Unfortunately, due to rights agreements, Channel 4’s All 4 service is only available for viewers in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. This means that if you are located outside of these regions, you will not be able to watch Channel 4 live through the All 4 service.
The reason for this restriction is that Channel 4 has to abide by the rights agreements it has with content owners and distributors. These agreements specify where the content can be accessed and viewed. In the case of Channel 4, the rights agreements limit the availability of their content to the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
While this may be disappointing for viewers located outside of these regions, there are still options available to watch Channel 4 content. One option is to download programmes from the All 4 service onto your iOS or Android device while you are still in the UK or the Republic of Ireland. Once downloaded, you can watch these programmes offline while you are overseas. This allows you to enjoy Channel 4 content even when you are not able to access the live stream.
It is worth noting that not all programmes on All 4 may be available for download or viewing overseas. Some programmes may have additional restrictions due to licensing agreements. However, the majority of content should be accessible for download and offline viewing.
In my personal experience, I have encountered this limitation while traveling abroad. As a fan of Channel 4 shows, I was disappointed to find out that I couldn’t access the live stream of All 4 outside of the UK. However, I found it convenient to be able to download episodes of my favorite shows and watch them offline during my trip. This allowed me to stay up to date with the latest episodes and enjoy the content despite not being able to watch it live.
Channel 4 live streaming is only available in the UK and the Republic of Ireland due to rights agreements. However, you can still watch Channel 4 content overseas by downloading programmes from the All 4 service onto your iOS or Android device. This allows you to enjoy the content offline, even when you are not able to access the live stream.