Hiding IP address

fluidthinking

Hi,

I am wanting to hide my IP address (so I can view BBC iPlayer whilst working for periods overseas).

Anyone got any suggestion or experience of software which masks the IP address...

I think I am after software (rather than using one of the proxy servers which are available), I also don't want to set up my own proxy server as I am not very techy! Also, trying not to have a monthly subscription.

I hope I am not asking for anything not allowed on the forum... I do posses a TV licence so allowed to view the BBC!

Many thanks

tonynw

http://www.hide-ip-soft.com/

takes 30 secs to search google.

i dont think it will work for you iplayer needs you ip address to work so they can stop people doing excact what you want to do

tonynw

free4440273

anonymous proxy servers (Google ) sometimes work // Technically illegal I think ... but ... //

scotsbob

Like most expats, I access iplayer in Oman using a proxy server.

poppy10_2

Google 'iplayer proxy', there are plenty of sites out there.

marisa

I would double check the legality though (if you are bothered) because I think the license allows you to watch TV whilst in the UK only.
Thinking about it I don't think iplayer type services have anything to do with the TV license either, because you can watch them even if you don't have a TV license.
They are just free for anyone in the UK with access to them via the internet.

There will be a solution, but if you have to use a proxy or software or mask your IP in order to do something, don't kid yourself it is 100% legal.

MoneySavingUser

you only need a tv license to watch live content on iplayer not recorded shows

nevertheless the site is locked to uk ip's only so you need a proxy

JJ_Egan

I use Anchor Frees Hotspot Shield works well .

TV Licence rules are simple .
If you are watching Live by whatever means you need a licence .
Delayed transmission catch up tv etc NO licence needed under current rules .

I have USB TV on my computer watching BBC 1 now live i require a licence .
I use BBC Iplayer to watch yesterdays program i do not need a licence .

Legality of watching BBC Iplayer from outside the UK is a bit like riding your bike on the pavement .It may be illegal but how are they going to trace you and would they be bothered .

jje

fluidthinking

Hi,

Thanks for responding.

Does the service you use work well? I have read that some are not too good. Willing to pay for a service if it works well.

As for the software idea, I was hoping someone might have a recommendation (I can obviously google and find lots, but a recommendation would be good).

Inactive

marisa wrote: »

I would double check the legality though (if you are bothered) because I think the license allows you to watch TV whilst in the UK only.
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:rotfl: That would put thousands of ex pats that watch BBC overseas via satellite in trouble, I am sure they don't bother with a TV licence, and I'm equally sure that none are breaking any law.

Kingsd316

Platinum Hide IP will do exactly what you want, although its not free


http://www.platinumhideip.com/