They have done that in the past, preventing access through geo-blocking
of commentaries on live sporting events to destinations outside the UK.
These geo-blockings were not 24/7.
However, I believe that the following is a more likely reflection of the
situation.
It's been verified that there was an update to the BBC Sounds App on
Monday or Tuesday, within the UK, along with the previous app's being
withdrawn from non-UK App Stores throughout last Monday.
That updated app has negated the ability of older BBC Sounds apps to
stream BBC Sounds outside the UK.
Already for a long time before then, and now, one could not download the
IPlayer - the BBC's Television app - from non-UK App Stores.
Thus, now, a similar nonusability pertains to both of these BBC apps for
non-UK residents outside the UK - (except for UK residents who have the
most up-to-date apps and are out of the UK for short periods of time).
On 8/2/2025 7:58 PM, Christopher Chaltain wrote:
Do you know how they do this? Are they blocking the IP addresses of
known VPN servers in the UK?
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Most of the VPN providers have been blocked.
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Flor, Thanks for the information re VPN.
It's unfortunate but we'll get by as there alternatives out there for
sure.
Yes we'll mist the listen on demand, rewind/fast forward facilities
byut there a number of radio apps where you can do just that and many
BBC radio programmes can be scheduled to download to them.
BBC Sounds still rworks on my Alexa speaker bgbut for how long who
knows, a statement rather than a question.
Tunein doesn't work on Alexa for BBC Radio and as for the app don't
think so.
I live in Ireland for anyone for relevsncy for anyone who doesn't know.
Tony
On 01/08/2025 17:17, Flor Lynch wrote:
The app (outside of the UK) worked over VPN since Monday, but now
as of today it no longer does. I suspect that there's been an app
update to BBC Sounds that applies from the UK App Store only.
On 8/1/2025 5:04 PM, Alex Stone wrote:
Kathy, the ban started on Monday 21st July. However as you've
found out, some programs, especially some podcasts are still
available outside the UK. Personally I think the BBC are
making a big mistake by doing this.
Written in Braille on Alex's Iphone
On 1 Aug 2025, at 15:57, Kathy Brandt
<[email protected]> <mailto:[email protected]> wrote:
Did this just start today? I was able to hear the world of
secrets podcast, an earlier episode.
On Aug 1, 2025, at 10:23 AM, 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone
<[email protected]>
<mailto:[email protected]> wrote:
The BBC Sounds app officially stopped working for anyone
not living in the UK as of yesterday.
However, most of their radio stations are still available
through apps like TuneIn Radio. It is just the programs
that were part of the BBC Sounds. that are no longer
available, like their radio dramas, comedy shows, and
book! being read on air.
They offer the BBC app as an alternative, but it is mostly
news and little audio that I could figure out.
I just thought some might like to know.
Richard, USA
"While striving for perfection, let us do what is
possible." -- John Wesley
My web site: https://www.turner42.com
(sent from my iPhone 16 pro)
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