On Tue, 8 Feb 2005 04:50:32 -0500, Maverick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'm sure you all are aware of that only paying for cable modem service
> and watching the basic channels that aren't filtered is illegal.
> Comcast regularly audits their systems. In fact, they installed the
> 'audit device' and then quickly filtered my connection some years ago
> when I lived in their territory. I even spoke to the appt. maintenance
> guy who I had "fix" my cable, and he said they where all about
> cracking down on it. I assume it's not worth their time to prosecute
> people for it, but they do watch for it and stop it... at least
> Comcast.
> 
> Who knows now, I live in an Adelphia area now. :)
> 
> Most cable companies charge more for cable modem only service, ie, no
> TV. It would seam to me they charge the extra to cover the costs
> involved in auditing and/or filtering devices, or, maybe just because
> they assume you're going to steal the channels anyway.
> 
> 

Hey, perhaps that NYT article wasn't actually too far wide of the mark.
</tongue-in-cheek>
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