Goose VPN
25 replies
GTP replied on 04/02/2019 08:16
Posted on 04/02/2019 06:50 byI am not an expert in such things but my understanding is that when you travel abroad your computer will log in via local networks, meaning you no longer have access to sites which have geographic restrictions, ie can only by viewed in the UK. Having a UK VPN 'tricks' your search engine into thinking you are still in the UK.
Now someone who knows what they're talking about can correct me.
Posted on 04/02/2019 08:16
Correct....but the BBC and ITV are constantly playing 'cat and mouse' with VPN providers and are in some cases successfully blocking them. See link below. Some VPN's are better than others at keeping ahead of the game...
https://vpnlocker.com/bbc-iplayer-fighting-back-against-vpns/
Sharon chadderton replied on 04/02/2019 14:23
Posted on 04/02/2019 14:23
In the past we’ve used several VPN’s all without a problem we’re off back to Spain again this year so when I saw goose advertised in the magazine I thought why not! wrong decision still fighting for my money back. I’ve contacted the CAMC and made them aware but it’s still being advertised I would imagine most campers only want a vpn for watching BBC etc
MDD10 replied on 09/02/2019 07:08
alexwil replied on 15/02/2019 13:03
Posted on 15/02/2019 13:03
We signed up for Goose as we were going to spend several months in Spain. The camp site wifi is pretty good but an open network so we wanted the additional security of a VPN. Also, we wanted to be able to access BBCiplayer etc whilst abroad.
We are VERY disappointed with Goose as the BBC and Netflix are blocked. Also, connecting to one of their servers was extremly hit and miss, more often miss!
In the end, to avoid the frustration of trying to connect we have signed up with another VPN provider, which seems to be quick and efficient (so far). Going with the CMC offer was a bad move - but you live and learn!
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