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Anyone recommend a VPN - I have been using Unotelly, but haven't had access to the BBC in months

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The Hoxx add-on for Firefox still works but sometimes needs several attempts to "get through" (like having your doctor on redial) for BBC.
Beebs works via Chrome and Opera browsers.

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$12.95 a month but $8.32 a month if you pay annually. I assume that's US so $17CAD/$11CAD. Quite a bit more than MediaHint but if you're happy with it, why not. :thumbup:

I got used to MediaHint when it was free and now I'm used to Hoxx and/or Beebs while they're free. It's hard to break a habit of free.

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i cancelled UNO telly as they were useless..now use PureVPN much much better no issue accessing BBC Iplayer

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I'm in the US. I use Hoxx vpn the most and when it doesn't work use hola.org. Both of them are free.

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TVMucho is euro 7.99 a month and you get dozens of channels including all the UK ones. 7 day catch up is free with the monthly sub. Much better than Filmon and you can cast it to TV via PC or phone. All UK channels are HD too. No messsing with any VPN or other "hide me" stuff, just log in and fill your boots

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That looks pretty good. :thumbup:
It would be a good way to ditch the TV package in Canada. Except for one rather major thing; there's no Sky/BT for the football and rugby. For me, that makes the cable package essential (even though I watch none of it except the football and rugby) so it's a bit of a non starter.

I don't know about other VPNs but there's no "messing" with Hoxx or Beebs once added. Just activate with a click or two.

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keep away from hoxx

agree with posters above, I would take a look at expressvpn, however if you go with TVMucho, do let us know how it is?

we have Amazon firestick with kodi loaded in

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I use britishtvclub for UK tv. Costs from £13 a year (low quality) to £45 year for HD quality. You can pay monthly / quarterly or annually, with annually working out the cheapest. Works for me anyway.

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Why?
Other than sometimes needing a few attempts on BBC it works great. There's no problem with it at all.

I've seen in the past that some have mentioned data issues....as if that doesn't already happen with 90% of the internet already.

The same has been said about Hola I think, too, yet many have happily used it for years.

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That looks like it would work for most too.

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I use NordVPN and I recommend it. Got a 3 year subscription when it was on sale a few months back. Multiple servers around the world to choose from and simple to use.

Works well with tvcatchup.com on any of my mobile devices. The biggest non-VPN issue issue you will have is if you Chromecast the content since it uses your local wifi network.

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I dumped Unotelly months ago too.

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Totally agree - I signed up for 12 months (with an additional month free) for $99CAD. ExpressVPN works better than ones I use din the past and connects first time. Really recommend it.

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Likewise I'm using NordVPN, also went for the three year discounted subscription, can't fault it.

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I use Overplay DNS hider. Whenever the Beeb put a change in, Overplay have a solution within an hour. Very impressed over the last 2 years I have used them. C$6.95 a month

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I see there is a requirement to be nominated by an existing member and that you must be a UK resident with a valid TV licence. I take it that is just to cover themselves legally? Any details much appreciated.

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I believe that's a recent disclaimer thing - I didn't have to sign that when I registered. It had a different owner with a different 'company' name originally, I suspect the new owner has done this is to cover their backs in the event of any investigation. I don't have any further details I'm afraid. I could nominate you, if you would like me to (I don't gain anything, just for info) - just send me a pm. :D

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Just to add to the mix. https://www.transponder.tv/

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Is it still working? I haven't been able to get BBC iPlayer for a while, other channels are good. I seem to be getting the same IPs over.

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I used Hoxx successfully for iPlayer some time in August, some times it worked first time, other times it needed about three goes but it did connect. Some time at the end of the month I tried about ten times twice and switched to Beebs on Opera.

It's not the first time it's happened and it's usually returned to effectiveness. Some sort of maintenance going on right now, maybe that will make it work again.

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Do any of these solutions work for viewing BBC iplayer through Apple TV and other devices or just from the PC/Mac which has the service installed on ?

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Overplay works well for me as well although I pay a little extra so I have access to their worldwide VPN network as well.

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I use a different company for VPN (Private Internet Access) as it was recommended as they do not maintain logs.

Overplay generally works well and when there is a problem, usually within 30 mins they have a solution. They have said the Beeb are actively hunting down the IP addresses used by these companies so issues have increased lately but as I said above, it usually gets sorted.

Was just wondering with all these recommendations, do you have to stream to your main computer or do they handle various devices without a lot of ^&%$$# about.

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I run a HDMI cable from the computer to the TV, and use a wireless keyboard. Works well. Previously I used a DLNA server "Mezzmo". The HDMI cable is preferable IMO, if it is possible. My computer is located in a room adjacent to the TV,

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Unfortunately that's not possible with my set up with the iMac upstairs in my office.

I will stick with Overplay DNS hider for now

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With Overplay you can set the overplay DNS server details into your main router so all devices on that router can watch BBC without having to set up each device. This might then work with TV via wifi but as we don't have a TV I can't say with 100% certainty

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[QUOTE=paw339;12570292]Yes I know this, this is how I am using Overplay.

I was asking about other service providers not Overplay. I am fully aware of how Overplay works, having been a user for a couple of years.

It was because of issues with BBC recently I was asking for alternatives.

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Strange, All 4 App works fine on my iPad. I assume you meant from the website

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Why would you need to use IPad and Apple TV together rather than just Apple TV on its own? Apple TV doesn't have the C4 App but has Apps for BBC and ITV?

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Probably because he's using a VPN rather than a DNS hider.

I don't believe you can use a VPN or set one up on the ATV.

That's why I use a DNS hider on all devices - BBC and ITV have apps on the ATV and I airplay All4 from an iPad to one of the 4 ATVs in the house. If it's one of the older ATVs without app functions then I airplay, otherwise I use the ATV4.

However it seems less problematic using airplay quite often.

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I use a different BBC iplayer VPN provider and whenever I try to play any geoblocked video on the iPlayer site, nothing plays, no video player frame shows up and I only see the loading animation. Not sure if this is a Flash player issue, does iPlayer even use Flash?

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The free Beebs add-on (from Chrome but works on Opera too) is still working great.

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Anyone use this service

https://vaderstream.shop/

Vader Stream Channel List | Vader Streams | Vader Stream TV

A friend of mine uses it, cut the cord cable TV wise and watches lots of sports and live BBC ITV etc. It also seems to have the Canadian/US channels. I wish this was available via the Roku Stick but it is on Apple TV, Amazon Fire Stick, PS4 etc.

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That was one of those I looked at. At the time I looked, they weren't taking any new subscribers but they had a sort of sister service that was much the same name.
I can't be sure but I think I tried to get a trial and just didn't get anywhere. There's something different about the site/name and it makes me wonder if they keep getting caught and keep changing names to stay one step ahead.

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Where do I find BBC App. I don't see BBC or ITV on my Apple TV, and my ipad will not allow the purchase of the BBC iPlayer App in the USA.

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Just open an account in the UK App Store.