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06-08-08, 10:38
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Our days of watching premiere looks limited
• NDS Videoguard® download followed by smartcard swap
• Phased download for twelve different receiver models
• Premiere recommendation: Switch on receiver around one hour before start
of program
• Seger: “Security gap closed soon / No Premiere reception without
subscription”
• Customer-friendly switch: Fully automatic
Munich, August 5, 2008. The final phase to combat the illegal theft of
rights has begun. In the last few months Premiere has developed and
successfully tested an extensive security package together with its
encryption partners NDS Videoguard and Nagravision to ensure that all
pirate viewers will be greeted with a blank screen soon. The second phase
of this project, during which the smartcards of satellite customers will
be swapped, started yesterday (Monday). This phase is scheduled to be
completed by the end of the third quarter. All receivers that can be
updated to NDS Videoguard® will now be configured with a new software
(list of receivers enclosed). At intervals of a few days, the different
receiver models will consecutively receive an update. Hans Seger, Chief
Program and Technology Officer at Premiere: “We are right on schedule, the
conversion is going ahead at full steam. The security gap will be closed
this fall reliably and sustainably, Premiere will then only be available
to Premiere subscribers!” The first receiver model to be updated, the
HUMAX PDR-9700, will receive a new encryption software today.
Soon: Premiere reception no longer possible with hacked receivers
Premiere is following a dual strategy to close the current security gap in
the encryption system: To combat criminal hackers, the pay-TV broadcaster
is working with the two global leaders in encryption NDS and Nagravision.
Seger: “Anyone who has purchased a hacked receiver will soon realize that
they cannot view Premiere any longer. If they want to watch Premiere they
should buy a Premiere-enabled receiver and buy a Premiere package the
legal way – anything else is just a waste of money.”
At the same time, Premiere warns all retailers who sell patchable
receivers. Not only will customers soon complain when they find out that
the receivers are practically worthless, Premiere will also take all legal
steps against the criminal theft of rights, including all measures under
criminal law and significant damage claims. Seger: “The theft of rights is
no trivial offence. We will take full legal action in every individual
case – we owe that to our shareholders and to all Premiere customers.”
Smartcard switch made easy and free for Premiere subscribers
Changing the encryption system using a smartcard switch is a highly
complex procedure for a pay-TV operator and one which places great demands
on the technology, processes and logistics. Premiere has therefore
developed a phased plan to swap the smartcards. To avoid any possible
waiting times in the reception of programming, Premiere recommends its
subscribers with satellite reception to switch on the receiver around one
hour before the start of a program until they have received the automatic
update. Subscribers can receive information on the exact start of the
software update for the individual receiver models daily at
..........................
The change of the encryption system is being implemented in the easiest
possible way for Premiere subscribers. After the automatic update, a
toll-free telephone number will appear on subscribers’ TV screens, with
which they contact Premiere directly to request their new smartcard.
Customers will naturally be able to continue viewing their Premiere
programming as normal until they receive their new smartcard.
Premiere will be sending all other satellite customers a new smartcard
automatically by mail. Alongside satellite customers, all subscribers of
smaller private cable network operators (smartcards with the
identification code P01 to P04) will also be switched to the new
Nagravision system.
Our days of watching premiere looks limited
• NDS Videoguard® download followed by smartcard swap
• Phased download for twelve different receiver models
• Premiere recommendation: Switch on receiver around one hour before start
of program
• Seger: “Security gap closed soon / No Premiere reception without
subscription”
• Customer-friendly switch: Fully automatic
Munich, August 5, 2008. The final phase to combat the illegal theft of
rights has begun. In the last few months Premiere has developed and
successfully tested an extensive security package together with its
encryption partners NDS Videoguard and Nagravision to ensure that all
pirate viewers will be greeted with a blank screen soon. The second phase
of this project, during which the smartcards of satellite customers will
be swapped, started yesterday (Monday). This phase is scheduled to be
completed by the end of the third quarter. All receivers that can be
updated to NDS Videoguard® will now be configured with a new software
(list of receivers enclosed). At intervals of a few days, the different
receiver models will consecutively receive an update. Hans Seger, Chief
Program and Technology Officer at Premiere: “We are right on schedule, the
conversion is going ahead at full steam. The security gap will be closed
this fall reliably and sustainably, Premiere will then only be available
to Premiere subscribers!” The first receiver model to be updated, the
HUMAX PDR-9700, will receive a new encryption software today.
Soon: Premiere reception no longer possible with hacked receivers
Premiere is following a dual strategy to close the current security gap in
the encryption system: To combat criminal hackers, the pay-TV broadcaster
is working with the two global leaders in encryption NDS and Nagravision.
Seger: “Anyone who has purchased a hacked receiver will soon realize that
they cannot view Premiere any longer. If they want to watch Premiere they
should buy a Premiere-enabled receiver and buy a Premiere package the
legal way – anything else is just a waste of money.”
At the same time, Premiere warns all retailers who sell patchable
receivers. Not only will customers soon complain when they find out that
the receivers are practically worthless, Premiere will also take all legal
steps against the criminal theft of rights, including all measures under
criminal law and significant damage claims. Seger: “The theft of rights is
no trivial offence. We will take full legal action in every individual
case – we owe that to our shareholders and to all Premiere customers.”
Smartcard switch made easy and free for Premiere subscribers
Changing the encryption system using a smartcard switch is a highly
complex procedure for a pay-TV operator and one which places great demands
on the technology, processes and logistics. Premiere has therefore
developed a phased plan to swap the smartcards. To avoid any possible
waiting times in the reception of programming, Premiere recommends its
subscribers with satellite reception to switch on the receiver around one
hour before the start of a program until they have received the automatic
update. Subscribers can receive information on the exact start of the
software update for the individual receiver models daily at
..........................
The change of the encryption system is being implemented in the easiest
possible way for Premiere subscribers. After the automatic update, a
toll-free telephone number will appear on subscribers’ TV screens, with
which they contact Premiere directly to request their new smartcard.
Customers will naturally be able to continue viewing their Premiere
programming as normal until they receive their new smartcard.
Premiere will be sending all other satellite customers a new smartcard
automatically by mail. Alongside satellite customers, all subscribers of
smaller private cable network operators (smartcards with the
identification code P01 to P04) will also be switched to the new
Nagravision system.