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rob1963
25-02-2010, 03:13 PM
Can the BBC iplayer website be accessed & the shows on there viewed from anywhere in the world? From the USA, in particular?

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I've heard than not all websites are accessable in all countries.

Thanks in advance!

:)
Gareth
25-02-2010, 03:19 PM
No the BBC iPlayer will only work within the UK.

Gareth
Solitaire Events Ltd
25-02-2010, 03:25 PM
No the BBC iPlayer will only work within the UK.

Gareth

Why? :confused:
Gareth
25-02-2010, 03:26 PM
Why? :confused:

I don't know in all honesty. I'm just the messenger ;)
Solitaire Events Ltd
25-02-2010, 03:28 PM
OK then, how do you know that then? Is there a reason? That's what I was trying to ascertain!
Steve the DJ
25-02-2010, 03:30 PM
BBC iPlayer - Can I use it outside the UK? (http://iplayerhelp.external.bbc.co.uk/help/download_programmes/outsideuk)
discomobiledj
25-02-2010, 03:30 PM
It only works on UK based IP addresses. Although there was a rumour that they had run out of bandwidth a while ago which meant some people couldn't watch anything.
OllieJames
25-02-2010, 03:30 PM
I think it's due to UK licensing. They've done it with UK radio stations like Heart now too. I believe it's called 'Geo-locking?'.
Gareth
25-02-2010, 03:35 PM
OK then, how do you know that then? Is there a reason? That's what I was trying to ascertain!

Oh sorry - It was after I was on another computer tech forum that I visit that we established on there that BBC iPlayer was UK only.

Cheers
Gareth
Solitaire Events Ltd
25-02-2010, 03:37 PM
Oh sorry - It was after I was on another computer tech forum that I visit that we established on there that BBC iPlayer was UK only.

Cheers
Gareth

S'OK :)

I like reasons for things and as it has been explained now, my life is fulfilled. :D
rob1963
25-02-2010, 03:48 PM
Thanks for the answers folks.

:)
Corabar Steve
25-02-2010, 04:37 PM
I read that in Radio Times too (so it must be true :sj:)
Alchemy
25-02-2010, 05:22 PM
The BBC iplayer just needs to think you are in the UK :) I have complete access to it via a virtual private network (www.hideipvpn.com) therefore yes Rob you can watch it in the USA. Illegal? who knows, big can and some worms :D
rob1963
25-02-2010, 05:31 PM
Thanks very much, Alchemy.

:)
sweetie
25-02-2010, 08:35 PM
The BBC iplayer just needs to think you are in the UK :) I have complete access to it via a virtual private network (www.hideipvpn.com) therefore yes Rob you can watch it in the USA. Illegal? who knows, big can and some worms :D

tis banned in ireland too even though we can watch channel 4 on demand.
Do you have a free account with those guys or pay? Is it difficult to get the
free accounts when they come available?
Alchemy
27-02-2010, 02:31 PM
I have a free account as I review tested the service and posted the results on my website. There are a number of free accounts issued every month but you have to be quick, they don't last long.