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How do I Watch BBC IPlayer in the USA and Abroad on IPhone or IPad, Mac

It's not as simple as connecting to your account and pressing play to access BBC iPlayer. This is frustrating, but there's an answer. It's actually quite simple. This article will explain how to connect to BBC iPlayer anywhere in the world.



iPlayer is among the largest streaming services in the UK offering a wide selection of high-quality television , both live and on demand across popular channels including BBC One and CBeebies, feature films and radio shows, direct from the BBC, entirely free from advertisements.



The unfortunate thing is that it's only available to UK viewers, and (in principle) you can only access it from within the UK. The BBC is funded by license fees paid by the UK TV owners. Therefore it is logical to limit BBC iPlayer viewing to UK viewers.



But what about holidaymakers or those with homes in two countries? If you've paid for it, you might wish to stream BBC iPlayer when overseas in countries including the US, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Spain, Italy, and many more.



The most popular shows such as Eastenders, Strictly Come Dancing, The Apprentice and more are available to stream live or on demand on BBC iPlayer, and many will be sad to miss a show or two when they're away from the UK.



You need a TV license to access on-demand content via the iPlayer. In the past, you only needed a license to watch TV being broadcast live, but now the rule change means all iPlayer content requires you to pay. Tech Advisor, our sister title, provides all the information here: Do you need a TV licence?



How do I access BBC iPlayer abroad



Here's a quick outline of the steps needed to access BBC iPlayer on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac when you are outside of the UK. It's also possible to access it on a PC, and on Android devices too.



Be aware, however, that this is against the conditions and terms of BBC iPlayer; you proceed at your own risk. You won't be penalized or even arrested, but you could have your account suspended. In reality, this is unlikely.



In short:



1. A subscription is required to use a VPN. We'd recommend NordVPN or Surfshark but you can find ten great choices in our list of the best VPNs. 2. Download the VPN application of choice on your Mac, iPhone or iPad.


3. Log in.


4. Select a server based in the UK.
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5. Browse through BBC iPlayer and log in.


6. You are now able to access BBC iPlayer content.


How can I watch iPlayer with VPN? VPN



Similar to Netflix dominating US traffic, BBC iPlayer dominates UK traffic with as high as six percent of all internet traffic going to BBC iPlayer. It's a popular choice. But you can't watch the BBC while you're overseas.



When you launch the BBC iPlayer application on your iOS device or log in to iPlayer on your Mac or PC, it examines your public IP (Internet Protocol) address. The IP address is composed of four parts, like 91.108.140.168. (A quick method to determine yours is by typing "IP Address" into Google.)



This number is related to your ISP (Internet Service Provider), or cellular connection, which is connected to the server that sends you information. Enter the numbers into IP Location to find the location of the server and the host. If the server isn't located in the UK and you're not in the UK, then BBC iPlayer will refuse to show you content.



You must convince BBC iPlayer that you are using an IP address outside the UK for the purpose of using BBC iPlayer overseas.



Don't worry. Thanks to VPNs (or virtual personal networks) it's much easier than you might think. Instead of connecting directly with the servers of iPlayer, you connect to the VPN and that connects using an British address. This lets you access all iPlayer content as you normally would.



This violates the terms and conditions of BBC iPlayer. You must proceed at your own risk.



These are our top recommendations of the best VPN services for BBC iPlayer. These apps are available for iOS and Mac and you can access BBC iPlayer from any Apple device.



If you want to watch on the Apple TV set-top box, it's a bit more difficult, but we have a guide to using a VPN with the Apple TV that can aid you.



Surfshark is our top-rated VPN and is currently ranked number one in our VPN charts. While it is compatible with BBC iPlayer and other streaming services, it does not offer access to the NordVPN special servers. Register here



NordVPN: This VPN service offers a complete VPN service at an affordable cost. You can browse securely wherever you are by encrypting your information. Not only can you access iPlayer abroad with it but you can also take advantage of services like secure online banking at public Wi-Fi hotspots. It has special streaming servers, making it perfect for watching BBC iPlayer. Register here.



ExpressVPN is another favorite VPN service that offers top privacy and security features, and easy-to-use apps. It's a bit pricier than NordVPN and Surfshark but is certainly a premium service. Register here


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