here is the proof we were looking for about nag 3 oh dear

**khenryashley** · 3 December, 2009, 21:10

Originally posted by trevor1969

The long awaited roll out of Nagra 3 by Virgin Media to encrypt their cable services has begun, with Leeds being the first area of the UK to be upgraded to the new system.

According to reports, it will be rolled out across the South of England over January, the Midlands by February, and the North West of England by March. By Easter, all of Virgin Media?s cable services should be running with Nagra 3 encryption.

This will make it virtually impossible for anyone to view premium cable channels broadcast by Virgin Media except by legitimate paid subscribers, resulting in a serious blow to existing cable pirates.

The news has long been expected, after Nagra 3 was rolled out in the Republic of Ireland earlier this year, and hardware upgrades to allow for it to be rolled out in the UK have been sent out through 2009.

While cable pirates will no doubt be disappointed that their favourite premium cable channels will no longer be available for free, Virgin are offering two months free upgrade on their TV services to new and existing customers.

If cable services are no longer wanted, then Sky has been providing special offers on Sky + and Sky HD for the Christmas season to bring in subscribers to premium channels.

Of course, there are also options to use Freeview, Freesat, or even use satellite equipment to explore the range of Free To Air (FTA) channels, which do not require subscription services.

In the meantime, when approached by Techwatch for comment, a Virgin Media spokesperson replied ?We do not comment on security issues.?

Can we have a link to this article.

**dctyper** · 3 December, 2009, 21:12

Virgin rolls out Nagra 3 in Leeds area

its only tech watch

guess work for the timing, i recon it will be quicker, ireland was done in 12 weeks if i remember rightly

**cgscott** · 3 December, 2009, 21:14

We'll be kicking back here in scotland till after easter.

Ireland was the correct place to test as there are a lot less exchanges and fewer subscibers than the UK mainland.

Actuall probably 1/4 - 1/2 of London would cover irelands usage.

So its gonna take a lot longer than just a few months to roll this out from Lands End to .John o' Groats

**trevor1969** · 3 December, 2009, 21:36

well i say its been good for atleast 4 yrs im happy with what ive had all good things come to an end many thanks to this excellent forum i no dought imagine this forum will help us in the futre when indeed we do go to nag 3

**sakiblateef** · 3 December, 2009, 22:00

Many of us have been getting free TV for nearly 7 years. Thats a very long time and I'm suprised why they didn't put a stop to it a lot earlier.

Also not forgetting the analogue hack which puts another few years on top of the 7 years.

**steve3123** · 3 December, 2009, 22:50

so when nag 3 hits, what will my box get? just FTA?

**ukbenc** · 3 December, 2009, 23:08

Yep I lost all my movie channels and sports today, shame as I was looking forward to watching the boxing this weekend

I know its very early days but do you think there will be plans to have a box running on the new Nag 3 encryption?

**maca** · 3 December, 2009, 23:22

dont think so m8.....

**dogsdinner** · 3 December, 2009, 23:23

Cant complain I have had a good run for over 4 years not as long as some ( but some of us were slow learners),so I will just enjoy the time I have left with my Krypt ( the irony is my krypt will end up in a krypt ).

Cant see a hack any time soon so we will all have to explore the wonders of satellite, just hope they have the patience for us all when we make a mass exodus on to their side off the forum in search of Saturday football.

**psats** · 3 December, 2009, 23:34

Originally posted by dogsdinner

Cant complain I have had a good run for over 4 years not as long as some ( but some of us were slow learners),so I will just enjoy the time I have left with my Krypt ( the irony is my krypt will end up in a krypt ).

Cant see a hack any time soon so we will all have to explore the wonders of satellite, just hope they have the patience for us all when we make a mass exodus on to their side off the forum in search of Saturday football.

better start reading and researching your options before you get black screen.

**ukbenc** · 4 December, 2009, 10:08

Originally posted by maca58

dont think so m8.....

Ah well cant grumble really I had a good run

Is it just movies and sport that will be lost or all channels eventually? Im just thinking I can live without the movies and sports there are other ways to get to them

**mickarick** · 4 December, 2009, 10:51

Originally posted by dogsdinner

Cant complain I have had a good run for over 4 years not as long as some ( but some of us were slow learners),so I will just enjoy the time I have left with my Krypt ( the irony is my krypt will end up in a krypt ).

Cant see a hack any time soon so we will all have to explore the wonders of satellite, just hope they have the patience for us all when we make a mass exodus on to their side off the forum in search of Saturday football.

Keep that krypt they work on sattalitte as well so im told .

**mark8393** · 4 December, 2009, 11:09

may do, but you will need a sat tuner.

**gmb45** · 4 December, 2009, 11:10

Originally posted by dctyper

Virgin rolls out Nagra 3 in Leeds area

its only tech watch

guess work for the timing, i recon it will be quicker, ireland was done in 12 weeks if i remember rightly

theres still no concrete proof, any 1 can post stuff like this.

here is the proof we were looking for about nag 3 oh dear

here is the proof we were looking for about nag 3 oh dear

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