Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) at City of London Police has arrested 4 people and seized 10 servers in Manchester as part of an investigation into a large-scale illegal IPTV streaming service. Officers executed warrants last week, confiscating servers and associated equipment valued at around £75,000 each, with total seizures exceeding £750,000 (€866,000). The investigation […]
A Spanish court has sentenced those behind the Servicio-IPTV group to prison terms of up to 3 years for intellectual property offences linked to the illegal sale of pay-TV signals, including access to Movistar+. According to Eleconomista, the Provincial Court of Malaga ordered the permanent closure of the services servicio-iptv, servicioiptvccam and servicioiptvpremium, after finding […]
The Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT) has contacted more than 1,000 people across the UK, warning them to stop using illegal TV streaming services or risk prosecution. FACT said the emails and texts follow investigations carried out with police forces nationwide and form part of its wider effort to raise awareness of the risks linked […]
The Paris Judicial Court has issued 2 rulings in favour of the LFP (French Professional Football League) and LFP Media, extending efforts to block illegal streaming of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2. The decisions, issued December 18, cover the blocking of websites and IPTV services unlawfully carrying the matches, and also target tools used to […]
The grey area in various forms has accompanied the distribution of digital content from the very beginning. One of the leading technology managers spoke to Broadband TV News about this long-standing problem, which is now “exploding”. The interview, which was published a few days ago onBroadband TV News, warns of a dramatic increase in piracy, which has […]
Authorities in Germany have carried out coordinated raids across three federal states as part of an investigation into a suspected organised pay-TV piracy network. The action targeted four men aged between 41 and 51 accused of large-scale card-sharing and the illegal provision of IPTV services. According to the public prosecutor’s office in Dessau-Roßlau and the State […]
For the period 2027-2032, La Liga has negotiated a new television package expanded with the addition of Movistar and DAZN channels. This agreement represents an increase over the previous package, but also continues to illustrate the gap that opens up for Premier Leaguez in terms of broadcasting rights. The current contract, worth €4.95 billion, runs until […]
The FilmToro server has prepared a selection of the best streaming services in the Czech Republic. In its first article, the server focused on an overview of the Czech streaming services market. In this latest article, it helps viewers choose the optimal service according to their specific preferences. The overview provides detailed information about the quality, […]
Streaming has become an integral part of our lives, and many viewers can no longer imagine watching series or films other than on demand, anytime and anywhere. But can you navigate the technical terms and diverse range of video-on-demand options? If you want to expand your knowledge and get an overview of the wide range […]
Amazon has announced a major action to combat piracy. Its Fire TV media box, which until now has allowed illegal IPTV streams to be played through various third-party apps, will gradually start blocking those apps. Amazon has not even allowed the installation of similar apps through its official app store until now. However, it was possible […]
Some of Europe’s biggest sports leagues, broadcasters and live event operators are urging Brussels to introduce new EU rules to tackle real-time piracy of live content, warning that current measures are failing to protect revenues, audiences and public services. In a joint letter sent to the European Commission in October, 36 organisations – including the Premier […]
UEFA has become the first exclusive sports rights-holder to join the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), deepening cross-sector efforts to disrupt illegal live streaming worldwide. The move positions UEFA and UC3 – the body commercialising UEFA club competition rights – at the forefront of coordinated global enforcement. UEFA will participate in ACE’s Live Tier, […]
