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quadplay · 18-02-2005, 14:08

That's a very misleading auction. The "descrambler" the seller refers to is actually a return path attenuator, which stops any messages getting back from the STB to the headend. This means that Interactive/VoD will not work at all, and will stop PPV purchase requests from getting back to the billing system. Once the STB's viewing card runs out of credit, it won't be able to order any more.

Besides all that, the use of such a device is prohibited by section 9.5 of the ntl Residential Terms and Conditions, which state that "No one other than an authorised representative may tamper, interefere or modify any of the Equipment." The Equipment includes the STB and all cabling.

The sale of such a device is not, in itself, illegal, AFAIK. However, connecting it to your STB with the intent of stealing PPV movies/events is Fraud, and would be treated as such.

18-02-2005, 14:08	#4
quadplay Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Various Services: 9am, 1pm and 8pm daily Posts: 2,055	Re: Digital Cable Descrambler/Filter That's a very misleading auction. The "descrambler" the seller refers to is actually a return path attenuator, which stops any messages getting back from the STB to the headend. This means that Interactive/VoD will not work at all, and will stop PPV purchase requests from getting back to the billing system. Once the STB's viewing card runs out of credit, it won't be able to order any more. Besides all that, the use of such a device is prohibited by section 9.5 of the ntl Residential Terms and Conditions, which state that "No one other than an authorised representative may tamper, interefere or modify any of the Equipment." The Equipment includes the STB and all cabling. The sale of such a device is not, in itself, illegal, AFAIK. However, connecting it to your STB with the intent of stealing PPV movies/events is Fraud, and would be treated as such.