[the-cable-guy]

Originally Posted by mersey70

For the record CNBC is not encrypted on VM or indeed Sky either. VM stopped scrambling it when Sky did.

Take you card out and see, nevertheless I agree that the T&C's state unofficial equipment shouldn't be used to view it.

ok i accept that it maybe FTA in your are however iv just checked & i cant get it when i remove the viewing card

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Originally Posted by TheDon

If you have a contract with VM then using it is breach of contract as the terms state only VM supplied equipment can be attached.
If you don't have a contract with VM, then technically there's nothing illegal about it as long as it's not decrypting anything.

Accessing an unprotected wireless network would fall under the computer misuse act as it's unauthorised access, it doesn't matter if it's open or not as far as the law is concerned.



So if I say that windows are fragile and you can break them with a hammer am I encouraging people to break into houses?

yes