Vpn

[carol]

Just come across a thread on a fb group. Windscribe recommended as a free one. Anyone use it?

 

[Harleyboygaz3]

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.

Thanks Carol, I'm pretty sure Iam logged in OK as I can switch from active to de-active on the App. When I am active it shows a small square box with VPN inside on top left corner of IPad next to signal strength bar.

 

[Benylin]

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:

I believe IPlayer blocks servers it sees as using VPNs. So its a game of whack-a-mole. I use Nord VPN, which updates the UK servers regularly, so just choose another from its extensive list. Also try (if you haven’t already) clearing all your browsers history inc. cache, and join IPlayer with a new login ID and valid uk post code.

 

[Flostravels]

I have installed a VPN router at home. It provides a VPN server which you can access from anywhere. The IP address to BBC or anyone else is your home broadband address. And if you have paid your license fee they should be happy enough with that. Draytek was what I used but I see TPLink have a cheapie as well now.

 

[QFour]

I use the Opera Browser that has a VPN built in so you can switch it on and off .. It's free and works very well on Mac .. Also available for Windows.

 

[REC]

I use NordVpn too...paid version and can get iPlayer etc easily. Really pleased with it so far.

 

[Tezza33]

Thanks Carol, I'm pretty sure Iam logged in OK as I can switch from active to de-active on the App. When I am active it shows a small square box with VPN inside on top left corner of IPad next to signal strength bar.

Are you sure you are logged in and the server set to UK, it is possible your server is set to somewhere else if you are not sure

 

[5andy]

Hi, I use NordVPN which I am happy with. The only way I can get BBC abroad on my ipad is by switching it on through settings. No idea why this works when setting it to the U.K. through the app itself doesn’t. You might want the give this a try.

 

[Glass man]

If you have difficulties getting the VPN to work then try

Switch OFF Location

Clear browsing history

Worked for me,

 

[barryd]

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?

Its to do with Rights issues I believe. All this was to be addressed by new EU legislation through the EU digital single market that would have allowed access for all member states to their home libraries of TV catchup stuff anywhere in Europe, the same digital single market that did away with the roaming costs. Sadly we voted to bin all that.

 

[Deleted user 48797]

Various ones available , I use Tunnel Bear . Very easy if I can do it anyone can

Hi.
Picking up this thread we installed Tunnel Bear on an iPad today and after we couldn't use iPlayer. Uninstalled it and bingo iPlayer came back, any ideas p!ease?

 

[V1nny]

I’m using Star VPN at the moment. It cost about £25 for 12 months and it is working fine in Spain just now and for the previous three weeks in France.

 

[alcam]

Hi.
Picking up this thread we installed Tunnel Bear on an iPad today and after we couldn't use iPlayer. Uninstalled it and bingo iPlayer came back, any ideas p!ease?

Sorry don't have an iPad , no problems on tablet , laptop etc . Plenty techy people here will , I'm sure , be able to advise

 

[sammartin8935]

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?

To watch the famous BBC iplayer at your desired location, you need to juggle your IP address – something a VPN does by nature. Now, when it comes to selecting a VPN for iPlayer, make sure that it offers servers in the UK. Using a BBC iPlayer VPN would surely allow you to access it’s streaming outside the UK and enjoy en