My Slingbox is on the fritz again (the end may be near, I fear), so I am looking at my options for watching Flames games when not at home. I am curious about your experiences for those that do this.
Are there any blackouts or restrictions for Flames games on the Shaw Freerange TV service (both in-browser and on iOS)? Or will I have to use the Sportsnet app/site? If so, are the games on the Sportsnet Flames companion channel (302 for me) also viewable via Freerange and/or Sportsnet apps?
Finally, what sort of geoblocking is done, and is it done at the IP address level, or via the device's GPS? If I'm travelling out of region, I can easily send my traffic through my home VPN, but if it uses the GPS, that throws a wrench into it.
TLDR: Can I watch all games legally, one way or another, when not at home? And what are your tips and frustrations watching the Flames this way?
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