A: Under the terms of our agreement with SANZAR, we must encrypt all Rugby Union games to prevent splliage into territories where we do not have the rights e.g. Australia. However, the rest of Australia Network remains Free to Air.

We are supplying and sending Smart Cards for decrypting the Rugby signal free of charge.

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A: If you are watching Australia Network on IS-8 you may need to upgrade your box. We are using the Irdeto 2 (Version 5) encryption system. Make sure that you check with your retailer that any new box your purchase is compatible with Irdeto "softcell" version 2.09 or later. This should be available in decoder boxes built after 2001. Some models which do work include: Humax, AMT and Standsound.

In some cases, you may be able to buy an "expansion slot" or "conditional access module (cam)" for your existing box, which is cheaper than upgrading.

The cam module required is the Eurocam with revision 1.10b or later. (Part #904505). It looks like this:

If you are watching Australia Network via IS-5 and have a Scientific Atlanta decoder box, you can use your existing system to watch our encrypted programming.

However we need some information about your box so that we can authorise your viewing.

If you are watching Australia Network via IS-2 or IS-5 and haven't registered your decoder box with us, do so by following the steps under IS-5 Decoder registration below.

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A: If you watch Australia Network Free to Air via IS-8 on your own satellite equipment and want to view our encrypted programs then yes.

Note: If you receive us via a CABLE OR SATELLITE OPERATOR then you need take no action.

register for your Smart Card below.

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A: You may need to upgrade your box if there is no slot. We are using the Irdeto 2 encryption system, which works with the majority of digital decoder boxes available today. Make sure that you check with your retailer that any new box you purchase is compatible with Irdeto "softcell" version 2.09 or later. This should be available in decoder boxes built after 2001. Some models which do work include: Humax, AMT and Standsound.

In some cases, you may be able to buy an "expansion slot" or "conditional access module (cam)" for your existing box, which is cheaper than upgrading.

The cam module required is the Eurocam with revision 1.10b or later. (Part #904505). It looks like this:

register for your Smart Card below.

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A: Download our list of common errors and solutions [pdf download] and follow the advice. If your problem persists contact us.

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