free movie channels

michael havens

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Apr 29, 2008
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Is there a way to legally get movie channels (HBO, Stars, etc.) for free? I asked this question on a forum and was told I would need a BIG dish for that. I should have asked some follow up questions (how big, which bird) but I didn't. Is this the board I asked that question on?
 
The name brand channels that you mention may be made available without charge as a limited time promotion but long-term, they are not available for free.

Using a Big Ugly Dish (BUD), it may actually be as much or more expensive. Skyvision charges $17 for HBO and $15 for Starz!.
 
They've been scrambled for over 30 years, why would they make them free now?

actually its only been 23 ;)
(since you like to nitpick)

In January 1986, HBO also became the first satellite network to encrypt its signal from unauthorized viewing by way of the Videocipher II System
 
Well big bummer! Thanks for the help.

I can just feel the sarcasm dripping from this reply.

Like a company that makes its money from subscriptions is going to provide a "secret" free feed to anyone. Come on folks, free money. Step right up, today only.

What was he expecting? Was he that naive to think there was some secret insider feed in the clear?
 

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