BBC IPLAYER - ANYWAY TO GET IT HERE IN HK ?

Posted by phillipl (146 days ago)

NOT VERY TECH - BUT HAPPY TO PAY FOR SOMEONE TO FIX IT ?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by capital (146 days ago)

I understand the BBC acknowledge there is a need for it to be available abroad but I don't thik it has happened yet. Have you heard of a SLINGBOX that you can set up? My friend has one .. not exactly sure how it works tho'!?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by scraggy2007 (138 days ago)

use a vpn such as http://www.vpngates.com/
works very well.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by tigerbay (132 days ago)

My thoughts

I think BBC wants to go abroad, but there would be costs involved and none of us over here pay a TV licence fee. So I suspect that overseas services cannot be justified if there is additional cost. This would be a political as well as economic decission.

(I am based in Shanghai)

Posted by Hecules (14 days ago)

I was told that all you need is a UK ISP and you can the get BBC i-Player world-wide. I have accessed it on my computer in the UK and its an amazing facility.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by capital (12 days ago)

Ooh! More info please!!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Hecules (11 days ago)

The web site suggested by Scraggy2007 looks as though it will do the job and worth HK$900pa if it works. But does it work? Has anyone tried it? I'm holding back as I'm wary about giving debit or credit card details over the internet; otherwise I'd be in like Flint.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by theworld (11 days ago)

i use another vpn service to watch itunes. it works. sometimes however it can be a bit slow.

other option, sign up to uk nova bittorrent site.

(I am based in Hong Kong)