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SINGAPORE: Fifteen per cent of Singaporean consumers use TV channels that can broadcast pirated TV and video content, a new investigation commissioned by the Coalition Against Piracy (PAC) reported on Wednesday (November 28th).
The survey, commissioned by CAP and conducted by market research firm YouGov, also revealed that more than a quarter of these TV box users had canceled their subscriptions with legitimate subscription video services in Singapore as a direct result possession of the devices.
"These TV boxes allow users to access hundreds of pirated TV channels and video-on-demand content, usually at a low annual subscription cost," said the CAP in a statement. Press.
"TVs are often pre-loaded with illegal apps that allow plug-and-play access to hacked content."
The survey found that MyIPTV, UBTV, WorldTV, MoonHD and Infinity TV were among the most popular apps among Singapore consumers.
More than 1,000 consumers participated in the survey. CAP members include Discovery, The Walt Disney Company, FOX Networks, HBO Asia, La Liga, NBCUniversal, Netflix and the Premier League.
PURCHASES MADE IN COMPUTER EXHIBITIONS, RETAIL STORES
The survey comes one week after the Singapore High Court ordered Internet service providers to block access to TV Box applications.
The survey also revealed that 62% of consumers owning TV boxes reported purchasing these devices at "two of the largest e-commerce stores based in Southeast Asia".
More than one-third (38%) also said they bought the devices at exhibitions or computer stores in Singapore, while 21% bought the boxes via "one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. most popular in the world ".
The press release did not name e-commerce stores or the social media platform.
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"The obvious availability of illicit streaming devices in Singaporean shopping centers and computer shows is a major concern for the content industry," said CAP Executive Director Neil Gane.
"Unfortunately, there is no silver bullet in the fight against piracy because of the fragmented nature of the ecosystem.
"What's needed is a comprehensive solution that includes implementation, cooperation with technology platforms and intermediaries, and disabling access to hacked content through effective blocking." sites and consumer awareness, "he added.
SUBSCRIPTIONS CANCELED
In addition, the survey found that 28% of consumers owning TV channels had canceled their subscription to the Singapore-based online video service as a "direct consequence" of the possession of the device .
Nearly one (18%) (18%) also said they had terminated their subscription to international services, including pan-Asian online offerings, to the benefit of buying a TV set-top box .
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The CAP noted that Singapore currently has more than a dozen online legal services offering live sports, TV channels and video-on-demand content at "variable prices".
"CAP will continue to prevent and disrupt the illegal supply of live sports, TV channels and video-on-demand content through forensic block orders targeting hacking applications." "said Mr. Gane.
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