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Originally Posted by MrLonzo (Post 2248956)

I don't think you can get the cable news stations on Omnivision. Is that right?

Explained very well here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLgYRW2CtO4

edit.
It usually involves "jail breaking" a Google Chromecast device which is not illegal.

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When I started with YTTV it was $45/month and included NESN. Those days are long gone.[/QUOTE]

Same situation for me, but I lost the YES Network.

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Originally Posted by baldman (Post 2248921)

We golf with a couple who were using one of these illegal fire sticks and are being sued by programers for 100,000 dollars for using one of these fire sticks . They got caught as part of raids that took place in Polk County and in Kentucky.

hmm, first hand knowledge of risks of wanting to feel special and steal / cheat the system. . and everyone wants to feel special by cheating the system, until it doesn't work any more. .

like everything in life, it works like historical precedence until it doesn't. .

I prefer at this age to just follow the rules. . . helps me sleep at night knowing I don't have to feel special. .

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Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy (Post 2249316)

Correct. Ignorance of the law is not a defense

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Originally Posted by laboutj (Post 2248189)

You mean like Suppose.tv? That's what I used when I was comparing the different streaming services.

That's a great website.Thanks for sharing!

Omnivision: Careful- may want to read this- Link

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Originally Posted by bsloan1960 (Post 2250351)

Is Omnivision.us an IPTV Service? - #39 by skook1448 - IPTV - TROYPOINT Insider

Thanks for finding that.

Well he has a Gmail account and is a realtor. Maybe it is legitimate. :rolleyes:

If you live in the Villages of Newell, Lake Denham, or Middleton the best option is Centric Fiber. They now also offer TV packages that include local stations. Best of all NO Contracts.
Besides. Spectrum really screwed their customers this week. No longer carry Disney, ESPN, abc. And many other stations.
Centric came out and installed the same day I called

These guys rock. Best service I’ve ever had. Check them out.

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Originally Posted by xkeowner (Post 2248229)

I have YTTV for most major cable networks so I can recod and watch. I supplement with omnivision.us @ $365 per year for almost any sporting event including NESN and most, maybe all, of the regional broadcasts even though I am not in their market area. The one drawback is I cannot record although that may be a capability in the future.

I am very interested in researching Omnivision. However, I can't seem to find anything about them that relates to television. What am I doing wrong? Could you possibly post a link?
Please remember I am a seriously challenged non-tech person. Thank you for any advice.

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Originally Posted by yellowtownhouse (Post 2252649)

Unfortunately, what you are doing wrong is you are trying to find Omnivision.

The fact that you are having trouble should tell you something. It's easy to find Netflix, Max, Hulu, YouTube, Sling, and a host of others. Legitimate services *want* to be found but Omnivision apparently does not.

Hulu and YouTube will charge $75+/month to give you local channels. Sling doesn't provide local channels because it would make the service too expensive. The NFL Sunday Ticket is a $300 option on top of YouTubeTV and I believe MLB and NHL both have packages they will sell. Omnivision offers your local channels, local channels from other areas, movies, and all sports for only $30/month. How is it possible that they can offer so much for so little when other providers cannot?

The answer is, because Omnivision is pirating (stealing) the broadcasts. It may or may not be illegal to use the service but I wouldn't want to take the chance. Watch this video from post #41 for a good explanation.

Some possible drawbacks to streaming illegal content:

Has Anyone Gotten in Trouble for Using a Jailbroken Firestick? - CyberTalk.

There are very few people being sued for streaming pirated copyright content even though it is possible. However, with Omnivision the provider of the illegal content is breaking the law and if he gets arrested he has a list of customers that he may be able to use as leverage to reduce his sentence and or fines. Although improbable the people affected will be easier targets for lawsuits than someone who obtained a similar device by more discreet means especially if you are not paying by cash. That is the increased risk you take on for enjoying the extremely user friendly interface and virtually unlimited content.