What is Piracy

Piracy is the use of pirate smart cards or the unauthorised use of set top boxes to gain access to a subscription television service without payment to the relevant provider.

Piracy is also the sale, manufacture and/or distribution of unauthorised broadcast equipment (including smart cards) to gain access to a subscription television service without payment to the relevant provider.

Although some people may not realise they are breaking the law by using unauthorised equipment, ignorance is not an acceptable excuse.

Piracy is a Crime

Piracy costs the subscription television industry millions of dollars in lost revenue each year. It increases the cost of subscription television services for legitimate customers.

Piracy of subscription television services is a serious crime that incurs both criminal and civil penalties. Criminal penalties include fines of up to $60,500 and/or up to five years imprisonment.

The subscription television industry is cracking down on piracy, including assisting Federal and State police to combat piracy and the theft of equipment.

UBI Anti-Piracy Hotline

Any person with information about piracy can contact UBI anonymously on +61 2 9776 2250

If you are involved in piracy don't run the risk of getting caught. Avoid piracy by becoming a legitimate subscriber. Call UBI on 0800 4000 23 to subscribe.