Apple TV (2nd generation) won't play my rented movies?

I have a apple tv (2nd generation) that I bought in the UK last October. Whe in the UK it was working perfectly but now that I have taken it back to the UAE to use, I cannot play any of my rented movies. I am able to rent the movie using my UK account but when I try to play it, the movie doesnt load and takes me back to the homepage. Very frustrating! Can anybody please help. Apple support have confirmed that my location is not an issue so I am stuck for suggestions

I would guess this is a restriction of your internet service in the UAE - A lot of middle eastern countries are restricted. Get yourself a router that support VPN, purchase a subscription to StrongVPN and then you will appear to be in the UK.
Hope that helps
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