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Originally Posted by zing
Only some of the boxes are 3rd party most are modified VM boxes . I do not think the new encryption will be a simple flash to get around it. I am sure I have read the popular European box is not flashable to cover Nagra 3 in countries its been implimented
As far as connection these 3rd party boxes its against terms to connect them to VM equipment however I do not know if its actually illegal to connect them though. But modified cable boxes are the property of Vm (although they write them off and perhaps expect you to stick them in the loft forever) makes at best owning one receiving stolen goods which is criminal
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Pretty much all of them are capable of being flashed to support an n3 softcam, however, none actually exist. If n3 is ever cracked then it would be trivial to update most of the boxes to actually support it, but the prospects of n3 getting hacked are looking quite slim as it's took a hell of a beating already and stood up to it pretty well. So, it would be a simple flash, IF n3 is ever compromised.
As for if it's actually illegal to connect them, yes, it is. The copyright act creates an offense of "fraudulently receiving programmes" which states:
(1) A person who dishonestly receives a programme included in a broadcasting or cable programme service provided from a place in the United Kingdom with intent to avoid payment of any charge applicable to the reception of the programme commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.