Anatel announces blocking of 5 million cable TV channels acting with piracy

The appliances of TV Box, for clandestine use in Brazil, will be blocked by the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel). The operation considered that around 5 million devices operate irregularly in the country. The device grants free access to TV channels, without charging fees and without subscription, which is considered piracy by the Agency. The devices seized with irregularities reach R$ 400 million.

This is an action that is part of Anatel's Plan to Combat the Use of Clandestine Decoders in situations that put the data security of other devices at risk. According to the operation, the annual impact of cable TV piracy reaches R$ 15 billion.

Anatel blocks pirate TV signal

The channels are offered free of charge, without the broadcasters receiving for the offered signal. For those who have the TV Box, Anatel issues a danger alert for other devices, as it could invade the data security of smartphones and computers that are nearby.

It is estimated that the number of clandestine operations reaches 7 million throughout Brazil. Some devices manage to be homologated by Anatel for complying with the basic antenna safety requirements. According to information, the problem is found when devices that are not homologated are in action.

Devices that operate without permission to use signals clandestinely and irregularly. According to the president of Anatel, Carlos Baigorri, this practice highlights other irregularities that guarantee a sentence of 2 to 4 years in prison. Traders touting this type of product are also being watched during the action.

Anatel informs that it is receiving denouncements of pirated devices for those who wish to cooperate with the action, informing the irregularity by virtual channels. If you want to report it, go to the website https://www.gov.br/anatel/pt-br/.

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