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Tune in to your favourite TV shows at home or abroad, whether you're watching Netflix, BBC iPlayer, ITV, Channel 4, BT Sports, Now TV, and more*. Watch British TV online without worrying about lags, bandwidth restrictions, and data caps.

ExpressVPN believes that what you do online is your business and yours alone. We do not keep activity logs or connection logs, and our TrustedServer technology wipes all data from our servers with every reboot.

If you need to connect from a specific location, such as London, Docklands, Wembley, East London, or the Midlands, select the United Kingdom dropdown menu in the location bar. Otherwise, you can view “Recommended” locations or select the “All” tab to see the full list of countries.

For best results, choose the server location closest to you, or simply select “United Kingdom” and let ExpressVPN pick the best server for your situation.

The Investigatory Powers Act (known colloquially as the Snoopers' Charter) came into force in the UK in 2016. According to the UK government website, the powers granted to intelligence services and public authorities "cover acquisition and retention of communications data, the interception of communications and equipment interference for obtaining communications and other data. They also include provisions relating to the security and intelligence agencies’ retention and examination of bulk personal datasets."

The Investigatory Powers Act was created to provide intelligence agencies (such as MI5 and SIS) with the information needed to investigate crime and safeguard national security. However, some human rights organizations have raised concerns about the act, claiming it is an overly intrusive act of mass surveillance.

UK communications service providers (CSPs) must retain metadata for up to 12 months. They are also obliged to have the ability to remove any encryption applied by the CSP.

What kind of metadata is retained by CSPs?

• Information about the websites you visit and the times you visited them
• The phone numbers you call, as well as the length of the calls
• The phone numbers you message, as well as the time the messages were sent

The content of messages and calls is not collected, nor the specific pages visited on websites.

In October 2023, the UK passed the Online Safety Act, which is intended to protect people from illegal or harmful online content. Online platforms must take action to remove illegal content or risk being fined by the Office of Communications (Ofcom), the UK's communications regulator. Ofcom also ensures radio and television content adheres to the Ofcom Broadcasting Code. The code comprises ten sections and covers areas including protecting children, fairness, impartiality, and privacy.

While the UK is not subject to excessive censorship, corporations and educational institutions can limit the content accessible on their networks. Most universities have some form of internet filtering, while corporations can block access to entertainment services, high-bandwidth sites, or even external email.

A VPN allows you to access the free and open internet no matter where you are—university, public Wi-Fi, or anywhere else. ExpressVPN operates with a strict policy of no activity or connection logs, so you can browse online free from monitoring by your ISP or anyone else.

Although there are plenty of free VPNs and “free proxies” out there, it’s worth considering how these providers can afford to offer their service at no charge. It pays to remember the mantra: “If you aren’t paying for the product, you are the product.”

In addition to privacy concerns around your personal data, most free VPNs have limited networks, so you may not find a server for the location you need. They are also known to cap data and limit speeds, leading to a less-than-ideal online experience.

To ensure a fast, private, and secure connection for every customer, ExpressVPN pays for a network of high-performance server locations in 105 countries. Our global network of 10-Gbps servers means you’ll experience unlimited bandwidth and blazing-fast speeds. We’re also leading the way with post-quantum protection and other advanced protection features, such as our Threat Manager app and ad blocker feature.

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