BBC iPlayer is an online TV and radio service from famous British channel. It streams ten live stations including BBC One to Four, BBC News Channel and BBC HD.
In order to play online BBC programs, you need an internet speed of at least 1 Mbps. The software also contain BBC iPlayer Desktop, which is designed to let Mac and Windows machines download TV programmes to save them or to watch later.
However, this service is only available for UK users.
How to unblock BBC Iplayer outside UK?
Watching BBC with the BBC Iplayer requires to have an UK IP-address.
Using a VPN allows you to switch easily your IP with an other (situated in the countries’ server location from the chosen VPN provider).
Selecting a VPN provider
- See our comparison of VPN provider with UK server locations
- Download the software
- Switch your IP into an UK IP-address
Top 3 best VPN providers with UK servers
Server locations: US + 12 countries
Desktop App: Windows, Mac
Mobile App: iOS, Android
Price: $14.99 (only for ST4RT*vpn users)
Desktop App: Windows, Mac
Mobile App: iOS, Android
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Server locations: UK + 41 countries
Price: $11.52
Server locations: UK + 11 countries
Price: $12.95
A VPN software will also give you the ability to browse any geo-blocked websites. Enjoy watching BBC!
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