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shanis · 18-07-10, 12:27 PM

Hi guys

I have heard that in Nottingham virgin media has crack down so many people who ware viewing cable channels, Is is it true?

Virgin media can crack down if you are getting signal through internet connection.

Can anyone from Nottingham conform this ..................if it is true.

dufmyster · 18-07-10, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by shanis

Hi guys

I have heard that in Nottingham virgin media has crack down so many people who ware viewing cable channels, Is is it true?

Virgin media can crack down if you are getting signal through internet connection.

Can anyone from Nottingham conform this ..................if it is true.

sounds rubbish to me your internet and tv signal wire are the same thing any way they dont need to waste time chassing people when its all gona stop very soon and vm have quoted there not intrested in people whove veiwd via piracy they just want everyone to join them with a real sub . no questions asked

P3T3 · 22-07-10, 11:17 AM

They can and probly will at some time as your IP will be recorded, my C/S is running of next doors wifi so im getting free TV with no worry.

waqasahmed · 23-07-10, 12:42 AM

lol. No need to worry about any BB fees, VPN fees etc..

I wish there were some unsecure/WEP access points around here

snook123 · 27-07-10, 02:35 PM

I bought an 18 gain directional antenna and a pci wireless card plugged it into my upstairs spare pc and use that pc as a gateway on my network. I now use my C/S connection from a neighbour’s house over the road two doors up HA! I get 95% signal it’s as if I am in the room with them. How safe is that?

TheCoder · 27-07-10, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by snook123

...... it’s as if I am in the room with them. How safe is that?

I think VM are pretty aware of this method so I should imagine its about as safe as running of a connection going straight into your house. VM aren't stupid (although there customer service dept does a very good impression).

Generally, open WiFi connections are as traceable as just about anything else.

unadkat · 27-07-10, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCoder

I think VM are pretty aware of this method so I should imagine its about as safe as running of a connection going straight into your house. VM aren't stupid (although there customer service dept does a very good impression).

Generally, open WiFi connections are as traceable as just about anything else.

Couldnt agree more!!! Alot of people here tend to under estimate them.

18-07-10, 12:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
shanis Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 24 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Virgin media has crack down illage boxes in Nottingham Hi guys I have heard that in Nottingham virgin media has crack down so many people who ware viewing cable channels, Is is it true? Virgin media can crack down if you are getting signal through internet connection. Can anyone from Nottingham conform this ..................if it is true.

22-07-10, 11:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
P3T3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 265 Thanks: 26 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Virgin media has crack down illage boxes in Nottingham They can and probly will at some time as your IP will be recorded, my C/S is running of next doors wifi so im getting free TV with no worry.

23-07-10, 12:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
waqasahmed Cost efficient muppet Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: W. Yorkshire TW area Posts: 4,547 Thanks: 2,387 Thanked 938 Times in 693 Posts	Re: Virgin media has crack down illage boxes in Nottingham lol. No need to worry about any BB fees, VPN fees etc.. I wish there were some unsecure/WEP access points around here __________________ Sat set up: Openmedia 500CS Sky mini dish 1m orbital+dodgy Motek motor TG585 v7 bridged modem DIR-615 D2 DD-WRT router

27-07-10, 02:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
snook123 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 21 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Virgin media has crack down illage boxes in Nottingham I bought an 18 gain directional antenna and a pci wireless card plugged it into my upstairs spare pc and use that pc as a gateway on my network. I now use my C/S connection from a neighbour’s house over the road two doors up HA! I get 95% signal it’s as if I am in the room with them. How safe is that?

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