Originally Posted by TiltonBB (Post 409330)

Last September I went to the Xfinity store to return the cable box but I kept Xfinity internet. I had purchased a couple of Superboxes that get everything (and I do mean everything) from the internet connection and there is no monthly fee. The primary reason was so I could get the Patriot's games while in Florida but the big benefit is no more cable TV bill.

Originally Posted by BroadHopper (Post 409337)

How do I find out about the Superboxes? I just called Xfinity and they have no idea! I have internet only with Apollo Group TV on my firestick. Very happy and save tons! The wifi sucks. I have a router located in the middle of the house which is superior. I use PLNA to get the ethernet to the router.

Originally Posted by TiltonBB (Post 409343)

Superbox has nothing to do with Xfinity. I am sure Xfinity wants nothing to do with them because people who have them do not need cable TV, just internet. They are not perfect but well worth the money and the picture is great.

Google Superbox and several places to buy them come up.

If you buy one watch a YouTube video to install and set it up. I watched the video on my laptop and stopped after each step to complete the programming. It takes less than 15 minutes to get it going.

https://superboxnearme.com/products/...6e6c70d3181ef9

Originally Posted by tis (Post 409345)

So it's still working? Didn't you say you didn't know how long it will work? I would love to try it, but with my luck they would ban it as soon as I got it.

Originally Posted by TiltonBB (Post 409346)

The Superboxes are still working fine. My brother bought two of them and they are working fine as well. My thought when I bought it was that if I got three months out of it the Superbox would have saved me three months of cable TV bill and be a wash.

I bought two of them a year ago and have not paid for cable TV since then. To me, that is a win. WalMart was selling them for a while during 2025 and 2026 but I don't think they have them anymore.

Originally Posted by Google Gemini

Using a Superbox to get "free" or subscription-free access to pay-per-view events, premium cable channels, and paid live TV networks is not legal.

While the hardware itself—an Android-based media player—is legal to own (much like a computer or a standard streaming stick), how it is used to bypass paid services crosses the line into copyright infringement and digital piracy. Courts and major media companies have increasingly targeted these devices, with federal court rulings declaring that streaming boxes configured to distribute unauthorized content violate copyright laws.

Beyond the legal implications, using these devices to access unauthorized streams carries significant risks:

Service shutdowns: Because the underlying streams rely on unauthorized redistribution servers, networks and content providers frequently crack down on them, meaning the "free" channels can go dark permanently without warning or recourse.
Internet Service Provider (ISP) action: ISPs monitor massive data spikes and traffic to known piracy networks, which can result in throttled connection speeds or service termination.
Cybersecurity threats: Security researchers have highlighted that devices utilizing unvetted third-party apps often come with severe risks, including potential malware, data tracking, or unauthorized access to your home network.

Originally Posted by webmaster (Post 409349)

I’m surprised no one has mentioned the legality of this. Here’s what Google Gemini has to say about it:

Originally Posted by TiltonBB (Post 409346)

The Superboxes are still working fine. My brother bought two of them and they are working fine as well. My thought when I bought it was that if I got three months out of it the Superbox would have saved me three months of cable TV bill and be a wash.

I bought two of them a year ago and have not paid for cable TV since then. To me, that is a win. WalMart was selling them for a while during 2025 and 2026 but I don't think they have them anymore.

Originally Posted by tis (Post 409345)

So it's still working? Didn't you say you didn't know how long it will work? I would love to try it, but with my luck they would ban it as soon as I got it.

Originally Posted by secondcurve (Post 410122)

Do you steal stuff from the supermarket, too? It helps reduce your grocery bill but I wouldn't recommend it!

Originally Posted by secondcurve (Post 410124)

Stealing is stealing. The one getting ripped off in your example is the cable company. If you can't afford what someone is selling you don't steal it. This is black and white.