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TheMercenary · 02-26-2008, 01:43 PM

Can I use BBC iPlayer outside the UK?

Rights agreements mean that BBC iPlayer television programmes are only available to users to download or stream (Click to Play) in the UK. However, BBC Worldwide is working on an international version, which we will make available as soon as possible.

Radio programmes are available outside the UK in addition to podcasts at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/podcasts/directory/. Many BBC News programmes are available for viewers outside the UK at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/video_and_audio/default.stm, BBC Sport highlights are available at http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport and BBC Radio stations are available at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/

Do make sure you check for news on BBC iPlayer at www.bbc.co.uk

Can I download programmes from outside the UK?

The BBC uses Geo-IP technology to identify where you are based on the location of your internet service provider (ISP). This ensures that only internet users in the UK can enjoy programmes on BBC iPlayer.

If you download a programme to your laptop or a portable hard drive, you can watch this wherever you are in the world. However, you will only be able to download new programmes once you return to the UK.

How does BBC iPlayer identify that I'm in the UK?

BBC iPlayer recognises your location by checking your IP address (a sequence of numbers for every computer on the internet), which your ISP needs to have UK-registered with Quova, as we do not maintain a list of IP addresses.

I'm in the United Kingdom but told that I'm not

Sometimes even though you're in Britain it's possible you may see a message saying you're not. This could be because your computer is on a foreign-based network, or is routed overseas (sometimes the case with work connections if your employer is not UK-based). Some programs, such as web accelerators, can cause your IP address to appear as if it is outside the UK.

If BBC iPlayer doesn't recognise your IP address at all, then you won't be able to stream or download programmes.

Occasionally it may simply be a network error, so it's worth closing your browser and reopening as a new IP address is allocated which may be UK-based.

Our Geo-IP technology system recognises IP addresses provided by UK-based internet service providers (ISPs). If BBC iPlayer doesn't recognise your address, contact your ISP and establish whether:

Your ISP has registered with Quova and if they're still processing the registration.
There's a technical problem with your IP Address.

If your ISP has registered with the appropriate databases, our servers are updated on a monthly basis so you will have to wait until the next refresh to gain access.

You can discuss this issue on the BBC iPlayer messageboard.

Bastids, I love the BBC.

02-26-2008, 01:43 PM	#11
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Can I use BBC iPlayer outside the UK? Rights agreements mean that BBC iPlayer television programmes are only available to users to download or stream (Click to Play) in the UK. However, BBC Worldwide is working on an international version, which we will make available as soon as possible. Radio programmes are available outside the UK in addition to podcasts at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/podcasts/directory/. Many BBC News programmes are available for viewers outside the UK at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/video_and_audio/default.stm, BBC Sport highlights are available at http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport and BBC Radio stations are available at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/ Do make sure you check for news on BBC iPlayer at www.bbc.co.uk Can I download programmes from outside the UK? The BBC uses Geo-IP technology to identify where you are based on the location of your internet service provider (ISP). This ensures that only internet users in the UK can enjoy programmes on BBC iPlayer. If you download a programme to your laptop or a portable hard drive, you can watch this wherever you are in the world. However, you will only be able to download new programmes once you return to the UK. How does BBC iPlayer identify that I'm in the UK? BBC iPlayer recognises your location by checking your IP address (a sequence of numbers for every computer on the internet), which your ISP needs to have UK-registered with Quova, as we do not maintain a list of IP addresses. I'm in the United Kingdom but told that I'm not Sometimes even though you're in Britain it's possible you may see a message saying you're not. This could be because your computer is on a foreign-based network, or is routed overseas (sometimes the case with work connections if your employer is not UK-based). Some programs, such as web accelerators, can cause your IP address to appear as if it is outside the UK. If BBC iPlayer doesn't recognise your IP address at all, then you won't be able to stream or download programmes. Occasionally it may simply be a network error, so it's worth closing your browser and reopening as a new IP address is allocated which may be UK-based. Our Geo-IP technology system recognises IP addresses provided by UK-based internet service providers (ISPs). If BBC iPlayer doesn't recognise your address, contact your ISP and establish whether: Your ISP has registered with Quova and if they're still processing the registration. There's a technical problem with your IP Address. If your ISP has registered with the appropriate databases, our servers are updated on a monthly basis so you will have to wait until the next refresh to gain access. You can discuss this issue on the BBC iPlayer messageboard. Bastids, I love the BBC. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!