[opendtv] Re: WAS: --FCC OKs WiFi between TV channels
- From: Tom Barry <trbarry@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 28 May 2004 19:24:24 -0400
Frank -
I don't believe I am stealing anything. Comcast specifically states
on their web page that you do not have to subscribe to digital cable
to receive HDTV. The only extra charge in most areas is to rent the
STB unless you want premium stations.
But that's for the HD networks shows. I'm not so sure about INHD or
ESPN, however I can't receive them so far reliably enough that it
matters. And I'm not a sports fan so could care less about ESPN anyway.
Would you feel the same way about the legality of what I was doing if
I had an integrated TV with QAM tuner that could receive these same
channels?
- Tom
Eory Frank-p22212 wrote:
>>From: Tom Barry <trbarry@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>>To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 20:15:58 -0400
>>
>>But I'm not yet subscribing to Comcast in anything
>>more than the limited basic that I get at a negative cost with my
>>broadband service so there may still be filters on my line. I'll
>>experiment more when I get the time. But I can now receive and
>>(usually) record ABC, NBC, and CBS from QAM HD cable.
>
>
> Consider yourself lucky. So far you are getting a free ride without any
> negative repercussions. You should be aware, however, that technically this
> is what is called "passive theft of service." Passive, because the services
> you are receiving for free are due to faulty cable operator procedures. I
> wouldn't be surprised if there is little or no enforcement activity yet in
> this area of unencrypted QAM local DTV broadcast channels, because it is so
> new and the percentage of people doing it (viewing QAM HDTV without
> subscribing to digital cable) is so small. I also wouldn't be surprised if
> eventually either (1) they start encrypting those channels (as many operators
> already do) or (2) you get a very polite letter from Comcast asking you to
> subscribe to digital cable if you want to continue enjoying their HDTV
> service.
>
> Perhaps the makers of these cards should include a disclaimer stating that
> the use of the card to receive digital cable services without a subscription
> is illegal.
>
> -- Frank Eory
>
>
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