It has become something of a cultural icon in Ireland: the so-called dodgy box. [ Dodgy box Q&A: Could I face prosecution?Opens in new window ]The dodgy boxes were identified as the main culprits. Sky Ireland recently took action against the man who ran the copyright infringing IPTV is Easy streaming service. As it goes after this crop of 304 dodgy-box users, Sky Ireland is simultaneously attempting to bolster its position within the market. A further hit to consumers’ pockets over the coming months would increase the allure of the dodgy box and make the premium products appear all the more costly.

Source: The Irish Times April 08, 2026 17:02 UTC