Microsoft officially launched a UK service that will stream full-length videos of television shows for free. The service is available only for UK internet users, but the filters can be bypassed using VPN services.
The advertising-funded MSN Video Player competes directly with recently-launched SeeSaw in offering a range of commercial TV shows for viewers to watch for free in their browser.
More than 300 hours of shows are now avaialable and Microsoft said it will continue to extend the service, adding content by working with broadcasters and studios. Programmes are available in both Windows Media Video (WMV) and Flash formats. Thus both PC and Mac users will be able to watch them.
How to unblock MSN Video Player
MSN Video Player programmes are streamed without DRM (Digital Rights Management) copy protection but will only be available to people with a UK IP address. If you leave out side UK you get the followwing message:
But the good news is that the filters can be bypassed. In order to be able to watch MSN Video Player from anywhere in the world you need a VPN service that provides access to a UK server. Such a service makes hides your real IP address and replaces it with a UK one. Thus, you will be granted full access to all shows available.
Here are some good VPN services that you can use to unblock MSN streaming service:
- TheFreeVPN – free
- HideIpVPN – $5.99/month
- StrongVPN - from $15/month
- InvisibleBrowsingVPN – $4.95/month
- Lamnia.co.uk - £6.50/month
You’ll need to setup a VPN connection and you will be ready to unblock MSN service:
Important! If you have accessed the site before connecting to a VPN you will need to clear your cookies in order to make it work.
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