Choice, , told consumers to fight geo-blocking, the practice by which companies block consumers in certain regions from buying goods based on their IP address.

The group has today explaining how to do so using virtual private networks (VPNs) and alternative domain name systems (DNSs).

Choice also suggested setting up US iTunes accounts and using surrogate US addresses for forwarding packages from American stores. Choice has noted previously that for digital music downloads on iTunes compared to US users.

Choice urged the IT pricing inquiry to support the practices in its final report.

"We found evidence of international companies treating Australians with contempt by forcing them to pay higher prices for identical goods," says Choice head of campaigns Matt Levey.