Hundreds of Irish 'dodgy box' users in 19 counties sent legal warning letters by Sky
Sky have confirmed that around 200 ‘dodgy box' users across Ireland have been sent cease-and-desist letters threatening legal action if they do not stop using illegal subscriptions.In March this year, Revolut was ordered to provide information about end users who paid for an illegal IPTV subscription using their platform.Following the High Court action relating to the “IPTV Is Easy” IPTV service, Sky obtained court-ordered disclosure of subscriber information.The broadcasting behemoth has now issued a first wave of cease-and-desist letters to around 200 individuals who splashed out money for the IPTV Is Easy service.They said the letters offer a chance for people to avoid further legal action by agreeing to never again pirate Sky’s content, stressing the company is fully prepared to take further legal action against those who do not engage.The vast majority of the individuals who have been served letters are in Co. Wexford but others are residing in Counties Carlow, Clare, Cork, Dublin, Galway, Donegal, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Limerick, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford, and Wicklow.Sky also confirmed the content of Clubber TV, LOITV, GAA+ and Premier Sports was also illegally made available as part of the IPTV is Easy service, adding that the rights-holders fully support Sky’s enforcement action.Sky confirmed that the first wave of letters were sent out this week. A Sky spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: “Sky can confirm it has issued a first wave of cease-and-desist letters to c.200 individuals who paid for an unlawful subscription to the illegal IPTV is Easy service.“Where an individual does not engage with us following receipt of this letter, Sky is prepared to pursue legal action. This may include seeking an injunction, damages arising from the infringement, and recovery of legal costs.”They added: “Illegal streaming is not a victimless crime – it damages jobs, drains investment from the Irish creative industries, and places viewers at risk. It also puts money into the hands of criminals.”Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
