Signal Theft

What is Satellite Signal Theft?
Satellite signal theft refers to the act of illegally tapping into cable TV systems as well as receiving satellite signals without authorization. Pirates supply consumers with illegal cable decoders and descramblers.

This activity clearly violates the Radiocommunication Act (http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/showtdm/cs/R-2) which makes it illegal to deal in devices used for unauthorized decryption of satellite signals.

What the CMPDA Is Doing To Combat The Problem?
The CMPDA works closely with agencies such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), other police forces and industry stakeholders to combat the problem of the illegal manufacturing, sale and distribution of devices used for the unauthorized decryption of signals.

In addition, the CMPDA is an active member of the Coalition Against Satellite Signal Theft. If you have information on satellite signal theft that you would like to share with the CMPDA, please complete this form of place a confidential call to 1-800-363-9166.