Yes, sometimes customers are watching copyrighted content, but they aren't downloading that material. So, what's the catch? Turns out, legally, there might not be one in Canada, at least not yet. "It works very similar to Netflix, except you get to watch whatever you want to watch," said Joel Adams, who sells loaded Android boxes online from his home in Hubbards, N.S. The device could be a threat not only to cable companies but also to video streaming services. There are no monthly fees, just the up-front cost of the device. That means vendors can load them with special software so the gadget can access an almost unlimited amount of television shows and movies.Ĭustomers attach the loaded box to their TV and stream whatever they want, with no commercials. The devices are similar to Apple TV, but they use the Android operating system. Here's how it works: vendors start with a basic Android TV box. But the promise of television without monthly bills is real, and it's a fast growing business. "You will have instant access to watch every episode of any TV show … and never pay a monthly bill!" promises the company's website.Ĭustomers do have to pay for the device, which sells for around $100 to $200, depending on the model. company promotes its TV box as the " cable killer." "Say goodbye to your cable bills and get your TV for free," boasts an advertisement for the Free TV Box in Canada.Ī U.S. The online ads sound too good to be true.
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