topic Re: Connecting stream via wifi. in Sky Stream

Connecting stream via wifi.

Bozaboy — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 11:04:45 GMT

As sky stream can be connected via wifi. What is feasibility of using mobile phone tethering as a source if no broadband is available. For example to use aboard canal boat which does have power for the puck.

Re: Connecting stream via wifi.

MarkGoldsmith — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 11:12:35 GMT

If you are trying to use the stream puck outside the registered address you would be in breach of the T&Cs. Sky have monitoring available where they can see if a stream puck is essentially being used as different geographical locations.

At the registered address, using a 4G/5G enabled device is certainly an option as a backup for a broadband outage, however it will likely consume the data rather quickly so probably isn't advisable for a long period.

Re: Connecting stream via wifi.

TimmyBGood — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 11:23:35 GMT

@Bozaboy

As @MarkGoldsmith indicates, if the boat isn't the postal address where the service was ordered then that's a breach of the T&C's.

HD on Stream runs at a rate of several gigabytes per hour, so a generous data allowance would be required.

Re: Connecting stream via wifi.

mirrors90 — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 15:54:31 GMT

Would they be able to tell if I took it through my 5g ? If I connect at home on mobile and away - surely they wouldn't be able to geolocate me as they do on broadband ?

Re: Connecting stream via wifi.

Jporch316 — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 16:56:55 GMT

@mirrors90 wrote:
Would they be able to tell if I took it through my 5g ? If I connect at home on mobile and away - surely they wouldn't be able to geolocate me as they do on broadband ?

As the terms and conditions prohibit this you shouldn't do it

Re: Connecting stream via wifi.

mirrors90 — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 17:14:56 GMT

The curiosity got me , so i googled the implications - they will charge you £26 every month - depending on how long you watch from outside your house.

I guess thats to stop me from posting a puck to someone else and then they get "free" sky.

Re: Connecting stream via wifi.

MarkGoldsmith — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 17:20:38 GMT

@mirrors90 wrote:
The curiosity got me , so i googled the implications - they will charge you £26 every month - depending on how long you watch from outside your house.

I guess thats to stop me from posting a puck to someone else and then they get "free" sky.

Yeah that's essentially the reason. I believe the T&Cs also mentions they may terminate the subscription and account as well if they decide to.

Re: Connecting stream via wifi.

mirrors90 — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 17:24:15 GMT

Makes sense.

Sky are subject to rightsholders contracts so have to be very active on this