Pay per view in England

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Originally Posted by Phil MaGlass

No idea how it all works,but, I bought a 30 quid Firestick from Amazon and I pay 80 quid a year for absolutely everything, all Scottish/english football, rugby, F1, films, series etc etc. Loads of foreign channels and hundreds of US channels, sports, etc.... works out as less than 10 quid a month. Very happy.

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It is also illegal though, so you have to balance the risk of getting caught into the cost. Unlikely to get caught, but they do make an example of the people they do. Your IP address also gives them a map to find you.

So many people do it that the vast majority never get into bother, but the small % that do get absolutely fleeced

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Originally Posted by Juniper Greens

It is also illegal though, so you have to balance the risk of getting caught into the cost. Unlikely to get caught, but they do make an example of the people they do. Your IP address also gives them a map to find you.

So many people do it that the vast majority never get into bother, but the small % that do get absolutely fleeced

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I'm not sure it is illegal.

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

I'm not sure it is illegal.

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It is. When we were in the EU however, there was arguably a loophole that meant you could watch say Greek coverage and bypass sky, that is now closed.
If you have not paid the official distributor for access and you have managed to stream it, thst has been stolen. Examples being people who can get hibstv heartstv etc on sticks or even more so with sky sports etc.
Typically, it's the people selling the modified devices and subscriptions who get charged, but it's not unheard of for individual users to be charged and fined too.
More info, although not the clearest, at this link
https://crimestoppers-uk.org/keeping-safe/online-safety/streaming-online-know-the-risks

Gutted, not able to travel up anywhere near as much as I'd like to get to games and it has been brilliant being able to watch the Hibs so regularly again, don't think I've missed a game since the league shutdown.

Must've been a decent wee earner for the club too, it's a shame.
Back to Hibs TV audio and avoiding scores for games on Alba it is.

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Originally Posted by Juniper Greens

It is. When we were in the EU however, there was arguably a loophole that meant you could watch say Greek coverage and bypass sky, that is now closed.
If you have not paid the official distributor for access and you have managed to stream it, thst has been stolen. Examples being people who can get hibstv heartstv etc on sticks or even more so with sky sports etc.
Typically, it's the people selling the modified devices and subscriptions who get charged, but it's not unheard of for individual users to be charged and fined too.
More info, although not the clearest, at this link
https://crimestoppers-uk.org/keeping-safe/online-safety/streaming-online-know-the-risks

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I would think a VPN sorts these issues out.

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Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY

I would think a VPN sorts these issues out.

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True, but using a VPN for this purpose is definitely illegal in the UK. VPNs aren't illegal, but uses for certain purposes are.

For clarity, I don't care what people chose to do, but it worries me when someone says "I use this thing, dont know how it works, but it's great". These people don't know that they could get into bother down the line.

https://www.express.co.uk/life-style...eo-viewers/amp

As if by magic. Daily express, apologies, but the police are cracking down on folk watching streaming services illegally.

You can watch this one as not a Saturday game.

Unfortunately, I am on a date with the cougars so will miss it.

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Originally Posted by HH81

You can watch this one as not a Saturday game.

Unfortunately, I am on a date with the cougars so will miss it.

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I hadn't realised that so thank you very much for the heads up, ordered

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Originally Posted by OtleyHibs

I hadn't realised that so thank you very much for the heads up, ordered

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No worries.

I'm at Workington watching the Keighley Cougars. Sure you will have heard of them if living in Otley.

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Originally Posted by HH81

No worries.

I'm at Workington watching the Keighley Cougars. Sure you will have heard of them if living in Otley.

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Certainly have mate, got a few workmates from Keighley too, hope you get 2 good results tomorrow

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Originally Posted by Juniper Greens

It is. When we were in the EU however, there was arguably a loophole that meant you could watch say Greek coverage and bypass sky, that is now closed.
If you have not paid the official distributor for access and you have managed to stream it, thst has been stolen. Examples being people who can get hibstv heartstv etc on sticks or even more so with sky sports etc.
Typically, it's the people selling the modified devices and subscriptions who get charged, but it's not unheard of for individual users to be charged and fined too.
More info, although not the clearest, at this link
https://crimestoppers-uk.org/keeping-safe/online-safety/streaming-online-know-the-risks

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I thought it was only illegal to stream it (ie those you buy it from) - but not illegal to watch it. Hence that link that’s been put up, they’ll crack down on those who create the stream, and just shut it down so the rest can’t watch it. The risk is in losing your money.

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Originally Posted by hibbysam

I thought it was only illegal to stream it (ie those you buy it from) - but not illegal to watch it. Hence that link that’s been put up, they’ll crack down on those who create the stream, and just shut it down so the rest can’t watch it. The risk is in losing your money.

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