After searching for the most convenient option I just set up a VPN to watch the 24 BBC live streams of the Olympics. BBC has all session (yes, even B sessions), all sports in great quality. Totally worth it.
I chose the HideMyAss 1 month option for $11.52*. No subscription bs and they accept Paypal.
The process is totally easy, even for non-tech savvy folks. Worked right out of the box.
They provide clients for all major operating systems.
- Windows XP / Vista / 7
- Mac – Leopard / Snow Leopard / Lion
- Mac – Tiger
- Linux
Instructions are Straight Forward:
- get an account
- download and install the software (you can do it without it if you want)
- On the dashboard screen, log in with your credentials
- select “Quick VPN Country Change” to select a country you want to watch from & click “Connect VPN”
- enjoy
This is what the Dashboard looks like:
Et voila. BBC streams work from outside the UK! Click here to the the original size of the screenshot. The quality is pretty good. Watching in Full screen on a full HD screen works like a charm.
Of course once you have it set up you can access iPlayer and also other countries’ stream options mentioned here.
So sign up here*.
* If you like ATG, buy through my link. When you do, I get some protein powder money (not enough for a pony).
I am glad I live in the UK as the BBC have set up 24 separate Olympic channels broadcasting every event!
Looking forward to the gymnastics and weightlifting today!
And now I can watch them too:)
wouldn’t hotspot shield work, which is free it allows me to watch videos not allowed in the uk so i assume it will work vice versa
Try and let me know.
Thanks for this Gregor! I don’t have cable, so I was upset when I found out we couldn’t stream in the U.S. without a subscription. I was wondering about VPN options but was wary of malware. Thanks!
No Malware with this one.
Streams worked very well for me today.
where’s to I connect to the “dashboard?
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Open the software. First screen.
I clicked on the link and I can’t find dashboard. Already paind 10 bucks, too.
You need to download and install the software.
https://vpn.hidemyass.com/vpncontrol/pages/download
Please follow the instructions exactly. It is all written out in detail. and works.
I clicked on the link and can’t find the dashboard. All ready paind 10 bucks, too.
I signed up and downloaded it. Still can’t find dashboard tho.
Why did you drop out of the chat? You are making it not exactly easy to help you. Let’s get this figured out.
Mac Tutorial
http://wiki.hidemyass.com/Tutorials:Mac_client_installation_tutorial
thanks just bought it
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Got this, downloaded everything, but when I change my country, my internet no longer works 🙁 10 bucks down the drain I s’pose
What the hell?
Did you do it like they said?
Worked fine so far for everybody.
What is the web address for the BBC? I’m having trouble finding the live stream on the one I’m looking at. Thanks!
Hi Evz43,
BBC Live Streams are here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/live-video
The appear a minute or so before a session starts.
I found this article while searching for a best vpn. Then i came across http://www.hotspotshield.com and its available for free.
Can anyone tell me, Is Hotspot shield is a good VPN while traveling??
Can you watch this video on youtube with HMA?
watch?v=TTXEJK4F96c
Fantastic i was just compiling a guide on how to watch the 2014 world cup from abroad! http://worldcupcollege.com/ The basics are the same, thanks for your share it helped me a lot.