secure, reliable uk vpn

**TykeMerc** · 12 April 2014, 10:12

Originally posted by mediocre genius View Post

My current gig has me in non-english speaking countries most of the time so I'm looking for a way to watch my virgin tv package on my laptop. I've been looking at vpn services but I'm struggling to get independent reviews of security and reliability. Can anyone recommend a decent provider based on their own experience?

There's always a Slingbox

It's not a VPN, but it does allow you to watch your TV pretty much anywhere. I've used one for years all over the place.

**mediocre genius** · 12 April 2014, 10:22

Yeah I did wonder about the slingbox but it looks like the same channel is shown at home and remotely, which is no good as my wife and I have very different taste in tv! The virgin anywhere service lets us watch different shows at the same time, but you need to log in from a uk ip address.

**scooterscot** · 12 April 2014, 10:25

Originally posted by TykeMerc View Post

There's always a Slingbox

It's not a VPN, but it does allow you to watch your TV pretty much anywhere. I've used one for years all over the place.

Agree Slingbox, but if you're several timezones apart.

I use https://www.my-private-network.co.uk an annual subscription, reliable much of the time. But I use it for all countries not just the UK, like when following the tennis or football.

**TykeMerc** · 12 April 2014, 10:43

Originally posted by mediocre genius View Post

Yeah I did wonder about the slingbox but it looks like the same channel is shown at home and remotely, which is no good as my wife and I have very different taste in tv! The virgin anywhere service lets us watch different shows at the same time, but you need to log in from a uk ip address.

Ah yup, it's not a 2nd access route, it does remote control and display the box it's connected to. Unless you have 2 boxes it's not a viable solution.

**mediocre genius** · 12 April 2014, 10:53

Thanks scooterscot, that looks like exactly what i need.

yeah, thought so tykemerc. Worth looking into if we ever go multi room.

**robpow** · 12 April 2014, 19:12

I use PureVPN to grab a UK IP when travelling or to watch US TV from home and it's been perfect. It's a couple of quid a month if you sign up for a year.

Matt

**zoco** · 13 April 2014, 19:44

I've got an old Luton box van.

It's never let me down & the pikies have never got their hands on my tools.

**robpow** · 13 April 2014, 21:01

Originally posted by zoco View Post

I've got an old Luton box van.

It's never let me down & the pikies have never got their hands on my tools.

Vpn not Van. Should have gone to specsavers!

secure, reliable uk vpn