Innertube now works on Guam

One of the big problems we out here on Guam deal with constantly is not being recognized as a U.S. territory. So most web sites don't list us in picklists. It's a big nuisance we've learned to deal with. Or complain about.

Along these lines is the hindrance that the major TV networks have with their streaming players, in not letting local users. We normally are greeted by something like "This content available only to U.S. users". How insulting.

That is, until today. I'm happy to report that previous meetings I had with CBS while in NYC resulted in the network's streaming player, Innertube, letting Guam users access the player's full-length episodes of CBS shows. Other similar network streaming players like VH1's VSpot give us out here limited access, showing interviews and movie previews, but rejecting us from checking out music videos. The same sadly applies for ABC's programming through iTunes or through the Full Episode Player - we can't get at the full-length episodes. NBC's got an iTunes presence, too, and releases shorter clips in its own embedded player.

But kudos for CBS on this one for making it work.

Check out CBS programming on Innertube through KUAM.com here