[mythtv-users] DVB-S channel scanning gets stuck

[Andrew Williams]

2008/7/28 Ian Clark <mrrooster at gmail.com>:

> But in all instances I've seen an adaptor has been added to convert the F
> connect for the STB to a standard UK tv arial, this has been done when the
> STB has been removed, so I doubt they'd be able to claim it's unauthorised,
> if they capped it off, or left it with just the F connector then I can see
> that could be argued, but in all the cable houses I've had when it's been
> left disconnected it's been left designed to be plugged into the back of the
> TV.
>
> It's also not a breach of their T+Cs if you've not signed up to anything.
>
> Does the telephony legislation cover this kind of network?
>
> Annoyingly, Virgin don't seem to have anything useful on their website
> realting to this, and like most big companies don't seem to offer and
> obvious 'contact us' page.
>
> Hmmmm
>

First, I want to just say "not this again", it seems this discussion
regarding Virgin/NTL pops up every few months.

Virgin still offer analog services on some networks throughout the UK,
they are in the process of upgrading the remaning customers and
shutting it down. I think only one area will keep it's analog service
due its very ropey cabling.

Just because it's analog and it doesn't require any extra equipment
doesn't mean it's not "theft of services", some of the dvb multiplexes
on VM's network an't encrypted but it doesnt mean you can just hook up
a DVB card without a subscription. It's almost along the same lines of
the open Wifi argument, the signals are on my property and open so why
can't I use them legally? Again, theft of services.

Like Nick said, they own the cable into your house and all the related
kit, just because it's on your land doesn't give you automatic
ownership. You can still call VM and tell them to remove their cabling
and boxes and they'll have to by law, as essentially you give them
permission to store their equiment in your house. Check the VM T&Cs
for the details.

Again, IANAL.


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