Is using this box legal? I just got an email from Verizon that copyrighted content may have been shared using my internet connection without permission of the copyright owner. The email says if someone has been downloading or sharing content illegally, it must stop now. It goes on to explain that legal action may be taken if copyrighted content continues to be used without permission. Why buy a box if I have to pay to use it, I may as well pay for the service through a provider. How do I used this box so it is legal?

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VAPhotog · Accepted Answer

Someone has hacked into your box and is using it for their own benefit. You need to password protect your box. If it already is, using a stronger password is recommended. Try using numbers and symbols as well as capital letters. Creating a random password is highly recommended. Just be sure to write it down and keep it in a safe place!

Answered by VAPhotog 10 years ago

BDANIELS · Answer

Not sure what would be illegal about this. Slingbox essentially mirrors onto a device (phone, PC, etc) what you have already paid for. Slingbox doesn't take anything that you don't have. For example, I have paid for all the channels on Comcast. Slingbox allows me to access my paid-for programming on my phone when I am not at home.

Answered by BDANIELS 10 years ago

Bill · Answer

Perfectly legal.

Rdj12 · Answer

That is ridiculous for Verizon. It is no problem with my provider. It is the same thing as watching tv in your home. That is also downloaded content which you are paying for. You are just watching tv away from home. Again, downloaded content you are paying for. Call their bluff or change carriers.

Answered by Rdj12 9 years ago

dude · Answer

Slingbox is 100% legal to use. I wouldn't pay any attention to the letter verizion sent you, unless you use torrents to stream movies or game of thrones. If you do not know what torrents are then disregard whatever Verizon tells you.

Answered by dude 9 years ago

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