When Away Reviews 466

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BBC iPlayer won’t allow viewing when abroad (unless previously downloaded) so my charming and witty wife took a punt on When Away, but unfortunately neither of us septuagenarians could fathom out how... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We use a similar service in Lanzarote so we tried Whenaway when we were on holiday in France. Absolutely splendid. We watched all our normal programs with delight. The streaming services we will c... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

First time using a vpn, and decided to pay after trying a free one which loaded fine but had no instructions on how to use. Whenaway was less impenetrable, but could still improve and simplify the p... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had been a customer for some time and an excellent service. But for now unable to avail of service. When I need to cancel full process handled with great competence and completed within an hour. 10/10... See more

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  1. VPN Service

About When Away

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Access the internet like you're in the UK

Connect to our UK network from anywhere in the world for a secure VPN connection and access all UK sites, shows and apps!

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4.2

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve used this service a few times

I’ve used this service a few times. It’s fab. I can get all the uk channels I want when I’m in Tenerife. Perfectly priced in my view. Probably could do with a 2-week package in addition to the 1 and 4 week packages. I’d recommend this service.

January 14, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always a great service

Always a great service
Always functions correctly with excellent quality reception on all available channels and networks. No different than using my television at home in the uk
Value for money and easy to operate and connect to.
Have used When Away for many years, recommend it to everyone Regards Donny Mick

December 6, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly & helpful company

BBC iPlayer won’t allow viewing when abroad (unless previously downloaded) so my charming and witty wife took a punt on When Away, but unfortunately neither of us septuagenarians could fathom out how to set her iPad up. A swift message to the helpline and a simple guide was sent by return, and 5 minutes later she was catching up the goings on in Albert Square from the Canaries. Might even have a go myself 😁

November 20, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple and straightforward

Simple and straightforward. Worked well for my holiday in Turkey in October 2024. Works as a one-off purchase so there is no need to cancel and no worries about recurring money being taken.

October 12, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paid £5.99 for a week of UK TV coverage…

Paid £5.99 for a week of UK TV coverage in France, then worked through the detailed process to try to connect for 2.5 hours. Failed! Then contacted HELP. They sent me a copy of the detailed instructions, which I already had. Failed again, then I asked to be reimbursed. 12 hrs later, nothing! It may happen yet, but I’m not confident.

30/09/2024: Hmm, just had message that my account is cancelled and monies will be reimbursed in 5-10 days. I’m ok with that.

September 29, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely splendid TV service

We use a similar service in Lanzarote so we tried Whenaway when we were on holiday in France.
Absolutely splendid. We watched all our normal programs with delight. The streaming services we will catch up with when we get home.
Thank you for the technical assistance in logging on, which for an 86 year old, was essential.

September 7, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A refreshingly good service.

I’ve been using this service for well over ten years and as an infrequent traveler the fact that I can dip in and out is important for me. The service is great value for money and works well. Any time I’ve needed help the team has been terrific and very responsive - real humans as well, not these infernal chatbots and ‘help’ pages. Great work.

September 19, 2024
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