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Indeed · 03-23-2004, 05:50 PM

Is there any way to get HBO in Canada? With a satellite cable or something?

lurking · 03-23-2004, 05:51 PM

Canadians have TV?

maxdaname · 03-23-2004, 05:52 PM

I think Bell Express Vu has it, but I never checked

Indeed · 03-23-2004, 05:55 PM

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Originally posted by maxdaname
I think Bell Express Vu has it, but I never checked

I checked but didn't see it in the list

Kassidy · 03-23-2004, 06:18 PM

In BC you can get it on Shaw Digital Cable on Movie Central.

Rich · 03-23-2004, 06:29 PM

Bell has it, or you can do what everyone else does and get pirated American satellite.

Rich · 03-23-2004, 06:30 PM

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Originally posted by Kassidy
In BC you can get it on Shaw Digital Cable on Movie Central.

They just play a few HBO shows, that's not HBO.

Indeed · 03-23-2004, 07:05 PM

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Originally posted by Rich
Bell has it, or you can do what everyone else does and get pirated American satellite.

I just double checked on Bell Express Vu and HBO does not appear on their list

Indeed · 03-23-2004, 07:06 PM

I'm a big fan of boxing and would really like to get HBO just for that. I do get PPV events here but that's it.

Indeed · 03-23-2004, 08:39 PM

riosluts · 03-23-2004, 08:41 PM

I dont think you can get it in canada. I heard the only way is by having a black satelite (illegal US satelite). Go to http://www.shaw.ca/Tmplt.asp?PageID=685 for more info

directfiesta · 03-23-2004, 08:41 PM

DTV , HU3 card. loader and voila.,...

Indeed · 03-23-2004, 09:10 PM

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Originally posted by directfiesta
DTV , HU3 card. loader and voila.,...

I have absolutely no idea what those are. And do I need the three things you mentionned? Or any of them?

NoCarrier · 03-23-2004, 09:13 PM

Nope, it's illegal to get HBO in Canada. Thanks to the CRTC.

NoCarrier · 03-23-2004, 09:17 PM

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Originally posted by Indeed

I have absolutely no idea what those are. And do I need the three things you mentionned? Or any of them?

It's illegal equipment if you want to steal the satellite signals.

I actually thought about buying them, until my neighbor received a visit recently from the RCMP and they seized all the equipment, including his dish on the roof and he received a 5k fine.

I changed my mind. (I was pissed because I thought they actually didn't do anything about it)

HS-Trixxxia · 03-23-2004, 09:20 PM

The RCMP went to the guys house?
Was he stealing from Bell ExpressVu or a US satellite?

Indeed · 03-23-2004, 09:22 PM

damn that sucks

NoCarrier · 03-23-2004, 09:25 PM

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Originally posted by Trixxxia
The RCMP went to the guys house?
Was he stealing from Bell ExpressVu or a US satellite?

I think he was stealing from DISH Networks. All I know is that they took everything and he received a 5k fine. It can go up to 10k. I didn't know him personally.

HS-Trixxxia · 03-23-2004, 09:29 PM

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Originally posted by NoCarrier

I think he was stealing from DISH Networks. All I know is that they took everything and he received a 5k fine. It can go up to 10k. I didn't know him personally.

Ok I thought they were only enforcing for hacked Canadian satellites - at least that's what I had read in the paper.

NoCarrier · 03-23-2004, 09:32 PM

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Originally posted by Trixxxia

Ok I thought they were only enforcing for hacked Canadian satellites - at least that's what I had read in the paper.

Nope. Since 2002 it's illegal to receive american satellite signals (even if you pay for it (Grey Market))

Basic_man · 03-23-2004, 09:37 PM

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Originally posted by lurking
Canadians have TV?

SENSEX · 03-23-2004, 09:50 PM

HBO is not available in Canada, and BEV does not carry it. I have every single channel BEV offers, and no HBO. much of the same shows are on TMN anyways, like Sopranos, Six feet under, etc...

digi · 03-23-2004, 09:54 PM

My girlfriend was at Niagra falls (canada) last week and she was watching HBO from the hotel. I wish I knew how to get it though, you can get some HBO shows with COGECO digital cable but not the channel itself.

NoCarrier · 03-23-2004, 09:57 PM

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Originally posted by digi
My girlfriend was at Niagra falls (canada) last week and she was watching HBO from the hotel. I wish I knew how to get it though, you can get some HBO shows with COGECO digital cable but not the channel itself.

That's the VIDEO ON DEMAND from Cogeco. But it's not HBO.

It's like "The Movie Network" http://www.tmn.ca They have all the HBO shows like Curb your enthusiasm, Sopranos, Six Feet Under... But it's not HBO.

There is no way you can get HBO in Canada unless you do it illegally.

mardigras · 03-23-2004, 10:43 PM

HBO in Canada is called "The Movie Network". It has most of the same programming.

You can order American satellite programming in Canada, do a Google for "grey market subscription"; technically bending the rules, but not stealing.

NoCarrier · 03-23-2004, 10:49 PM

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Originally posted by mardigras
HBO in Canada is called "The Movie Network". It has most of the same programming.

You can order American satellite programming in Canada, do a Google for "grey market subscription"; technically bending the rules, but not stealing.

You can't order american satellite programming in Canada. Even if you pay for it.

"On April 26th, 2002, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled unanimously that businesses providing US satellite decoding equipment and programming and the Canadians that are using that equipment are breaking the law.

In simple terms, the Court said that Canadians would only be permitted to receive those satellite services being offered by ExpressVu and Star Choice. The court said that receiving foreign satellite signals was illegal."

"If you are someone who have a Direct TV or DISHNET satellite system, you are breaking the law. It does not matter whether you are paying a monthly subscription fee or are using a reprogrammed access Card. C-Band satellite owners subscribing to US satellite signals are also breaking the law."

"Consequences

Individuals can be fined up to $5,000 or receive a maximum one year in jail, while companies can be fined as much as $25,000."

http://www.digitalhomecanada.com/new...ewer.asp?a=146

mardigras · 03-23-2004, 11:03 PM

Can you name one person who has gone to jail or been fined for programming they were paying for, even if such was through a broker?

The grey market and reverse grey market sidestep the rules with technicalities. It's where the sale is made that matters. US DBS doesn't sale to Canada because of agreements (not laws) and Canada (by law) doesn't allow sale of US signals because the Canadian government thinks any "foreign" TV signals getting in are going to harm them culturally.

Indeed · 03-23-2004, 11:20 PM

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Originally posted by mardigras
HBO in Canada is called "The Movie Network". It has most of the same programming.

You can order American satellite programming in Canada, do a Google for "grey market subscription"; technically bending the rules, but not stealing.

Actually I'm interested in HBO Boxing. Is it included in "The Movie Network" ?

NoCarrier · 03-23-2004, 11:31 PM

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Originally posted by mardigras
Can you name one person who has gone to jail or been fined for programming they were paying for, even if such was through a broker?

The grey market and reverse grey market sidestep the rules with technicalities. It's where the sale is made that matters. US DBS doesn't sale to Canada because of agreements (not laws) and Canada (by law) doesn't allow sale of US signals because the Canadian government thinks any "foreign" TV signals getting in are going to harm them culturally.

It doesn't matter. Even if you pay, it's still against the law.

Canada = Bell Express Vu or Starchoice.

That's it.

If you receive Direct TV or Dish Network signals and even if you are a subscribers using a DTH provider from oustide it is illegal in Canada.

I'm not even sure if my neighbor was paying or not. All I know is that he got everything confiscated and he received a 5k fine.

NoCarrier · 03-23-2004, 11:33 PM

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Originally posted by Indeed

Actually I'm interested in HBO Boxing. Is it included in "The Movie Network" ?

It's not.

Mr. Marks · 03-24-2004, 12:33 AM

Try looking for "direct to home satellites" in your area.

Bansheelinks · 03-24-2004, 01:16 AM

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Originally posted by NoCarrier
Nope, it's illegal to get HBO in Canada. Thanks to the CRTC.

LOL...........looks like Canada has a China-like policy to enforce what THEY want YOU to see

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SENSEX Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Someplace Special Posts: 1,159	HBO is not available in Canada, and BEV does not carry it. I have every single channel BEV offers, and no HBO. much of the same shows are on TMN anyways, like Sopranos, Six feet under, etc...

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digi Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 1,314	My girlfriend was at Niagra falls (canada) last week and she was watching HBO from the hotel. I wish I knew how to get it though, you can get some HBO shows with COGECO digital cable but not the channel itself.

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mardigras Bon temps! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: down yonder Posts: 14,194	HBO in Canada is called "The Movie Network". It has most of the same programming. You can order American satellite programming in Canada, do a Google for "grey market subscription"; technically bending the rules, but not stealing. __________________ .

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mardigras Bon temps! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: down yonder Posts: 14,194	Can you name one person who has gone to jail or been fined for programming they were paying for, even if such was through a broker? The grey market and reverse grey market sidestep the rules with technicalities. It's where the sale is made that matters. US DBS doesn't sale to Canada because of agreements (not laws) and Canada (by law) doesn't allow sale of US signals because the Canadian government thinks any "foreign" TV signals getting in are going to harm them culturally. __________________ .

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Mr. Marks Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Wherever I want Posts: 7,517	Try looking for "direct to home satellites" in your area.