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Got my new router on Saturday & today I finally got the system up & running. It's a fibre connection provided by a French ISP, with an ethernet connection to a 2nd router that I've installed a VPN on, this in turn is connected to a TV & to a satellite recorder by 2 separate ethernet cables. The house has a choice of French or UK wifi & I have access to UK catch up TV, play from start or set up a recording remotely when away from home. It seems to be really good & I'm chuffed to have achieved this as a non-techy 75 year old. Many thanks to those who've posted advice.

I'm hoping to get a 2nd router, connect it to my Livebox4 and install a VPN on the new router, thus giving the whole house a choice of French Internet access via the Livebox or UK/USA/ANYWHERE Internet access depending on the setup. Has anyone done this?

No, because it's a French company. I've used orias.fr, Anacofi and Autorite des Marches Financiers who have lists of authorised agents and it looks like Pelican has ceased trading. There must be other expats similarly impacted.

Does anyone know if this company is still functioning? I've been unable to get through by phone or email re investments. Thanks

Members 65 We had solar panels installed recently and Enedis completed the connection to the grid in mid-January. We opted for the contract where we use what we produce & sell the surplus contract BUT, our January EDF bill shows no credit or reduction for electricity we've supplied to the grid. If you're on the same option as us I'd be interested to know if credits/reductions appear on it. Many thanks.

We had solar panels installed recently and Enedis completed the connection to the grid in mid-January. We opted for the use what we produce & sell the surplus contract BUT, our January EDF bill shows no credit or reduction for electricity we've supplied to the grid. If you're on the same option as us I'd be interested to know if credits/reductions appear on it. Many thanks.

Thanks Fittersmate, you've confirmed that what we've done is OK!

I have BBC iPlayer installed on my Firestick and it's very good when used with a VPN and a decent internet speed. I haven't managed (yet!) to install ITV Hub, All4 & My5; does anyone know how this can be done in France? My Firestick was bought in the UK and friends there tried to load these apps but were stymied by my amazon account being registered to a French address. Any suggestions very welcome.

It's me again Pomme, but tax rather than TV this time! Got snagged today on the 2041E minefield; spent 40 minutes swearing at thee Napoleonic website then in despair checked the forum.  Saw your post from last June & 10 minutes later problem solved. Thanks once again for your helpful advice.

Yes Lori, it was the Asda Vinegar one.  Neither of us have had any side effects; we didn't even feel the injection.  Fortunately we're fit & active with no co-morbidities.  Several younger friends in the UK felt feverish etc for 12 hours.  As a matter of interest, relating to an earlier post, I'm 1.85m/85kg but my wife is a lot less of both.  Would a vet use the same dose for a Shetland pony as a Shire horse? Interestingly, the appointments that we had for next week that we've now cancelled were for the Pfizer.  Good luck.

Thanks for the advice Weegie.  We contacted our pharmacy last week and put our names on their liste d'attente. They phoned yesterday and now we have both been jabbed, 2 days before the campaign opens up to those in our category!  Good idea and a system that worked. We had appointments at a centre for next week but other people will benefit from those now.

Firestick arrived yesterday and I've installed the VPN & BBCiPlayer using this linkhttps://firesticktvtips.com/bbc-iplayer-firestick/ It seems to be working well & I'm very pleased, particularly with access to the iPlayer library. I can't see when I will need to use Chromecast however. Many thanks again for all the help.

Thank you, that's very re-assuring. You're a fount of knowledge & I'm very grateful.  Most years we're travelling in Spain or Asia/Australia for 4+ months or so and I like to keep up with all the rugby & cycling.  The VPN has been a great buy, the Chromecast the same, next stop the Firestick. Thanks again et bonne soiree.

I've just downloaded the GetiPlayer  utility you suggested but my anti-virus software blocked it as potentially dangerous.Do you have any qualms about using it?

Thanks again Pomme From what you've said it sounds like I need a Firestick if travelling without a laptop?  There are sites on the Web (selling VPNs) which show how to install iPlayer on a Firestick outside the UK.  It's only the BBC and ITV player (for Le Tour on ITV4) that I'm after. I'm going to try your suggested link to download a whole series later today.