Anti-piracy organisation FACT (The Federation Against Copyright Theft) and Sky have delivered legal warnings to 10 suspected illegal IPTV resellers across Ireland in the latest phase of their campaign against content piracy.

Illegal IPTV resellers sell subscriptions directly to members of the public, giving them unauthorised access to premium television, films and live sport.

The latest enforcement action targeted individuals operating across Carlow, Cork, Dublin, Kildare, Galway, Laois and Limerick. The legal warnings were served to the 10 resellers after FACT and Sky investigations identified the individuals and their addresses.

Nick Sumner, FACT Investigation Manager, said:

"llegal streaming depends on a chain of people who promote, sell and provide access to unauthorised content. This latest campaign shows that we will continue targeting every part of that chain.

“Resellers are often the direct link between illegal streaming operations and members of the public. They sell subscriptions locally through personal recommendations, social media and messaging services, while exposing customers to unreliable services and wider risks involving fraud, malware and the misuse of personal information.

“The individuals targeted have been given an opportunity to stop their illegal activity. Those who fail to comply should be under no illusion: the next step could involve civil legal action or referral to the Gardaí.”

The operation forms part of a broader crackdown on content piracy across Ireland, targeting different points at which illegal streaming services are promoted, sold and accessed.

Earlier this year, Sky obtained a High Court order requiring Revolut to disclose the details of 304 subscribers and 10 resellers linked to the illegal streaming service IPTV is Easy. Sky subsequently issued cease-and-desist letters to around 200 individuals who had paid for unlawful subscriptions.

Matthew Hibbert, Group Director of Anti-Piracy at Sky, said:

“We’re proud of our continued collaboration with FACT as we work together to disrupt every link of the content piracy supply chain in Ireland. By targeting those who enable and profit from illegal services, we are helping to protect customers and support the long-term sustainability of the creative industries.”

“Illegal streaming is not a victimless crime – it damages jobs, drains investment from the Irish creative industries, and places viewers at risk. It also puts money into the hands of criminals. That is why we will continue to take action, alongside our partners, to tackle piracy and drive awareness of its real-world consequences.”

Read the full press release at FACT's website here.