DStv going after IPTV operators and other pirates

[Jan]

DStv coming for streaming pirates

Numerous households in South Africa using the Waka TV service could soon find themselves in the crosshairs of the law if DStv follows through on a threat to crack down on illegal pirate streaming services.

DStv parent company MultiChoice recently scored two significant victories against people facilitating the operation of illegal streaming services in South Africa.

 

[TheMightyQuin]

 

[s0lar]

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Positively contributing to the forum so early in the morning quinny my bru?

 

[TheMightyQuin]

Positively contributing to the forum so early in the morning quinny my bru?

 

[ProfA]

Award winning journalism

 

[Insint]

Why is MyBroadband so up into Monochoice's bum? MyBB must be paid handsomely...

That would be fine.
Rather give the money to MyBB than leaving it to Monochoice who wants to crack down on pirates.

 

[quax]

Lovely! TIL about new services out there

 

[Easter Bunny]

we should forward this article to everyone we know so that everyone can know to avoid waka and their criminally low monthly fee, easy signup, and good range of supported devices.

 

[Kosmik]

MulitChoice said that the South African Police Service’s Cybercrime Unit would analyse the equipment seized in the raid and analyse it to provide additional insights into the extent of the pirate network.

Oh dear lord......

 

[Conack]

MulitChoice - must be their new range of select wines.

 

[Petec]

I don't stream.
I download the stuff I can't get here.
Arrrrr! Nothin' to see here me Matey's

 

[milan188]

Waka TV is only the start. There are much better options available with better quality

 

[ivan_s]

Waka TV is only the start. There are much better options available with better quality

Please do share, dm’s are open. (Asking for a friend)

 

[JustAsk]

Award winning journalism

pompous word salad

 

[crxboy]

Please do share, dm’s are open. (Asking for a friend)

narc

 

[skusku]

How would monochoice know if a user is using Waka services?

 

[ProfA]

How would monochoice know if a user is using Waka services?

SAPS Cybercrime Unit LMAO

 

[Hemi300c]

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

How would monochoice know if a user is using Waka services?

Siezed records from Waka ?

 

[Thepax]

Siezed records from Waka ?

But did they actually seize records from Waka or just the local resellers? I mean, I doubt local resellers will have too much info on hand other than local SA users and co-resellers, so can we really call that a major victory? When maybe, what, 2000 people used the services? If they can't nail Waka themselves which I doubt they will be able to do due to jurisdiction, it is mostly just a fluff piece to pat themselves on the back and an attempt at scare tactics.