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#576 |
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Not 100% confirmed yet, but everyone is likely facing a price rise for Netflix as well. People who were members in May 2014 are 'grandfathered' on £5.99 a month, but they said it was guaranteed for 2 years. meaning it's likely everyone currently paying £5.99 a month will be paying £7.49 a month (or £8.99 if you want 4K), shortly, unless you want the basic package, still £5.99 but standard definition streaming only.
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Unblock US have stopped replying to emails now. They sent me alternative dns on the 5th, I tried their suggestions and reported back straight away that they didn't work and asked them to advise how I should proceed. Nothing, so I emailed again yesterday requesting a response and asking for a refund of my 10 months unused subscription, but still nothing.
Everything I read says that they're not replying to anyone's emails although on Twitter they're still requesting people email support. |
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Unblock US have stopped replying to emails now. They sent me alternative dns on the 5th, I tried their suggestions and reported back straight away that they didn't work and asked them to advise how I should proceed. Nothing, so I emailed again yesterday requesting a response and asking for a refund of my 10 months unused subscription, but still nothing.
Everything I read says that they're not replying to anyone's emails although on Twitter they're still requesting people email support. |
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Unblock US have stopped replying to emails now. They sent me alternative dns on the 5th, I tried their suggestions and reported back straight away that they didn't work and asked them to advise how I should proceed. Nothing, so I emailed again yesterday requesting a response and asking for a refund of my 10 months unused subscription, but still nothing.
Everything I read says that they're not replying to anyone's emails although on Twitter they're still requesting people email support. |
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#580 |
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i think you've been unlucky. I have not experienced the same. Did you email at the weekend possibly?
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Not sure you'd get a refund, as your still getting a DNS service, just that NF have blocked it.
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Not sure you'd get a refund, as your still getting a DNS service, just that NF have blocked it.
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clear answer as to whats happening
take a look at the link below it contains a clear explanation as to what is happening
http://www.techcentral.co.za/how-net...ng-vpns/63882/ |
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I am using playmo.tv which is working currently for usa Netflix only. I did try briefly borderlessinternet which works as well and weirdly enough you can select any region and it works as well but it was very slow.
Might be worth a look at either of these guys but don't commit to anything more than a month as things could change drastically at anytime with either of these companies. |
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I am using playmo.tv which is working currently for usa Netflix only. I did try briefly borderlessinternet which works as well and weirdly enough you can select any region and it works as well but it was very slow.
Might be worth a look at either of these guys but don't commit to anything more than a month as things could change drastically at anytime with either of these companies. .
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USA and Canada seem to be working again on IBVPN now too.
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Not sure you'd get a refund, as your still getting a DNS service, just that NF have blocked it.
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I was told by Unblockus that the problem with Netflix was intermitant . I'd be interested to know if anyone has found this, as I think it is pretty permanent at the moment.
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I can't access any other US content on my Apple TV with their DNS so I'm not sure what use it actually was apart from for using with Netflix
I use Fox Now, NBC, Watch ABC just to name a few. |
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#589 |
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Yes you can, just change the iTunes Store region to the US and use the apps that show up. Some require a cable sub so can't use those, but some have plenty of free content and the big names shows are free to play around a week after US air date.
I use Fox Now, NBC, Watch ABC just to name a few. |
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Yes you can, just change the iTunes Store region to the US and use the apps that show up. Some require a cable sub so can't use those, but some have plenty of free content and the big names shows are free to play around a week after US air date.
I use Fox Now, NBC, Watch ABC just to name a few. |
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Oh ok, thanks, that's good to know since I still have until mid Jan 2017 left on my subscription with Unblock US
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You can use HULU on your laptop too as it has a free version.
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If you like your bandwidth being used by people Hulu sell it to.
Hulu = US aggregation of television network's catch-up services combined into one app. Networks such as NBC, ABC, PBS, FOX and plenty more all in one place. It is a US only service (unless you unblock via Smart DNS or VPN) and to put it into a UK perspective, imagine if as well as the iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4 etc had their own apps like they do, there was a third party version that combined them all together. This is Hulu. They offer a free version (with many limitations) and two subs, the cheaper has a small amount of commercials, and the slightly more expensive is commercial-free. Hulu differs from Netflix in that it has the latest episodes of shows currently showing, as well as plenty of older movies. Hola = A somewhat dodgy way to gain access to geographically blocked services on a computer or laptop. The free version has serious security implications and should be avoided if possible (Generally speaking Smart DNS or VPNs do a far better job and are far safe even if they cost a bit of money) |
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If you like your bandwidth being used by people Hulu sell it to.
HOLA on the otherhand i wouldn't touch with a bargepole you are indeed correct they do steal bandwidth, i personally use IBVPN which is a no log paid for vpn service. |
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LOL yes sorry must have been half asleep, I actually have a Hulu account as well!
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LOL yes sorry must have been half asleep, I actually have a Hulu account as well!
HULU is pretty good imo you can also use your smart dns for the free stuff on ABC,NBC,CBS,CW,HISTORY i think syfy has a bit of free stuff too. |
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#597 |
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Done it many a time myself mate posted when half asleep haha.
HULU is pretty good imo you can also use your smart dns for the free stuff on ABC,NBC,CBS,CW,HISTORY i think syfy has a bit of free stuff too.
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Well after having Unblock Us for the last 3 years i ended up cancelling it over the weekend.I could no longer access America & Canada Netflix.I never even bothered to try the other Netflix regions.
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Well after having Unblock Us for the last 3 years i ended up cancelling it over the weekend.I could no longer access America & Canada Netflix.I never even bothered to try the other Netflix regions.
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I too have had the service for a long time and have cancelled. I think they have failed to keep up with new technology and the instructions on the site have become outdated recently. They must have lost a large number of customers recently so they will need to adapt in order to survive.
My smart tv has a spare usb powered port so can always pirte 2tb of stuff and cancel netflix! |
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