That’s because iPlayer uses geo-blocking — it checks your IP address to see if you’re physically in the UK. If you’re not, access is denied.
If you’ve ever tried to stream a show on BBC iPlayer from outside the UK, you’ve probably been met with the dreaded message: “BBC iPlayer only works in the UK.”
So, how do people “unblock” iPlayer? The most common method is using a (Virtual Private Network). A VPN can make it look like you’re browsing from the UK by routing your connection through a UK-based server.
Have you had success unblocking iPlayer? Or found a better way to watch BBC shows abroad? Let us know in the comments.
That’s because iPlayer uses geo-blocking — it checks your IP address to see if you’re physically in the UK. If you’re not, access is denied.
If you’ve ever tried to stream a show on BBC iPlayer from outside the UK, you’ve probably been met with the dreaded message: “BBC iPlayer only works in the UK.” unblock iplayer
So, how do people “unblock” iPlayer? The most common method is using a (Virtual Private Network). A VPN can make it look like you’re browsing from the UK by routing your connection through a UK-based server. That’s because iPlayer uses geo-blocking — it checks
Have you had success unblocking iPlayer? Or found a better way to watch BBC shows abroad? Let us know in the comments. unblock iplayer
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