Static IP address, use abroad?

[Glandwr]

Hi I'm looking to change my Internet Provider as I switch to Fibre. One of the IPs offer a static IP address for a one off payment of a fiver.

Question, would I be able to use that IP address when abroad to fool sites like IPlayer into thinking I am in the UK? My router at home will be switched off when I do this.

Dick

 

[Deleted member 29692]

As I understand it no you won't.

The IP address whether static or dynamic is assigned to your router not to you personally.

You will still need to use a VPN or whatever else you're doing to get around the restriction at the moment.

If you knew how to do it you could possibly connect back to a computer at home and then connect to the iPlayer from there. That would mean leaving both the router and a computer for you to connect to switched on. That's basically what happens when you use a VPN anyway so unless you're an IT nerd who likes the idea of a challenge it's probably not worth faffing around with.

 

[Barrackslass]

We've signed up with anonine.com for a year at just over $3 a month. We firstly signed up for one month on the recommendation of a Swedish motorhomer we met in Spain, and were instantly able to access iplayer etc and also the English version of Eurosport (which we watch quite a lot of). We just download the app on our phone/tablet and log in when we want to use the VPN.

 

[sallylillian]

A static IP will give you the ability to log into your own home network, useful if you have a NAS or network accessible TV recorder. You would need to create a VPN service on your home router and if you used this connection you would indeed mask your geographic location. If you do not have a home server or network you want to access over the internet then a static IP brings nothing to your day. In which case as has been said either enable a free VPN service or buy into one to use their country specific servers.

 

[Hellski]

Tunnelbear is an alternative VPN provider that is user friendly

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[pyro]

I just go directly to tvcatchup and fill my boots, it's free

 

[ukdw]

If you are prepared to leave your router on at home and if necessary a computer or other device such as a raspberry pi then another advantage of accessing the internet via a home vpn connection is security especially when using wifi hotspots in either the U.K. or abroad.

Alternatively if VPN is not an option, I have found that when using a 3G connection from three 'feel at home' some services think you are uk based.

I used this a couple of years ago to get English commentary from Eurosport on the Tour de France whilst in France.

I found that If I started the Eurosport App using the campsite wifi the commentary would only come out in French. But if I instead turned off wifi and used 3G when starting up the app then commentary would be in English ok. Interesting if I then switched wifi back on again to save 3G data without closing the App the commentary would stay in English

 

[JeanLuc]

I have been with idNet for many years, originally ADSL now FTTC. They will only supply a static IP address so there is no extra charge for it. Very good supplier with excellent help desk if needed.

 

[Cavs]

I have been with idNet for many years, originally ADSL now FTTC. They will only supply a static IP address so there is no extra charge for it. Very good supplier with excellent help desk if needed.

I fully agree about idNet, it's an excellent supplier. The helpdesk is outstanding. If you ring, a person answers the phone, listens to your problem without a script to follow, then fixes it, often there and then. Treated like a knowledgeable adult, no less!