Discussion topic: Why can’t I use a vpn to connect to my sky go when I am in Europe

This message was authored by: Athanasio · ‎12 Jun 2022

I am on holiday in Spain

I am using a vpn to connect to BBC i player

I cannot connect to my sky go using vpns

why are Sky doing this

bbc I player is fine

This message was authored by: caesarome · ‎12 Jun 2022

The Sky Go app will detect when a VPN is being used because if you are based in the UK (and not Ireland) then you can not use the app in Europe for rights reasons.

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This message was authored by: TimmyBGood · ‎12 Jun 2022

@Athanasio

And the BBC should be blocking your connection as well. Using a VPN does not legitimise such activity.

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