As far as my knowledge is concerned, it is very much beneficial using the BBC iplayer abroad. This is because it is connectible to laptop and news along with BBC programmes can be watched. The only drawback BBC iplayer abroad suffers from is that it cannot be watched overseas. Only a little number gets assigned to the computer at the time of connection to any established network, dependent on the IP address. For accessing the BBC Iplayer there are also free methods. While leaving one of the servers on and getting connected to the internet and with the use of SSH tunneling, this can be routed through own PC. In order to watch the programs coming on the TV, alternatively, sling box ought to be used which is connectible to TV at home. Through their own private servers of proxy, many companies offer various services to be watched. Users can access BBC iplayer abroad due to many proxy servers based in the UK. One must go for checking the most reliable servers, however these can be used. Free services are provided by most of these proxy servers. Few proxy servers require users having a BBC TV license. Provided the BBC TV license is owned, the TV Proxy service enables people accessing the BBC iplayer abroad. Access is provided to the BBC TV license holders by the TV Proxy service on their behalf, especially those willing to watch the iplayer abroad.
I recommend everyone to go through http://www.watch-bbc-iplayer.com/for further information.
