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Agreed also a us based vpn or smart dns opens up hulu which is free hulu+ isn't aswell as channels like cbs, fox etc.
I use a multi vpn set up on my pc, my pc is a wifi hotspot so firetv and appletv connect direct to that to access the internet, last time i tried to set up my tplink wd3600 to vpn it went pear shaped lol, the dd wrtr firmware installed no problem, the scripts went on correctly but it did not want to connect lol.

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I know that this is certainly the case, toady, but don't we get access to those programmes by alternative means? Am I not right in thinking that the main advantage of a vpn is access to these programmes at a cheaper price?

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There seems to be a wider selection of programmes and more current films on us netflix

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What would the free tier of Hulu give me access to?

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Thanks

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Although having looked at the '20 most popular box sets' on the US version of Netfix, we do appear to have access to them all.

I think I must commence a detailed comparison of these US sites with what we have on offer over here so I can work out whether there are any advantages to looking at the vpn solution.

As soon as I have a spare half day...!

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http://www.hulu.com/

But you need to access it through a PC.

CBS shows aren't available on Hulu, but Unblock us will give you access to the CBS website for their shows.

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Don't forget that it's not just US Netflix; Unblockus gives you access to 21 regions.

Here are just a few shows, off the top of my head, not available on UK Netflix, that are available on other regions.

The Borgia's
Mad Men
Bitten
Californication
Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond
Halt and Catch Fire
TURN: Washington's Spies
House of Lies
Magic City
Ray Donovan
Rectify

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The free tier of HULU gives you access to shows from ABC, FOX, NBC, Comedy central amongst other stuff most stuff is on there about a week after it airs in the US plus Hulu also has movies on too, HULU does have adverts but they aren't too bad about 5 ad breaks each a minute long per show (30 min shows get 3 ad breaks)
AS PB said unblock-us will give you access to CBS aswell as CW and a few others.

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Well after thinking abut it for months I have pulled the trigger and reduced my package from £68 to £37 by reducing my broadband from 152MB to 100MB, got rid of multiview so the Tivo in the bedroom goes and funnily enough keeping the Tivo in the livingroom with the free TV pack is actually cheaper then getting rid of it.

So TV will now consist of Netflix, Amazon Instant Steaming and Now TV (Via Fire TV/Android TV/Chromecast). If worst comes to worse I can always upgrade the TV back to XL if I miss it too much but I honestly can't remember the last time I fired up the Tivo in the bedroom and the one in the Living room only goes on once in a blue moon if I want to watch the news.

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I'd suspect you probably still count in their TV numbers just a guess though.

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Probably, I kept it as a back up for things like the world cup and European cup as streaming live channels isn't quite up there with VOD just yet.

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I think the main problem for footie fans like me is cutting the cord and then not having access to all the football, basically Sky and BT have us by the balls!

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agree max, think i've said before on here i'm a massive sports fan and thats the only reason i'm still in

i'm quite up on all these streaming options, have a ps4 under the tv which helps a lot but its the premium sport that keeps me subscribing undoubtedly

thanks for the info above passingbat and theone, have gone to the paid unblockus for the first time so shall investigate further :tu:

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You can get all the sport now as a cord cutter, by using BT broadband together with the recently announced Now TV monthly sports pass

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Those using a smart dns or vpn the first episode of fear the walking dead is now available on AMC no login needed http://www.amc.com/

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Watched that last night and it looks like it's gonna be a good series :)

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I'm not that overwhelmed by that list, the one. I know that these were just a few of the shows, but I note that all of these shows are available in the UK.

I think that signing up for Amazon Prime and Now TV meets just about all my needs now. The only shows I cannot access now are 'Fear of the Walking Dead' and 'Rectify', which are both on BT'S new AMC channel, which you have kindly reassured us will be on Virgin Media soon!