British Expats - Netflix

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British Expats (https://britishexpats.com/forum/)

- The Maple Leaf (https://britishexpats.com/forum/maple-leaf-98/)

- - Netflix (https://britishexpats.com/forum/maple-leaf-98/netflix-756433/)

el_richo

Apr 28th 2012 4:51 am

Re: Netflix

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tangram (Post 10030160)

You didn't have a video recorder and later a PVR in the UK ?

Or not have TV rule their lives :blink:

Oink	Apr 28th 2012 5:10 am

Re: Netflix

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Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon (Post 10029734)

How are you doing the yank one ? I tried with VPN but needed a us zip

The problem with Netflix here is there's bugger all on and the yank one has too much yank stuff. :thumbdown:

conjonway

Apr 28th 2012 6:20 am

Re: Netflix

We love the Netflix, using a VPN (http://unblock-us.com) and are going through all the 30 Rock episodes right now. For $9 a month for netflix and $5 a month for Unblock-US we are definitely saving a bundle of money on cable.

If you do get a VPN you should check out Hulu.com too, that's what we use to catch up on the latest shows (they're online about a day after they're broadcast) and in great quality with incredibly limited commercial breaks (maybe only 2/3 individual ads in a 20 minute show - plus if you take the time you can choose what sort of ads you'd prefer to watch, which is the way all networks should be going!)

conjonway

Apr 28th 2012 6:22 am

Re: Netflix

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Originally Posted by Oink (Post 10030348)

The problem with Netflix here is there's bugger all on and the yank one has too much yank stuff. :thumbdown:

What about all the Blackadders, IT Crowd, Black Books, Father Ted, Vicar of Dibley, Sherlock?!

Oink	Apr 28th 2012 6:26 am

Re: Netflix

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Originally Posted by conjonway (Post 10030456)

What about all the Blackadders, IT Crowd, Black Books, Father Ted, Vicar of Dibley, Sherlock?!

I'd consider it if I could watch Flog It! when I'm having my tea.

Boy d

Apr 28th 2012 11:10 am

Re: Netflix

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Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon (Post 10029734)

How are you doing the yank one ? I tried with VPN but needed a us zip

I pay 5 bucks a month to...unblockus ....which gives access to us Netflix and bbc and itv I players....well worth it.

Flogger

Apr 28th 2012 11:41 am

Re: Netflix

Quote:

Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon (Post 10029734)

How are you doing the yank one ? I tried with VPN but needed a us zip

mate of mine just uses 90210 if he ever needs a yank zip code as its the only one he knows. Never had a problem.

Monique_in_Canada

Apr 28th 2012 3:42 pm

Re: Netflix

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tangram (Post 10030160)

You didn't have a video recorder and later a PVR in the UK ?

yes.....I also had a young family and am a firm believer that young toddlers and babies went to bed at 6, so sitting and watching evening TV was the hi light of our evening when they were little.....we went a bit crazy on a Sat and got a bottle of wine and a chocolate treat from Sainsbury's when one of us nipped to get the lottery ticket!!!

The4BellsLondon

Apr 28th 2012 3:46 pm

Re: Netflix

Oh I remember the prob for US Netflix. - didn't like my canajun credit card :(

airbornesapper

Apr 28th 2012 9:53 pm

Re: Netflix

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Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon (Post 10030879)

Oh I remember the prob for US Netflix. - didn't like my canajun credit card :(

We found Netflix to be good value....but when most of our viewing was overtaken via Expatshield....Netflix was dumped.

Soon, we will likely call time on Bell ExpressVu also.

Has anyone used Hotspotshield lately to watch via Hulu....it was working..and then Hulu caught on.

conjonway

Apr 29th 2012 3:20 am

Re: Netflix

Quote:

Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon (Post 10030879)

Oh I remember the prob for US Netflix. - didn't like my canajun credit card :(

If you're using a VPN like unblock-us then you can sign up for Canadian Netflix, with a Canadian credit card and still get access to the US Netflix.

Magic!

The4BellsLondon

Apr 29th 2012 6:49 am

Re: Netflix

Quote:

Originally Posted by conjonway (Post 10031539)

If you're using a VPN like unblock-us then you can sign up for Canadian Netflix, with a Canadian credit card and still get access to the US Netflix.

Magic!

oooh can you . . .will try again - I may have been having a senior moment !

jericho

Apr 29th 2012 8:23 am

Re: Netflix

Depending on your VPN, you can also get access to Sky on the Go.
All you need is someones Sky card details that isnt already registered with the online service (eg/ my mum ;) )

Edit- we also cancelled cable when we moved from AB to NS. Never once looked back, and we're saving a fortune each month.

geedee

Apr 29th 2012 3:14 pm

Re: Netflix

Quote:

Originally Posted by airbornesapper (Post 10031189)

We found Netflix to be good value....but when most of our viewing was overtaken via Expatshield....Netflix was dumped.

I looked at Expatshield... a UK IP address would be great... I missed Southampton's game against Coventry on the BBC because it "wasn't available in your Country"!! I couldn't even hear it on Radio 5 for the same reason!

Alas... it doesn't work on Macs.

Some great suggestions out there, thank you. I am working on it and looking forward to the day when I can tell Bell to take their crappy, expensive, invasive tripe and stick it where the sun don't shine!

jericho

Apr 30th 2012 1:34 am

Re: Netflix

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Originally Posted by geedee (Post 10032279)

There are other providers if Expatshield doesnt work. Hide my ass being a good one.

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