billmarnie
22-03-2004, 09:59 AM
I obtained the following information from Optus who recommended I purchase a UEC910. However it will not receive other FTA. Can anyone suggest a receiver that will receive MCRYPT and other FTA, such as BBC World.
Proposed changes to Aurora smart cards
Please note: The following information is related to remote and rural Optus Aurora customers and end-users only.
Smart card changes for remote and regional broadcasting services
Optus is proposing some changes in regard to the Optus Aurora broadcasting services, and in particular the smart card technology used.
The information below details these changes and also outlines the steps that Optus is taking in order to minimise any impact on distributors and end users of the Aurora services.
Existing encryption service
Since launching the Aurora platform Optus has utilised the Irdeto encryption technology that operates Version 1 (V1) smart cards to deliver a range of satellite broadcasting services, including remote area broadcasting services (RABS) across Australia.
These services are delivered to a range of businesses, government departments and Direct-To-Home (DTH) end users. The total number of Aurora end users is 40,000 of which approximately 32,000 are RABS DTH end users.
To receive the Aurora service, customers require a satellite dish, a decoder and a smart card to unscramble the encrypted signals.
Proposed changes to MCRYPT smart cards
Optus has recently made a decision to introduce the MCRYPT encryption smart card technology and phase out support for the V1 smart card encryption system.
This decision was made for a number of reasons. The new MCRYPT service has the advantage of being more ‘secure’, and will also decrease the incidence of signal piracy.
Simulcrypt period
Optus is committed to ensuring the introduction of the new MCRYPT service will have minimal impact on existing customers and end users. For this reason Optus has decided to simulcrypt both the MCRYPT and V1 technologies for a maximum of five years, commencing in late 2003.
The decision to simulcast both the MCRYPT and the V1 encryption services means that all end users (either the new MCRYPT cards or the current V1 cards) will receive the Aurora services.
Optus does not anticipate any interruption to the V1 service as a result of the decision to simulcrypt MCRYPT. Those customers who are currently using the V1 cards, can continue using these cards until the simulcrypt period comes to an end. Most existing cards will reach the end of their natural life before this time and will then need to be replaced with the new MCRYPT card.
In respect of new customers, Optus is now unable to obtain any more V1 smart cards to supply distributors. Therefore new customers will need to obtain a new MCRYPT card in order to access Aurora services. These can be obtained from the normal distribution channels.
More information about Optus Aurora services
For more information about Optus Aurora services, please contact the Satellite Services Support team on 1300 301 681.
Proposed changes to Aurora smart cards
Please note: The following information is related to remote and rural Optus Aurora customers and end-users only.
Smart card changes for remote and regional broadcasting services
Optus is proposing some changes in regard to the Optus Aurora broadcasting services, and in particular the smart card technology used.
The information below details these changes and also outlines the steps that Optus is taking in order to minimise any impact on distributors and end users of the Aurora services.
Existing encryption service
Since launching the Aurora platform Optus has utilised the Irdeto encryption technology that operates Version 1 (V1) smart cards to deliver a range of satellite broadcasting services, including remote area broadcasting services (RABS) across Australia.
These services are delivered to a range of businesses, government departments and Direct-To-Home (DTH) end users. The total number of Aurora end users is 40,000 of which approximately 32,000 are RABS DTH end users.
To receive the Aurora service, customers require a satellite dish, a decoder and a smart card to unscramble the encrypted signals.
Proposed changes to MCRYPT smart cards
Optus has recently made a decision to introduce the MCRYPT encryption smart card technology and phase out support for the V1 smart card encryption system.
This decision was made for a number of reasons. The new MCRYPT service has the advantage of being more ‘secure’, and will also decrease the incidence of signal piracy.
Simulcrypt period
Optus is committed to ensuring the introduction of the new MCRYPT service will have minimal impact on existing customers and end users. For this reason Optus has decided to simulcrypt both the MCRYPT and V1 technologies for a maximum of five years, commencing in late 2003.
The decision to simulcast both the MCRYPT and the V1 encryption services means that all end users (either the new MCRYPT cards or the current V1 cards) will receive the Aurora services.
Optus does not anticipate any interruption to the V1 service as a result of the decision to simulcrypt MCRYPT. Those customers who are currently using the V1 cards, can continue using these cards until the simulcrypt period comes to an end. Most existing cards will reach the end of their natural life before this time and will then need to be replaced with the new MCRYPT card.
In respect of new customers, Optus is now unable to obtain any more V1 smart cards to supply distributors. Therefore new customers will need to obtain a new MCRYPT card in order to access Aurora services. These can be obtained from the normal distribution channels.
More information about Optus Aurora services
For more information about Optus Aurora services, please contact the Satellite Services Support team on 1300 301 681.