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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    Thomas
    April 2022
    5 Stars
    This is a great service
    This is a great service at a very reasonable price. Well done, keep up the great service.

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    Darren H
    July 2023
    5 Stars
    Worked perfectly
    Worked perfectly as always

  • PM
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    Peter M
    April 2022
    5 Stars
    Would recommend
    Easy to use. Any problems soon sorted. Would recommend. This is my second year. Never hesitated about renewing.

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    Susan
    November 2022
    5 Stars
    When away
    A little problem with the set up, but received prompt help and it worked brilliantly thereafter

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    Karen G
    October 2022
    5 Stars
    Excellent service
    Excellent service from start to finish will definitely use them again

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    Michelle
    May 2021
    5 Stars
    Very happy with service
    Very happy with service. Its great to stream some shows when I want and catch up with others

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    Kim R
    October 2024
    5 Stars
    Brilliant service
    Brilliant service

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    A. Rand
    July 2024
    5 Stars
    Easy to use and set up
    Easy to use and set up. Used when i was away in greece. Needed to watch footy! Got 7 day pass. Very pleased

  • 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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    Jez
    April 2022
    5 Stars
    Perfect
    Perfect, easy to setup and well used and loved on holiday! Recommended.

  • MM
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    Mrs Sandra M
    November 2022
    5 Stars
    Highly recommend
    Worked really well while we were in Spain, and we were able to keep abreast of news, and a few other programmes we wanted to keep following. Highly recommend.

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    Valerie
    October 2023
    5 Stars
    Excellent support.
    Whilst on holiday my husband was keen to watch the rugby. Having when away, made our holiday. We had an issue getting started but, one email and it was resolved immediately.

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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

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    Marion
    April 2023
    5 Stars
    Will use you again
    This was my second year of using yourselves with your help it was simple to install and to end the contract. Will use you again. Well worth it. Thank you

  • SC
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    Sarah C
    November 2023
    5 Stars
    Easy to use
    Once you get used to setting it up it's easy to use

  • R
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    Rick
    May 2021
    5 Stars
    Thanks
    There have been some issues but for the last few months, everything has been fantastic. No problems whatsoever. Thanks, Cheers Rick

  • JW
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    J Woods
    September 2024
    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 ...

  • ML
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    Mrs L
    October 2024
    5 Stars
    Always a great experience
    Always a great experience, we have used Whenaway for many years and have been very satisfied with the service.

  • TE
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    Tracy E
    July 2022
    5 Stars
    Used for one week when away in Italy
    Used for one week when away in Italy. Set up was straightforward with detailed instructions. Good WiFi at our hotel meant no buffering or issues when watching on catch up of live U.K. tv. Very happy & will use again

  • MD
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    Ms Emma D
    November 2023
    5 Stars
    It worked!
    It worked! I am a technoidiot and whilst there were quite a few steps I managed it!

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Access from anywhere in the world, wherever you are!

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.