VPN

[Val54]

If you go on to Youtube and look for a channel called Cyber Waffle, he is doing a very good deal on PIA. I think it is 86% off the normal price plus 4 months free.

I think thats the same deal as quoted above, just be aware it auto-renews at higher price every 3 years.

 

[RoaminRog]

Ok, duly noted, thanks for that. Going to sit down and check it all out

 

[Molly 3]

I know what VPL is not not a VPN

 

[RoaminRog]

I know what VPL is not not a VPN

It’s a Virtual Private Network Baz. Often used for hiding online ramblings or disguising where in the World you are.

 

[Molly 3]

It’s a Virtual Private Network Baz. Often used for hiding online ramblings or disguising where in the World you are.

Ooh I'll stick yo VPL

 

[bartman]

Before we set off on our trip to France and Spain, I took out a subscription to Nord VPN to make sure I could use BBC Iplayer.
I use the Duck Duck Go browser, with an activated feature which blocks tracking from apps. For some reason this always shows as a VPN at the top of the screen. When I activated the Nord app, I had to deactivate the DDG app tracking blocker.
With Nord activated, I was blocked from BBC iplayer and the uk version of the BBC webpage. I then discovered that with Nord deactivated and the DDG app blocker back on, I could access and use Iplayer in France and Spain.
I then cancelled Nord and got a refund as I was within the trial period. I'm still in France and using Iplayer

 

[hayhiker]

I use surf shark works well for me

 

[RoaminRog]

Thanks for the input guys. I going to give PIA a try, but I can’t check if it works with the tele when we get abroad. No doubt someon3 will tell me before too long.

 

[TJBi]

Thanks for the input guys. I going to give PIA a try, but I can’t check if it works with the tele when we get abroad. No doubt someon3 will tell me before too long.

You could try it with BBC iPlayer while in the UK. If they spot that you are using a VPN they block you even in the UK because they don't know where you are.

 

[RoaminRog]

Good thinking. Thanks for such a good suggestion.

 

[Trotter]

Hi Roger.
I’m in France atm. I’ve got the Nord VPN.
Last night I was going to watch something on BBC Player. Tuned in, and a sign came up, Sorry this programme is only available in the UK.
No problem, I selected the Uk on Nord, and watched the programme no problem. Jobs a goodun

 

[RoaminRog]

Thanks for that Del, that’s encouraging. See you soon.

 

[Mr and Mrs Tupcox]

Just loged on to sons ac set up on my phone ,unlimited devices, PC next ..so if know some with surf shark ,ask then if you can long to there's.

 

[RoaminRog]

Just loged on to sons ac set up on my phone ,unlimited devices, PC next ..so if know some with surf shark ,ask then if you can long to there's.

It’s a good idea, but sadly I don’t know anyone with Surfshark, but thanks anyway

 

[mid4did]

I use pia vpn also. Mostly but not always I can get itvx etc abroad, using my firestick. If using Netflix I can put myself in USA and get a different variety of movies etc.

 

[RoaminRog]

I use pia vpn also. Mostly but not always I can get itvx etc abroad, using my firestick. If using Netflix I can put myself in USA and get a different variety of movies etc.

We tend to watch ITV mostly, and BBC takes a step back.
So thanks for that piece of good news.

 

[alwaysared]

Hi Roger,

If you want a reliable no bullshit VPN then you should try Windscribe they do a free (no ads etc.) account but you only get 10GB of data/month which is plenty to try it before signing up for the paid account or may even be enough for some people
They don't save any user data or pay Youtubers to advertise, I've been using them for over 15 years without any problems.

Regards,
Del

 

[2cv]

Hi Roger,

If you want a reliable no bullshit VPN then you should try Windscribe they do a free (no ads etc.) account but you only get 10GB of data/month which is plenty to try it before signing up for the paid account or may even be enough for some people
They don't save any user data or pay Youtubers to advertise, I've been using them for over 15 years without any problems.

Regards,
Del

I’ll second that, Windscribe are great, and have a few features that other VPNs do not.

 

[Val54]

I' ve been trialing Windscribe on this French trip. I'm now out of free data but I've not found it to be 100% effective. It has fooled the Beeb more often than not, but Channel 4 resolutely declined access, so the decision is uncertain for me. That was using Ipad's or iPhones linked to a router with a Reglo sim.

 

[RoaminRog]

You could try it with BBC iPlayer while in the UK. If they spot that you are using a VPN they block you even in the UK because they don't know where you are.

I’ve just tried PIA on my Starlink, and clicked onto BBC iPlayer and then ITV X, and neither spotted the vpn, so I’ll give it a try and see how we get on. Sadly I won’t actually be able to do a real test until March, so fingers crossed!