Hulu - American TV shows in the UK

Despite rumors that Hulu is planning on opening up an international platform, they have yet to follow through on any deals - users are still not able to watch Hulu in The UK. A few years ago Hulu was said to have almost closed a deal with Ireland, but in the end because of contract issues the deal fell though and Hulu fans abroad went back to square one. Still, rumors of Hulu opening up in Australia and Canada are continually being posted in blogs across the world, but again, nothing as come of it. For impatient Hulu fans in The UK, it's possible to watch Hulu with a VPN.If you've never heard of VPN, it is a piece of technology that can change your IP address. The IP address is the virtual address of your computer and the reason you can't watch Hulu in the UK is because of this address. Hulu is able to "see" where your computer is by this string of numbers attached to your computer. In fact, every web site can see your IP address. This is how they target advertisements and language preferences for many of the sites and ads you visit or click on. Though a VPN you redirect your information to a VPN server in the USA and adopt and IP address provided by the server.

However, most VPN services come with a money back guarantee, so you can go ahead and try something cheaper at first and see how well it works. If it takes up a lot of your bandwidth then you can get your money back and try something better next time.

The good news about VPN to watch Hulu in the UK is that you don't just get access to Hulu outside the USA, you can access all kind of other cool stuff too. Netflix, Pandora, and other IP restricted sites are also available (if your VPN company has servers in the USA). If you're planning on leaving the UK for some reason and like watching BBC iPlayer, then all you need is to sign into a server in the UK and you can continue to watch your favorite shows on BBC iPlayer.

If you've heard of VPN's and are hesitating about purchasing one, or unsure of what exactly is involved in using one, it's easier and cheaper than you think. Downloading and installing takes absolutely zero skill or computer knowledge. If you can use a mouse, you can figure out how to use it. As for price, it'll cost you about ten USD per month. There are of course cheaper, as well as more expensive services out there, but on average, a VPN to watch Hulu in The UK will cost you about ten bucks. It can be tempting to go cheaper but most likely you'll pay for it with buffering time. I've used quite a few VPN services, and as much as I like to save money, and get the best service for the best price - I absolutely hate buffering and waiting for my video to load - it's a good idea to overshoot the price a bit and get something that's

1. not going to slow down your Internet connection2. not going to cut out mid-video (and give away your real IP)

The interesting thing about watching American TV in The UK, is that British people are quite open to American television, but it doesn't always work the other way around. shows like The Simpsons, Family Guy, Third Rock From the Sun and Scrubs have a decent fan base in The UK, while UK shows like Eastenders, Hollyoaks, and Corrination Street are pretty much unknown in The USA. Every once in a while you'll meet a guy who's a die-hard fan of Black Adder or Monty Python, but that's usually about it. Most of the people trying to watch the BBC iPlayer outside The UK are British folks away from home for a bit. That's not true of people trying to watch Hulu in The UK. Many are UK residents that just enjoy American TV.