The CauZe

A ridiculous company known as Cablevision has a COMPLETE MONOPOLY on provision of cable in my area. i assume its this way in most of the US. Unfortunately, the government does not feel it important to censor such companies from charging ridiculous fees for premium channel provision. The consumer has fought back by purchasing or assembling a "black box" or descrambler (note that this device is illegal to have in operation in your home, however, i contacted Cablevision and they stated that it is not illegal even to have the "black box" connected to your TV, as long as it is not in operation - i'd play it safe, hide it if u have it), that allows a person to view pay channels for free.

NOWADAYS DSS (Digital Satellite Service) is becoming more and more popular. I am afraid that the same thing that has happened with Cable Service may also occur in the field of DSS Provision. It is only a matter of time! When you order DSS service, your DSS "box" comes programmed with codes to descramble only the channels that are included in the "package" that you pay for. These codes are changed periodically, most commonly, every month. All the codes are stored on something called a Smart Card. Fortunately for the consumer who knows a little about electronics, these Smart Cards are Programmable!! Thats right, with the right software, knowledge and information, you can reprogram your DSS box with the capabitity to descramble ALL channels offered in premium packages. Note that these codes are changed periodically and in order to maintain your "premium package" you must have a source to get the correct codes month after month. You also need the correct software and knowledge, or know someone who does. Check this out in the tech section.