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Simpletelly problem with RTE

  • 05-01-2016 8:31pm
    #1
    n97 mini
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,295 ✭✭✭


    Anyone else here use Simpletelly?

    Their Irish proxy server is registered to a company in Sligo but seems to be in Webworld, as is their DNS server for Ireland (adjacent IP address).

    Why they are proxying www.rte.ie I don't know, but RTE seems to think it's not an Irish IP address and won't allow (ROI-only) content such as Rebellion play, reporting that the content can't be played due to my location.

    Anyone else use Simpletelly? I had no problems with other similar providers.


Comments

  • #2
    coylemj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,501 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    SimpleTelly is owned and operated by:

    Global Network Services Ltd
    Suite A, Level 7
    China Overseas Building
    139 Hennessy Road
    Wanchai, Hong Kong

    https://www.simpletelly.com/about-us/

    Enough said!


  • #3
    n97 mini
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,295 ✭✭✭n97 mini


    It appears to me the issue is RTE's geo-ip database is wrong?


  • #4
    MarkK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 721 ✭✭✭MarkK


    n97 mini wrote: »
    It appears to me the issue is RTE's geo-ip database is wrong?

    If RTE think an ip address is being used to circumvent their geo restrictions they block it.

    They seem to be more vigorous in blocking proxies than other streaming providers.


  • #5
    More Music
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 873 ✭✭✭More Music


    n97 mini wrote: »
    It appears to me the issue is RTE's geo-ip database is wrong?

    It appears to me their geo locking is working perfectly. The problem is with Simpletelly.


  • #6
    n97 mini
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,295 ✭✭✭n97 mini


    MarkK wrote: »
    If RTE think an ip address is being used to circumvent their geo restrictions they block it.

    They seem to be more vigorous in blocking proxies than other streaming providers.

    Really? I've never had any problem with Unlocator etc. Although it wouldn't surprise me, shame efforts aren't being put into making the RTE player work on modern day platforms like XBone, PS4, Roku etc, where they're actually needed.


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  • #7
    n97 mini
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,295 ✭✭✭n97 mini


    I use DD-WRT, so I've been able to work around the issue by adding this to the startup commands.
    echo '89.207.56.140 www.rte.ie' >> /etc/hosts
    echo '89.207.56.139 feeds.rasset.ie' >> /etc/hosts
    restart_dns

    Equally the above entries could be added to the hosts file on any device that allows it.


  • #8
    icdg
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,881 Mod ✭✭✭✭icdg


    We don't allow discussing circumventing regional restrictions


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