VPN with UK IP address which will allow itv player access

Conanius · 25 Nov 2011 at 06:37

Hi all,

Hilarious request from the other side of the world.

On hols in Bali and want to stream some tv, specifically some content from itv player to our iPad.

Unfortunately I'm getting an error in the app saying I don't have a uk ip address, so wondering if anyone could recommend a free VPN service we could use to get access ?

KIA · 25 Nov 2011 at 11:18

I doubt a free service will provide enough bandwidth. You'll have to cough up.

batfink · 25 Nov 2011 at 12:04

You're on holiday and you want to watch itv??

DJMK4 · 25 Nov 2011 at 12:12

Strange request is strange.

EGuitarStar · 25 Nov 2011 at 12:23

Missing Coronation Street? Not worth it, go out enjoy Bali!

You could have left your home machine on and online and setup a VPN beforehand or used something like Remote Desktop if the connections you are on are fast enough, too late now though.

Linkex · 25 Nov 2011 at 13:27

Wow, 3 statements that disregard what the OP wants because they wouldn't want it themselves, 1 statement that tells you how to fix it if you have a time machine, and 1 actually half useful comment. Impressivley poor showing.

OP - KIA is probobly right, most open proxies simply don't have the bandwidth for what you want. You can try googleing "Open UK Proxy list", but its unlikley you will have much success.

If you don't mind only watching TV live, you could try tvcatchup.com, it streams all the major digital channels live.

PistolPete · 25 Nov 2011 at 17:21

Linkex said:
Wow, 3 statements that disregard what the OP wants because they wouldn't want it themselves, 1 statement that tells you how to fix it if you have a time machine, and 1 actually half useful comment. Impressivley poor showing.

OP - KIA is probobly right, most open proxies simply don't have the bandwidth for what you want. You can try googleing "Open UK Proxy list", but its unlikley you will have much success.

If you don't mind only watching TV live, you could try tvcatchup.com, it streams all the major digital channels live.

I think TVCatchup is in the same boat - needs a UK IP.

visibleman · 25 Nov 2011 at 18:40

There are a few free VPN providers like bestukvpn.com/hideipvpn.com (3hr trial) if you do a Google, that might be worth trying. Otherwise you have paid services like britishtvanywhere.com which is around 1 euro for 24hr access.
Alternatively you could look at HotSpot Shield as they offer UK servers.

jake108 · 26 Nov 2011 at 20:59

Best one I can think of is Trusted Proxies VPN service. You get a UK VPN and a free US VPN. 7 day trial too IIRC.

Works for iPlayer. I tried HotVPN, USVPNNET, BESTUKVPN and none really worked with streaming SD quality, never mind HD quality. Just my 2c for you.