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Stream not connecting after switch to a different isp

Hi need a little help please. Today we switched from BT (fttc) to a local provider (fttp). Short story is having connected Stream via ethernet, we get the "can't view in this location" message. Will I have to contact Sky to resolve this, or will a factory reset cure it?


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Re: Stream not connecting after switch to a different isp


@Hunter2660 wrote:

Hi need a little help please. Today we switched from BT (fttc) to a local provider (fttp). Short story is having connected Stream via ethernet, we get the "can't view in this location" message. Will I have to contact Sky to resolve this, or will a factory reset cure it?


Sounds more like your ISP has allocated you an IP address not in the UK, or at least not close enough to your actual location. 

Check to see what it says in this web page:

https://www.whatismyip.com/ 

If it says anything other than your home location then you'll need to ring your ISP. 

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This message was authored by Padam_Padam This message was authored by: Padam_Padam Answer

Re: Stream not connecting after switch to a different isp


@Hunter2660 wrote:

Hi need a little help please. Today we switched from BT (fttc) to a local provider (fttp). Short story is having connected Stream via ethernet, we get the "can't view in this location" message. Will I have to contact Sky to resolve this, or will a factory reset cure it?


Sounds more like your ISP has allocated you an IP address not in the UK, or at least not close enough to your actual location. 

Check to see what it says in this web page:

https://www.whatismyip.com/ 

If it says anything other than your home location then you'll need to ring your ISP. 

Hunter2660
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Re: Stream not connecting after switch to a different isp

Thanks. I've checked the ip address and it points to Poplar, East London. We're at West Camel, near Yeovil, Somerset. So yes that does seem to be the case. Our broadband provider is looking into it now.

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Re: Stream not connecting after switch to a different isp

An update on for anyone who may experience something similar in the future. The actual problem was a batch of brand new routers outputting a Spanish geolocation in error. A firmware update has cured the problem and Stream is now banging in loud and clear.

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