available on the Amazon Appstore, and all you need to do is download the app and sign in with the relevant credentials

Additionally, since the Fire Stick is Android-based, it also supports VPNs If you want to watch CNN on your Fire Stick outside the US, check out our guide to the best Fire Stick VPN services available

The primary and most important reason to use a VPN with CNN is to be able to access paid content anywhere in the world In other words, if you are in Canada, the UK, or any other country, you can connect to our servers in the US and log in to CNN as if you were in your living room [But that's not all If you have a good Internet connection, but CNN is buffering or playing in low quality, you may be suffering from network throttling

This happens when the ISP detects high bandwidth usage of your connection and intentionally slows down the speed to ensure that everyone gets similar speeds High bandwidth usage includes torrenting, gaming, and of course streaming HD content

VPNs anonymize the intended use of your connection, so the provider does not know that you are streaming As a result, the provider cannot slow down your connection