Apple ID only valid for purchases in US

I have read the many posts regarding this topic. However, I need to ask the question.
I am from the US, with a US iTunes account, and a US iPad.
I am stationed overseas (U.S. Military). The local television provider (sattelite tv) has a FREE app in the UK store. I cannot download/install this due to the Apple ID error stated in the subject line. First, it is not a copyright infringement if the item is given away FREE. Second it is not a copyright infringement if the item is being used in the country that it is sold in. So let's not go down that road. Free Apps are Free Apps. Additionally, in order to use this app I must sign into the app with a valid tv provider account, thus validating my authorization to use this app. Therefore, there is no need to block this app.
How do I go about getting this app?
APP = Sky Go
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You would need to set up an account in the UK iTunes Store to be able to get any apps available exclusively there. This is controlled by the app's developer; if they don't want it released in other countries, and those apps that access UK content for reasons of licensing do indeed generally restrict, Apple cannot do so.
To set up an account to get free apps in the UK iTunes Store, take a look here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534
Read the steps carefully as the order in which you follow them is critical. Note that you can do this only when creating a new Apple ID. You cannot use an existing ID.
You will of course not be able to get anything other than the free content without entering in some sort of UK-based payment method (credit card, prepaid iTunes card, gift certificate, etc.)
Regards.

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