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Originally Posted by 1andrew1
I don't see that this makes it an open system, it just means that the cable company has chosen to/been paid to/been compelled to by legislation to make some channels unencrypted. And sometimes in Europe the costs of cable TV are paid for by leaseholders out of the service charge so are paid indirectly.
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Well the fact was I could just buy the equipment and watch TV, by Digital Cable and watch tv (all FTA and good variety).
it is possible, like freeview freesat.
I do understand in the low countries and possibly France, cable is the norm in some areas without an alternative, so basic channels are given free with corresponding equipment. As long as the STB or TVs follow a standard to receive the EPG and channels, it should be possible.
As I understand it now the PSBs are unencrypted on VM (is this still the case). therefore just equipment would be need.
J