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General Discussion => The Buzz => Topic started by: Clive on November 10, 2010, 19:51

Title: BBC iPlayer going international next year, will be either fee- or ad-supported
Post by: Clive on November 10, 2010, 19:51

LINK (http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/bbc-iplayer-going-international-next-year-will-be-either-fee-o/)

Title: Re: BBC iPlayer going international next year, will be either fee- or ad-supported
Post by: GillE on November 10, 2010, 20:52

The advertising or fees had better apply to overseas viewers only - I pay enough enough already through my TV licence.

Title: Re: BBC iPlayer going international next year, will be either fee- or ad-supported
Post by: Simon on November 10, 2010, 21:29

Yes, I agree. 

Title: Re: BBC iPlayer going international next year, will be either fee- or ad-supported
Post by: Rik on November 11, 2010, 11:25

I'm reasonably sure it will do, based on how they've handled the news site.

Title: Re: BBC iPlayer going international next year, will be either fee- or ad-supported
Post by: sam on November 11, 2010, 21:48

yeah, I get adds here before every clip, unless I'm using a proxy.

Title: Re: BBC iPlayer going international next year, will be either fee- or ad-supported
Post by: Clive on November 11, 2010, 22:01

I understand that Google translate acts as an excellent proxy.

Title: Re: BBC iPlayer going international next year, will be either fee- or ad-supported
Post by: sam on November 11, 2010, 22:03

does it. So does my machine in the UK

Title: Re: BBC iPlayer going international next year, will be either fee- or ad-supported
Post by: Clive on November 11, 2010, 22:18

 ;D