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Old 11-10-08, 02:02 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Folks ive got a startview 4 super usb box. I turned to v****n channel 0850 and im getting the message


"Please be aware the set top box you are using is unauthorized and you are committing a criminal offence by using it to recieve programmes from Vrigin Media.

If you have any question about your illegal connection to virgin media's network and receipt of its services, then please call Vrigin Media's confidential hotline on 0800 096 7800. "

any one any ideas if i should be worried or not ? 0850 is channel ETVS19

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Old 11-10-08, 02:39 PM   #2 (permalink)
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its a scare tactic just ignore it but very soon none of these alternative cable boxes will work you will get the scare tactic starting to appear on all channels im glad i dont use them alternative boxes they really annoy me
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cool cool, why wont they work in the future?
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Old 11-10-08, 03:42 PM   #4 (permalink)
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mods can close this:

List of channels on Virgin TV - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


if you ctrl + f and typein ETVS19 you will see its listed as:

N/A ETVS19 Piracy warning [17] Virgin Media
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He's just Trolling. Are boxes should work for a good while yet.

That warning as popped up a few times over the years its a scare tactic. They are just playing with us.

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He's just Trolling. Are boxes should work for a good while yet.

That warning as popped up a few times over the years its a scare tactic. They are just playing with us.
The warning is on 3 of my mates channels and 1 of mine on the JJB sports channel. Does anyone know if this warning popups on the real boxes?

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No only ones that scan for channels. Real boxes don't.
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Folks ive got a startview 4 super usb box. I turned to v****n channel 0850 and im getting the message


"Please be aware the set top box you are using is unauthorized and you are committing a criminal offence by using it to recieve programmes from Vrigin Media.

If you have any question about your illegal connection to virgin media's network and receipt of its services, then please call Vrigin Media's confidential hotline on 0800 096 7800. "

any one any ideas if i should be worried or not ? 0850 is channel ETVS19
yes run and hide under the duvet
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