I have a Roku, and I thought that changing my zip code would solve this problem, but it doesn't. My commercials are for Rhode Island locations, but worse, I can't watch my local PBS Station. I suppose I shouldn't complain because it is letting me watch WGBH, one of the Boston stations, but still...
Best answer by Rogracer2000
View originalLots of streaming services use the IP address rather than your physical location. For a cellular service like TM, the IP location is where TM aggregates all the cellular signals and connects to the internet….in your case Rhode Island. It can even move around a bit without you knowing. There isn’t a lot you can do. Some folks have had success by connecting thru a VPN that lets you assign a phyicsal location to an IP address. Otherwise, you need a streaming service that is more flexible. YouTube TV, for example, let’ you set a physical location different from your IP location.
That's basically what I thought, though I certainly couldn't have explained it as clearly as you did! T Mobile denies that this is happening. My YouTube TV is set up for my physical location, but that doesn't help, and it's not such a big problem that I'd want to go for the added expense of a VPN. Thank you so much for your help!
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