Freely is revolutionary free-to-air television in the UK, offering seamless access to live and on-demand content all in one place - no aerial or dish required, just an internet connection!
But if you move or already live abroad, you’ll quickly discover that your Freely TV is geo-restricted, meaning you can’t use it to access your favourite British TV shows outside the UK.
So, what’s the solution? A VPN (Virtual Private Network) can unblock your Freely TV anywhere in the world, but not all VPNs are created equal. The best option? A pre-configured VPN router with a streaming-optimised VPN using residential IPs. Here’s why this is the ultimate way to watch your Freely TV abroad.
A Freely Smart TV, like other UK streaming services, uses geo-blocking technology to restrict access based on your location. This means if your IP address isn’t UK-based, you’ll be blocked from watching live or catch-up content.
A VPN can bypass these restrictions by routing your internet traffic through a UK server, making it appear as though you’re browsing from within Britain. However, many streaming services—including Freely—actively detect and block VPN traffic, especially if the IP addresses are from traditional VPN data centres. That’s where a residential IP VPN comes in.
Freely is only available on Freely Smart TVs. But not all Freely Smart TV's support VPN apps. A pre-configured VPN router solves this by connecting every device in your home - including your Freely TV - to the VPN automatically, ensuring seamless UK TV streaming on any screen.
Manually installing and configuring a VPN on a router can be complicated and time-consuming. A pre-configured VPN router comes ready to use, with the best settings pre-installed. Simply plug it in, connect your Freely Smart TV, and start streaming Freely TV without any technical headaches.
Not all VPNs are fast enough for smooth streaming. A streaming-optimised VPN ensures high-speed connections, minimising buffering and maintaining high-quality video playback. This is crucial for watching live TV on Freely without interruptions.
Most standard VPNs use data centre IPs, which are easily detected and blocked by streaming services. A VPN with residential IPs provides a UK IP address that looks like a normal home internet connection, drastically reducing the chances of detection and ensuring uninterrupted access to Freely TV abroad.
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Don’t let geo-blocks stop you from enjoying British television abroad.
A pre-configured VPN router with a streaming-optimised VPN and residential IPs is the best way to access Freely hassle-free. Stay connected to the UK’s top TV channels, wherever you are in the world.
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