A new ISP in New Zealand offers access to geolocation blocked sites

08 May 12 16:16 by Kerry56 in category Uncategorized

A new ISP in New Zealand was launched May 4th.  It is called FYX and is a branch of an existing internet service provider called Maxnet.  The main purpose of the new ISP is to provide access for New Zealanders to services on the internet that are normally blocked due to location.  Netflix, Hulu, iTunes US and the BBC’s iPlayer are all examples of sites that are restricted to certain countries.  This new “global mode”  service provider will give direct connections to such sites.

The ISP is offering two different payment plans, one of which has unlimited downloads, but costs 34 cents per gb plus the regular 34.95 per month fee.

There is some question on legality of the service, but it doesn’t appear to break New Zealand law.  It will violate the terms of service set out by many sites that restrict access.

The full story can be found here.

5 Comments on A new ISP in New Zealand offers access to geolocation blocked sites

DukeNukem
Posts: 1606
Posted on: 08 May 12 16:50
This is the future. With all kinds of torrent sites being blocked, it's just a matter of time before it happens to you. I'm glad I live in Canada, and I hope we never bend to the will of the RIAA/MPAA. God bless Canada, and God bless our maple syrup, donairs, and poutine.

Okay, I'm off like a prom dress. Peace out.
ivid
Posts: 732
Posted on: 08 May 12 21:09
Yes, and Go Habs.

Duke, things can change here and Harper's government might make it happen now that they have majority. I'm sure you heard about all that crap when Vic Toews was coming under fire for the conservative backed cyber-crime bill ?

Harper's conservatives backed ACTA and last year signed on to it! Even though the final version of ACTA is not the vile evil incarnate that it was going to be, Harper's conservatives fully supported it in their "backdoor" secret meetings about ACTA.
Wombler
Posts: 9665
Posted on: 08 May 12 22:38
That's an interesting twist.

I wonder what way this will pan out?

Either they'll be blocked some way or this may become more common.


Wombler
paulw2
Posts: 315
Posted on: 09 May 12 08:53
Been a lot of discussion down here in NZ as to how long before the MPAA/FBI break down the ISPs door and do a Dotcom to them.
paulw2
Posts: 315
Posted on: 12 May 12 02:49
Looks like the MAFIAA have killed it.

http://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/fyx-updates-customers-early-adopter-rates-quality
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A new ISP in New Zealand offers access to geolocation blocked sites

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