Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- For starters- The internet with email access!!! This topic touches on several different methods of accomplishing the mission at hand and a variety of tools and equipment such as : ISO 7816 smart card
Step1
Lets start by stating that "testing" is considered illegal and the penalties are severe. You can google the keyword TV piracy and find all the Legal answers and concerns. I personally do not condone stealing in any way shape or size and I'll bet that eHow to does not either. Consider yourself warned and proceed knowing that "nothing is for free"
Step2
To answer the question, Can it be done? The answer is YES. With the right equipment and tools it can be done quiet easily. You will find thousands of places that provide everything needed to get started by googling the keyword "FTA" free to air. Don't let the Free word throw you off. In fact it has been going on since the creation of Subscription T.V. programming. In the US there are two Satellite subscription television service providers Direct TV and Dish Network, Direct TV has done an excellent job protecting its service and has no (public) known hack. They successfully ended the rampant theft of its service and prosecuted anyone and everyone that had any part of such. The other provider has not been so fortunate nor have they attempted to close the known holes in their service as of yet. If you have decided to risk it all and start "testing" decide if you are going to go with the FTA methods or conventional set to box with ROM card. You will need to purchase the dish and accessories, set up the dish and verify reception of desired sat and signal. Hack into the ROM card or programme the FTA STB with the publicly provided files that exploit the providers service. The task can consume hours of trial and error research and extensive amounts of money to acquire the tools (ROM loaders, unloopers, unlockers, J-Tag devices and software to perform the task. All of which are available worldwide and on line 24 7.
Step3
With the legal concerns Ill not go into any detailled procedures although all the information, files, illustrated instructions and more can be obtained and discussed in detail at several forums. Whatever method you choose to decypher the encripted signal with will, require that you spend some time researching and practicing. Good luck with your Quest and enjoy the free premium tv while you can. LOL the basic free setup averages 300.00 and aprox 80 hours to absorb the info. Add site support, file support and extras and your "Free" tv is more than tripple the price of the subscription. Good Luck to All and remember to do the research it will pay off.