FilmOn stops transmitting UK terrestrial channels overseas:

 According to Filmons facebook page - posted 9 hours ago:

Whilst those in the Costa Blanca & Calida shouldn't be too concerned (we can receive UK TV via satellite dish) - those in Costa del Sol & beyond who are struggling to pick up Astra 2F (and likely to be the case with 2E and next year 2G), it is unfortunately another option off their list - unless another service provider provides an app which will allow for this. But if the biggest 'filmon' won't carry the channels, there's bound to be a good reason for it.

Quite interesting that filmon has stopped the service overseas - but locally the rebroadcasters & a couple of other companies are still offering UK streams, once again putting parts of Spain in a unique situation legality wise?

Bottom line, for those that can't receive TV with satellite dishes, the only options presently will be IPTV (internet TV) - for which you'll need a set top box and paying a subscription to the service provider. 

You could use a UK VPN (virtual private network) to receive 'film on' (as per previously) but for this you would also require a subscription (€5-€10 per month).

I can confirm that filmon has indeed stopped thansmitting  a lot of the brit channels. At the moment I can still get BBC1, BBC2. ITV. Ch.4 and Ch.5.

ITV2, 3 and 4 have disappeared along with the Ch5 derivatives and Dave. Film 4 has also been stopped.

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 I can't see any UK channels at all now!  Are you using a VPN, foxbat?

 Unless you are using a VPN (for UK) you will not be able to use those channels on FilmOn.

A community member suggested taking a look at www.myiplayer.eu  which will work on your PC (and possibly flash compatible tablet).  The pop up adverts initially are a bit of a pain, but when you've clicked your way around them a couple of times, go away. For this you do not need a VPN or to hide your IP address.

http://www.myiplayer.eu/home.php

 I don't use a VPN, but I can now see BBC1 etc in the list of channels (I couldn't earlier).  Only BBC1 seems to be streaming through!

I will take a look at my iplayer.eu anyway, thanks TVT.

comadreja... I sent you a pm..

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Despite the earlier press release on FilmOns facebook page -  the channels BBC1, BBC2, ITV1, Channel 4 & Channel 5 are now back on again?

 I use HMA vpn, and this is NOT allowing all the old UK Filmon stations. I just get basic 1-5 channels.

Is anyone else able to receive the full set of UK channels plus Film4 with a vpn now??? (i can still get BBC iPlayer using this vpn but it appears that Filmon is still able to identify that my pc is not in the UK!)

 Wifi can be a little unstable & will depend on where in your property you are at the time - as well as construction type of the property

For example in my property we have 2 routers (ground & first floor), yet one of the bedrooms we always struggle with reception and signal can drop out.

The cheapest initial option may be able to see if you can boost the wifi signal - certain routers have an antenna which will unscrew & is a standard fitting - if this is the case with your router you could purchase a larger screw on antenna - ebay, probably no more than €10 - €15

You should be able to stream in o.k if not great quality on 2.84 Mbs, though check speed on your ipad in different parts of your house, to see if you have a weak coverage area as that will slow the speed right down & could well be the cause of the problem.

 The channels i am receiving are;

BBC1

BBC HD

BBC PARLIAMENT

BBC2

BBC NEWS

BBC1 NI

CBBC/BBC3

CBEEBIES/BBC4

ITV1

CH4

CH5

(no Film4 also)

Does anyone know if people using Filmon actually in the UK are receiving the remaining channels such as Film4 or Dave etc etc?

I use the thebox.bz. I can download what ever i want to view and then watch it back when suits.

 Or you could use the worlds largest file share network - Piratebay. 

interceptor.  We get the same set of "main" channels in the UK plus hundreds of minor TV & radio stations, but not Film4, E4, Dave etc.

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Or you could use the worlds largest file share network - Piratebay.

Isn't this the one that has been blocked by the courts on 27 April 2012?

  Thanks xetog. Good to know actual UK residents are not receiving extra channels to those of us in Spain!

A good alternative for live streaming is tvcatchup. com but you will need to install a vpn service such as 'hide my ass' hidemyass. com so it thinks you are in the UK (this is simple to do with their software). I am currently streaming live ITV2 which is no longer available on filmon

Hope this helps others.

I guess any site that is broadcasting a service will be shut down by authorities in the end one way or another, the likes of Mr Murdock are not people you'd want to mess with in that area. Good thing with the VPN approach I guess is that they are not providing direct access mearly prviding the tools to do so at your own risk. Plus if you use a VPN you get access to the catchup sites like BBC iPlayer.

I got a deal for 3 quid a month for one if I paid few months upfront.

WWW LAPTOPTELLY COM

 Does anyone have an update or more news on the future of tv in Spain?

Using a mini-pc with xbmc installed seems to be catching the imagination - this allows UK tv.

Also use slingbox, but you need a friend in the UK to allow hookup to their tv aerial and leave a slingbox there connected to the internet.

"Does anyone have an update or more news on the future of tv in Spain?"

The next change is expected to be the movement of BBC ITV C4s (and other channels)  from 1N to 2E. According to SES Astra, 2E is expected to be launched in July, with an operational start date of September.

Until 2E is launched, tested, positioned, and transmitting, no-one can say for sure what its reception will be like in Spain or what size dish you will need for your are in Spain. Anyone saying "they know" is only guessing and speculating.