Unauthorized Decryption
119 Unauthorized decryption in the cable environment is similar to that in satellite and digital terrestrial broadcasting, where encryption is used to exclude those who have not paid for services or are not authorized users. Some states prohibit the circumvention of encryption systems, such as unscrambling signals, to gain access to broadcasts without authorization or in ways that are not permitted by law.
120 Unauthorized decryption does not affect the cable service providers or broadcasters’ costs of production, programming, or distribution because those are borne to serve paying customers. However, those engaging in unauthorized decryption that would otherwise be able and willing to pay for service deny that revenue to the cable system and broadcasters. Consequently, the average price per legitimate customer could be increased as part of cost recovery.
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