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BT Sport webpage on PC claims I'm outside the UK when I'm not

VFRHawk — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 14:21:40 GMT

Hi,

Just the last few days I seem to be constantly getting an error LP 205, you can't view this content outside the UK. Now I normally use a VPN (though it still shows I'm in the UK) but even when I completely exit from that, I'm still getting the same error.

I've tried a where am I query with the VPN shut down, and then puts me in central London - presumably my broadband provider (EE) offices.

This my only way of watching BT, so bit pointless paying for a service I can't now use.

Re: BT Sport webpage on PC claims I'm outside the UK when I'm not

SamRockz13 — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 16:02:12 GMT

There are various GeoIP services and I don't know which one BT uses. These websites compare the main ones:

https://www.iplocation.net

https://whatismyipaddress.com/geolocation-comparison

If you find one with an incorrect location you need to submit a correction to the provider. Website providers usually have a weekly update from whichever service they subscribe to.

Re: BT Sport webpage on PC claims I'm outside the UK when I'm not

VFRHawk — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 18:01:59 GMT

Thanks for the reply, but both of those show my IP as in the UK...

Re: BT Sport webpage on PC claims I'm outside the UK when I'm not

DarrenDev — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 20:59:14 GMT

I'd recommend rebooting your router to get a new IP address and try again. If you could make a note of your current IP first and send it to me in a DM I'll check why it was being blocked.