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barge1914

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Does anyone use a VPN in order to be able to access downloads on BBC Iplayer and Radioplayer and suchlike? Does it work ok, is it easy to set up, and is it secure? Are there any unforseen downsides?
 
barge1914 said:
Does anyone use a VPN in order to be able to access downloads on BBC Iplayer and Radioplayer and suchlike? Does it work ok, is it easy to set up, and is it secure? Are there any unforseen downsides?
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Various ones available , I use Tunnel Bear . Very easy if I can do it anyone can
 
I use IPVanish, it is not free but I can use it to watch 3pm kickoffs when I am in the UK as well so worth it for me
 
barge1914 said:
Does anyone use a VPN in order to be able to access downloads on BBC Iplayer and Radioplayer and suchlike? Does it work ok, is it easy to set up, and is it secure? Are there any unforseen downsides?
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We didn't need one. Both our phones and tablets are with BT and signed into iPlayer here so accessed it abroad with no problems even when others couldn't get it through site WiFi. We also use TV catchup.
 
When using my 3 mifi abroad, including USA its ip adress is in London, so i player is no problem. Additionally using "feel at home" data is usable from the monthly allowance up to 12 gb.
 
You can't use IPVanish abroad to access iPlayer. I tried recently and couldn't. I contacted IPVanish and they confirmed that the BBC has barred them. I then used SurfEasy as recommended by Iampatman. Very easy to set up and worked a treat.
 
Yep the BBC are getting wise to VPN usage now so it can be hit and miss.

The EU were set to pass new legislation to allow EU member states to access their own home TV Channels legally while roaming in Europe but sadly of course thats not going to happen for us now. UK won't benefit from new native programming rules while roaming EU thanks to ******
 
I use ' Expat VPN ', specifically designed to allow access to BBC , works well.
I had a minor problem the first time I tried to use it which was sorted out very quickly by email.
 
barryd said:
Yep the BBC are getting wise to VPN usage now so it can be hit and miss.

The EU were set to pass new legislation to allow EU member states to access their own home TV Channels legally while roaming in Europe but sadly of course thats not going to happen for us now. UK won't benefit from new native programming rules while roaming EU thanks to ******
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I know, it really pi$$es me off - I've paid my tv licence but can't watch BBC at home when I'm abroad so why shouldn't I be able to access it by other means while abroad? Does the BBC come up with any spurious justification?
 
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We have been using Opera the browser on the iPad to watch a couple of documentaries on iPlayer and the six nations. This has worked really well for us, but somebody told me that the new version of Opera doesn’t work with iPlayer now. However I think I have the latest version anyway.
 
carol said:
I know, it really pi$$es me off - I've paid my tv licence but can't watch BBC at home when I'm abroad so why shouldn't I be able to access it by other means while abroad? Does the BBC come up with any spurious justification?
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Are you trying through satellite or data?
 
Surf easy

Just joined Surf easy last night after checking this thread hoping To be able to get on to BBC I Player. Tried to watch an episode of Masterchef and pops up unable to play outside of UK? Tried again this morning with no luck, just wondering if I need to click on the "7 day free trial" to enable it to start working? I did check on I payer information and gives several reasons for not allowing could be they don't allow whilst using a VPN. I guess they might be more on the case now:hammer:
 
Does using VPN cause any issues with high security sites such as internet banking, iTunes, apple and google accounts where a different IP address may be an issue? Once signed up are you always connected via PN or do you have a choice when going on line?
 
barge1914 said:
Does using VPN cause any issues with high security sites such as internet banking, iTunes, apple and google accounts where a different IP address may be an issue? Once signed up are you always connected via PN or do you have a choice when going on line?
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VPN aside, I've logged on to my bank from all over the world and haven't had a problem so far. I've also got the banking app on my phone with fingerprint logon, so I think the IP is irrelevant to them with all the other security. Credit card people often call you if you use a card far from home or overseas. Both Google and Microsoft mail are far more likely to kick off, with lots of security alerts and asking "Was this you?" :rolleyes:

I only logon to the VPN if I specifically want to use it, both on my laptop and my media thingy.
 
Never had a problem with banks. I think, as Jennie says, they rely on their security systems rather than ip addresses.
Google is the main PITA, but you can stop their notifications.

I use NordVPN
 
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barryd said:
Yep the BBC are getting wise to VPN usage now so it can be hit and miss.

The EU were set to pass new legislation to allow EU member states to access their own home TV Channels legally while roaming in Europe but sadly of course thats not going to happen for us now. UK won't benefit from new native programming rules while roaming EU thanks to ******
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Another ****** own goal then! We’ll also have roaming charges again.
 
Harleyboygaz3 said:
Just joined Surf easy last night after checking this thread hoping To be able to get on to BBC I Player. Tried to watch an episode of Masterchef and pops up unable to play outside of UK? Tried again this morning with no luck, just wondering if I need to click on the "7 day free trial" to enable it to start working? I did check on I payer information and gives several reasons for not allowing could be they don't allow whilst using a VPN. I guess they might be more on the case now:hammer:
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I'm sure you'll know if you're logged in. I had the free trial first. I accessed it easily with SurfEasy as did Pat who recommended it. I'd check that you're definitely connected.
 
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