Muvi Blogs

Beyond The Buzz- Latest Insights From Muvi

Please wait while we enable your Account

0%

Contacting Amazon Web Services
Deploying Cloud Servers, Storage, Transcoding & Database Servers
Deploying Global CDN
Deploying Firewall & Enabling Security Measures
Deploying the CMS & Admin Module
Deploying Website, Mobile & TV Apps framework
Creating your FTP account
Finishing up all the modules
Preparing for launch

Free TV set-top boxes: Is it legal to stream pay-per-view content from the internet? 22 June 2015

 

The legal position over the sale and use of set-top streaming boxes to watch satellite or cable TV is complicated due to different types, software, and uses available. But authorities say there are key principles of which the public should be aware.

Set-top boxes which stream content from the internet are widely and legally available for sale. Major names such as Apple, Amazon and Google sell products which allow consumers to watch new on VoD content from the internet on their TV. However, authorities say it is illegal to modify set-box boxes to receive digital TV subscription channels for free.

Stockton Council, which led the investigation into Geeky Kit, said selling devices “which bypass subscription services, to access pay-to-view TV, including movies and sports” is illegal. The purchasing of set-top boxes to watch content from the internet on your TV is perfectly legal.

However, it is against the law to use boxes to watch certain copyrighted material for free, such as pay-per-view subscription TV provided by the likes of Sky and Virgin Media. Following the 2011 prosecution, the Metropolitan Police issued a warning to consumers against buying boxes which provided illegal access to free satellite TV services.

The force said at the time: “We would urge the public to be aware that using set-top boxes that have been illegally modified to receive digital TV subscription channels for free is committing a serious criminal offence. Anyone receiving channels that should be paid for is at risk of being prosecuted.”

Read the entire story here.

Don't forget to share this post!


Latest Posts

Try Muvi One free for 14 days

No Credit Card Required

.muvi.com
Your website will be at https://yourname.muvi.com, you can change this later.

Related Blogs
Get a Free ‘Exclusive’ Visitor Pass for The NAB Show Las Vegas, 2023,with Muvi

Get a Free ‘Exclusive’ Visitor Pass for The NAB Show Las Vegas, 2023,with Muvi

Muvi – the world’s first no-code OTT platform is ready to showcase its powerful features at the NAB Show 2023,...

23 March 2023
The Importance of Security in eLearning Platforms

The Importance of Security in eLearning Platforms

  In recent years, eLearning has become increasingly popular as a means of accessing education and training online. With the...

20 March 2023
Design Stunning VOD Websites & Applications with Muvi Visual Designer at NAB 2023 Las Vegas

Design Stunning VOD Websites & Applications with Muvi Visual Designer at NAB 2023 Las Vegas

  Celebrating 100 years of broadcast media and entertainment innovation, NAB 2023 is just a few days away. The best...

17 March 2023
5 Reasons to Meet Muvi at the NAB Show 2023, Las Vegas

5 Reasons to Meet Muvi at the NAB Show 2023, Las Vegas

  Muvi – the world’s most easy-to-use no-code streaming service provider, is gearing up to showcase its latest features at...

16 March 2023
On Premise Vs Cloud: Which is Best for your Video Business?

On Premise Vs Cloud: Which is Best for your Video Business?

  On premise Vs cloud – in order for us to determine which is best for the video business, first...

13 March 2023




 

Book a Meeting
close-link