[Tmarkwald]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

No it is not legal. Bypassing fees imposed for service by manipulating a device is against the law. It's also a pretty low-rent classless thing to do. If you can't afford to pay for a service, then don't get the service. The actors, producers, the network that provides the shows, the gafs, the stage hands, the caterer, the babysitter of the staff's kids, they all rely on revenue stream from the premium fees that those premium channels charge their customers.

I think you misread the comment - Firesticks can side-load APPS that Amazon doesn't publish, and that is perfectly legal.