Does BT actually block IPTV services?

by dribbler2k

Google search gave me plenty of results. Is this actually true or just a myth? I am switching to BT as FTTP finally became availalable. Currenty with TT.

Thanks.

Sylocule

It actively blocks when the football is on - because of a high court order brought by the PL. But only services that are known, so possibly you won’t be blocked.

If you are, then a VPN is required

sionnach

BT are shite. If you still can, look elsewhere. Zen FTTP is the best I reckon.

warrior_321

UK users should consider avoiding the big 6 isp's. With a quality ISP like Idnet or AAISP, both refuse to censor anything, both are committed to not throttling anything. With idnet or AAISP you'll never need to use a vpn with iptv (and they are likely to be faster as well).

FrenzalStark

Depends on the service. Some have worked for me, some haven't.

David__Weyland

It's SOP for and ISP to block IPTV. YMMV, FYI.

Mr_Squinty

I use the PIA proxy server, load that into Kodi and then use the IPTV simple client. Works well for me on Virgin Media.

Frasito89

I have BT, the last 3 months or so, haven't been blocked and I watch every week, multiple times a week.

Myoldeelephant

Never had a problem with IPTV on BT, I don't use a VPN, the boxing went down Sunday, which was the first time I noticed an event get interrupted. don't know if that was BT , anyway just switched to another stream within the IPTV all was fine.

manufoy

Is this actually true or just a myth?

It's not a myth, you may not be impacted by blocking currently. ISPs blocking IPTV services is not as much as an issue as it use to be due to the fact that a lot of the larger IPTV providers no longer exist and actions taken by IPTV services to bypass the blocks.