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.

Includes the BBC iPLAYER, ITVX, Channel 4, 5 plus many more!

Flexible low-priced packages

Choose the perfect package for your needs when outside of the UK and not miss out on your favourite shows. A pass is a one-off payment and a subscription is a monthly or annual recurring payment.
One Week
only

£5.99

Perfect for a short break or holiday.
  • Access UK sites, shows and apps
  • Includes the BBC iPLAYER, ITVX, Channel 4, 5 plus many more!
  • Unlimited hours & bandwidth
  • Simple setup
  • Instant access
  • Works anywhere in the world
  • Works on a wide range of devices
  • 10 Gbps UK servers - no buffering
  • 30 day money back guarantee
Monthly
from

£7.99

Ideal for a longer holiday or get away.
  • Access UK sites, shows and apps
  • Includes the BBC iPLAYER, ITVX, Channel 4, 5 plus many more!
  • Unlimited hours & bandwidth
  • Simple setup
  • Instant access
  • Works anywhere in the world
  • Works on a wide range of devices
  • 10 Gbps UK servers - no buffering
  • 30 day money back guarantee
Annual
from

£49.99

Great for multiple breaks & for ex-pats.
  • Access UK sites, shows and apps
  • Includes the BBC iPLAYER, ITVX, Channel 4, 5 plus many more!
  • Unlimited hours & bandwidth
  • Simple setup
  • Instant access
  • Works anywhere in the world
  • Works on a wide range of devices
  • 10 Gbps UK servers - no buffering
  • 30 day money back guarantee
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What our customers say about us

Don't just take our word for it.
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    Suzie
    March 2025
    5 Stars
    Easy to use and good value for money!
    Easy to use and good value for money!

  • LM
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    Levent M
    March 2024
    5 Stars
    I wouldn't say one of the best service
    I wouldn't say one of the best service providers but I would say " The best service provider"

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    Wendy
    November 2025
    5 Stars
    Ideal connectivity
    Used for a month when we were in France in our motorhome, to watch celebrity traitors! Brilliant service and easy to use- will subscribe again when next on our travels

  • DK
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    Deborah K
    January 2026
    5 Stars
    I highly recommend this app for Brits
    I highly recommend this app for Brits when travelling to foreign countries it was easy and not expensive . Customer service was great

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    Anna
    June 2022
    5 Stars
    Worked well
    We found this service to be really simple to use and it worked well.

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    William
    April 2023
    5 Stars
    very easy to use
    very easy to use

  • JR
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    Janet R
    February 2024
    5 Stars
    Easy to set up
    Easy to set up, operated as advertised with no problems

  • G
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    Gillian
    May 2023
    5 Stars
    It works perfectly
    It works perfectly, it's so good to be able to access my usual TV programs while I'm in America

  • MP
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    Mr Tony P
    February 2024
    5 Stars
    Excellent
    An excellent alternative for those who want to enjoy long stay vacations abroad without having to struggle with foreign language TV. Cheap and reliable.

  • RH
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    Ray H
    May 2022
    5 Stars
    Worked fantastic while I was away in...
    Worked fantastic while I was away in France so I could watch the football

  • NB
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    Nigel B
    November 2024
    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 ...

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    HMK
    January 2025
    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.

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    Bob
    June 2023
    5 Stars
    Very good
    A very good product backed up with excellent service!!

  • MD
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    Maureen D
    September 2024
    5 Stars
    Easy to download
    Easy to download and the app is straightforward.

  • TM
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    Thomas M
    August 2022
    5 Stars
    Great Experience
    As always a great experience.

  • MK
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    mellanie k
    July 2022
    5 Stars
    A great option for your travels
    An easy service to set up and use, to access what is not available outside of the UK.

  • KF
    Trustpilot
    Kathy F
    October 2024
    5 Stars
    Excellent customer service
    Excellent customer service if any issues.

  • PS
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    Paul S
    October 2024
    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.

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    Delivery
    August 2023
    5 Stars
    Living in Uk but I was in Bulgaria
    Living in Uk but I was in Bulgaria on holiday and couldn't watch my football World Cup, then I found When Away in Google and payed for a week. Excellent, quick and easy to use thanks

  • MS
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    Mr L Smith
    November 2022
    5 Stars
    Great value for watching UK telly on holiday
    Whilst staying in very good apartment in Lanzarote, we felt that the only shortcoming was the lack of English TV channels. Thanks to When away I downloaded a VPN onto my tablet and so had access to most of the content that The holiday was we watch at ...

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Don't miss your favourite UK TV shows
Access the your favourite online UK TV services and apps.

How it works

Simple & quick.

If you're going on holiday, a business trip or living abroad you can now take access to the UK internet with you. You simply connect to our servers using your device (Windows, MacOS, iOS & Android) and you have instant access.

Access all UK sites, shows and apps like you would from the UK!

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Why use When Away?

UK IP Address

UK IP Address

Exactly like connecting from the UK as if you were there.

This means you can access all UK sites, shows and apps like you would connecting to the internet in the UK and from home.

Any Device

Any Device

A VPN for a safe and secure connection.

Connect from your PC, laptop, tablet and smart phone to access all UK sites, shows and apps from anywhere in the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your most popular and frequent questions answered.

UK shows, sites and apps

You can access ALL UK shows, sites and apps when outside of the UK and though you were in the UK. Includes the BBC iPlayer, itvX, All4, My5 plus many more. Looking for something specific? Get in touch!

Simply put, anywhere in the world! No matter where you are, you will be able to connect to the When Away servers seamlessly and enjoy UK shows, sites and apps.

Connecting

You can check you are connected to When Away once you have configured your device at Am I Connected.

You connect to our servers using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection from your device. Don't worry, connecting to our servers is simple; our detailed & intuitive connection guides will help you gain immediate access after sign up. The When Away sign up/activation process is completely automated; you will have access in minutes.

Sign up & your account

Our aim is always to provide services that are high quality. If for any reason you are unhappy with the service you have purchased there will be no issue with a refund. We're confident that you will be delighted with the service you receive here at When Away!

All of our payments are handled safely and securely. You can either cancel the service by contacting us and we will cancel immediately. There are no additional charges applied to cancellation and no contract commitments. Client cancellations will always remain an instant and easy to apply task.

Unfortunately we cannot offer a free trial of our services. We are confident that our service provides exactly what you are looking for which is to access the internet like you are in the UK. Our services do exactly what they say and moreover - our servers are 100% reliable and efficient. Our servers are maintained on a daily basis to ensure that they perfrom always to their maximum potential.

We receive a fairly low volume of support issues from clients primarily due to the fact that connecting to our servers works always and is simple to setup. However, if you do hit problems a member of the team is on hand to help all of the time. Get in contact and will do our very best to resolve your issues both professionally and in the quickest time possible.

Technical

The speed of your connection depends on your location and traffic on the internet. Our servers are based in the UK, and the connection speed you get can only be as fast as the slowest connection on route, so roadblocks and peak times may slow down your connection. However these issues are usually temporary, and can change a bit like the weather.

Our subscribers generally find that downloading video content, listening to Radio and using VOIP services such as Skype, all work well even with slower connection speeds. It is only video streaming that can be difficult in certain locations, usually at peak times.

We do everything possible to ensure our servers are running well within capacity, and bring new servers online whenever they are required.

A recommended speed of 2Mbps is suggested for use with our service.

Without getting too technical, a Virtual Private Network in its most basic form is a secure and private network with a single connection to a public network such as the Internet. Whilst the VPN technology has many more capabilities, we use this technology simply to provide you with a UK based IP Address; a tunnel to connect you to your favourite online UK sites, shows and apps no matter where you are in the world. If you didn't connect to our VPN, you would obtain an IP Address from the country you were visiting and would be declined access to UK based internet services. Our VPN provides you with a UK based IP Address which allows you to access the UK internet just as you would back home.

No the performance of your existing connection in unaffected. In fact it maybe enhanced if you are accessing data from our UK servers, as many countries filter content, which can have an adverse impact. We have no bandwidth/time restriction however, do reserve the right to introduce one if the service is abused.

Contact us

We'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch using the form below and we'll be happy to answer any questions you have. Are you an existing When Away customer? Login to my.whenaway to access your account details, setup guides and to contact our technical support team.

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About us

Who are When Away?

We allow you to use the internet like you're in the UK to access all UK sites, shows and apps.

The foundations of When Away lie in the 40 years of experience shared by the two directors across different sectors of the Internet industry. This experience led them to create When Away (founded in 2012) - a company that would provide a VPN using cloud technology.

When Away continues to innovate and develop existing products to provide its customers with the best low priced VPN solutions available on the market. With over 2,500 clients connecting every second of every day, When Away is a market leader in providing access to online UK shows, apps and all other UK content.