TVizion claim ignorance of free PPV pirated streams
If someone offered you free access to an advertised pay per view broadcast in your home, you’d assume it was pirated – right?
Not TVizion, who claim complete ignorance the “free” PPV streams they offered in promotions were pirated.
Following a “major outage” of the pirated stream service that “has affected thousands of TVizion subscribers”, Anthony Nitz (Director of Marketing and Sales) has provided an explanation.
Unknown to us here at TVizion, the service that we use to aggregate and compile our streaming and video on demand content, as well as manage all of our licensing agreements, was involved in a major lawsuit.
As part of that lawsuit, an injunction was filed against them requiring that service to suspend all activities pending a final result.
It’s important to note that Tvizion was not part of this lawsuit.
Nitz doesn’t disclose the name of the service TVizion used to provide subscribers with access to pirated content.
Regrettably, we were not given any notice that this was happening, or that a shutdown was imminent.
Kind of a strange claim to make since Dish Network sued TVizion for copyright infringement back in April.
The injunction and TVizion’s case might be two separate cases, but TVizion is certainly no stranger to providing access to pirated content.
Surely they can’t claim they knew the risks of doing so on a commercial basis.
Not to be deterred, Nitz goes to state the company is “in talks with alternative services”.
We were hopeful that the service would resume in no more than just a few days.
But, as those days went by, we realized that we needed to search for an alternative to replace your service with something with at least an equal or even better experience.
Nitz claims “what is coming” is “a significant improvement” over their previous service provider.
Current TVizion subscriptions have been suspended. The company has no timeframe for when their substitute service will be up and running.
Regarding Dish Network’s lawsuit, a summons was issued against 247 Smart Life, TVizion and Jim Pshehalouk on April 30th.
TVizion is a service offered through 247 Smart Life, both companies of which are owned by Pshehalouk.
Neither 247 SmartLife, TVizion or Pshehalouk have filed an answer to Dish Network’s lawsuit as at the time of publication.
Update 20th July 2019 – The TVizion marketing video referenced in this article featuring Anthony Nitz has been pulled offline.
Setv is the company they get their service thru, which has been down as well.
They charged $20/month for the same service. They are not a network marketing company.
Hey Mike M.
Do you have any links or other information to support your claim that TVizion used SetTV?
Not that I don’t believe you, just wanted a link or something that helps your statement, because it would help me, as I’m considering a law suit against the top people in the organization, but not against the company, which if my research is anywhere accurate, TVizion is actually a subsidy of NuMedia LLC based out of Hong Kong, headed up by a guy named Chris Collin. (Do a whois on tvizion.com, as well as Tvizion.org)
I had signed up and noticed when using the service a lot of “questionable” content in their VOD, like with sub-titles in Korean / Chinese or even Russian or a logo displaying a DishNetwork, floating on the screen and then re-transmissions setting displayed. (I have tons of screen shots).
I also went though, on the computer based version, and counted every single channel and only got 390, not the “over 500 channels” they claim in their advertising materials.
I sent support an email on May 4th 2018
I haven’t heard anything back from them yet, and don’t expect too any time soon.
Um ..Yes they had a MULTI level comission plan to scam the many people below the top
Remember that all these systems are simply selling the FREE DOWNLOAD of KODI.TV which anyone can get on their computer.
Unfortunately, The owners were sEFLISH enough to try to scam people into paying for something that is FREE. Buy a streaming box on Ebay for 19.95 and have it on your T.V.. Or use it on your compouter free… NO MONTHLY…
I’m pretty new to all this and just learning about he TV entertainment business.
Did anyone read the terms of agreement, the last two-four pages tell you you rights.. Uusally,as they say, you have no rights and the company etc.. has no accountability etc.. tha is the way most online agreements state in one way or he other in thier terms & agreements.
They do have an Tvision does have an “opt out” provison (need to read it carefully).. from the day you subscribers/become an associate/distributor, you had 30 days to contact the legal department and “opt out”.
I took it further and set up my terms with Tvizion etc. Back in May I sent them my “Opt out” and to hold all executives, directors, officer personally accountable on a cumulative basis along with Tvizion etc.
If you did not do this, you don’t have a chance in court and are relegated to Arbitration and have to pay AAA (American Arbitration Association) fees for claims under 75,000. NO attorney will take your case on a contingency!
If you claim is over 75,000, Tvizion etc. picks of up the AAA fees.
I covered my but in case something went wrong. there is a chance that the Federal or State court will hold my claims as Class representative or Class Party Representative meritorious.
Again, if you did not opt out and set your own terms, you are relegated to an individual clam handled in Arbitration.
I did not know if any wrong doing, however, In business, since I was going to dedicate full tie to this venture, I usually cover and protect myslef legally.
If any one has did the “opt out” or set there own terms with the Legal Department of Tvizion etc.. Please contact me to go forward and hold the companies(s) and the directors, officers and employees personally accountable.
There is power in numbers, it only take one person to file a Class Action and have it certified as a Class Action, I have been party representative in 3 Classes Actions. However, the company insulated itself pretty good as most companies do and make Class Actions, arguably, almost impossible.
This seems to be very complicated, did anyone read the law suit filed in State or Federal court, that is where he rubber meets the road.. I’m agnostic, but need to read the complaint to get a full understanding,this may be a slap suit against TVizion or there may be merit to the case..
rumors seem to be flying, but if if there is no merit to the law suit, it will leave a black clout over Tvizon for awhile.
I contend that Tvizion doesn’t gt there content from Set TV! I would like to see that evidence!!
Those that are concerned, please read the court files that will tell the tail… We can rumor and make claims all day, but the rule of law and due process of law will tell us most of everything and needs to play out…
The judge may not see merit and dismiss the case and NOT render an injunction or conversely, he or she may.
Btw, Jim Feras (*sp) is the CEO of Tvizon and it was just purchased for $200,000 million and my understanding is that he has a 5 year contract after he sold the company abut a month or two ago. Was that a lie?
Lets try to get facts and keep rumors at bay. If anyone has additional evidence based on merit, please provide to me or add to the comment section here.. (Ozedit: attempt to take discussion offsite removed)
Of course it was. A company that combines Chinese hardware with a pirated content kodi plugins isn’t worth $200,000 million.
A little “incongruity” music there, if you please, Mr Maestro
BTW, exactly how much is $200,000 million ??
Two hundred thousand for a highly suspect TV pirate company is unlikely. Two hundred million for the same company is so unrealistic it just HAS to be made up
So I’ve been a distributor since February. They made it sound like this was their platform and they had full control of the content. They swore up and down they were licensed and FCC compliant.
Last Saturday on the weekly conference call (the Tvizion service was offline Friday) Jim Ferras said, “We’ve been telling you guys for months that we were going to have a major upgrade. Well guess what guys? It’s here.”
Ferras flat out said the reason Tvzion was offline was because of the upgrade. Then they come out with a video from Anthony Nitz their Marketing Director on Monday stating that the reason for the service interruption is that their “aggregator” was being sued and their was an injunction for a “Cease and Desist.”
SetTv was shut down on Wednesday or Thursday of last week and Tvizion was offline on Friday. Somebody mentioned above that Tvizion was a Master Reseller for SetTV which makes sense now.
They are all a bunch of lying SOB’s. Hope they all go to jail!
Regarding the sale for 200MM. The only documentation online about the company (NuMedia) that made the purchase is nothing more than articles of the sale.
This NuMedia company was supposed to be one of the top 10 MLM companies on the planet. Again, a quick google search for NuMedia doesn’t come up with anything. Sounds like a bunch of BS to me.
And who in their right mind would invest 200MM in a company that doesn’t even own their own platform?
Not to mention the fact that anyone investing that amount of money would make sure to cross all their “T’s” and dot all their “I’s.”
Come on people, “I was born at night, but it wasn’t last night.”
I just wanted to say that if anyone feels helpless about getting their money back from TVizion because of some “agreement”, their is hope!
If you paid for your Membership with a Credit Card, you can contact them and ask for the Dispute Department.
Explain to them that TVizion duped you and 1000’s of other people with their Lies, and that they are currently being sued by Dish Network for Piracy and Copyright Infringement, and the Dispute Department will get your money back for you, just like mine did for me!
We are all affected by this unsecured business for Scott. I appreciate you for being honest
Did anyone here the conference call at 10 am today Saturday June 16?
Tvizion, has a whole new format better then ever, and is giving everyone 15 days free just to try it out, over 2000 stations, and a solid money back guarantee.
I dont know about any of you, but I have been with them for over 3 months, there are no lawsuits or false claims, and if anyone can give a 100% proof of otherwise, and I see it in writing then I will believe it.
It almost sounds like Donald Trump, if you tell people lies all the time, they will start to believe it. Well believe this by 2020, they will be #1 in the world.
They now have a brand new site and server, and people or waiting to sign up. Guess what all the other companies are worried, so they are spreading the lies.
The case number for Dish Network L.L.C. et al v. Tvizion, LLC et al is 8:18-cv-00727, feel free to look it up.
Considering you’re questioning the existence of the lawsuit when fact checking it is straighforward, one can safely assume you’re talking out of your ass with respect to the rest of your claims.
No doubt Tvizion are scrambling to find a new service provider. The fact remains however that unless they’re paying broadcasters for their content all Tvizion are doing is charging access to pirated content.
Maybe they’ll be the largest company charging access to pirated content by 2020, who knows. Not something to be proud of either way.
And why would anyone care if you believe it or not ??
Neal,
I answered a add on craigslist I did the free trial signed up to be a subscriber, few days later I signed up to be a 1 star.
I found out about Set tv. Sent emails out about my concerns I was told that owner of set tv ripped off content from Tvizion. Is that a lie?
I was convinced to stay and I did, I already had $250 in as a 1 star.
I tried hard to sell Tivizion to family and friends purchased a 8ft. sighn for $130, fliers for another $120 Craigslist adds $95. Not to mention the 3 fliers sticks. I want my money back fore everything.
Neal G. said:
Neal, I am not in TVizion/NuMedia, and the jury is out on whether or not this company will swim or sink. but it seems be to me, you’re just spend your money and not willing to market your brand.
You need someone to help you on that one.
Or, on the other hand, the general public are well aware of the illegality of reselling pirated content, and THAT is why he is having trouble.
I am pretty sure they are simply selling the Android TV Box thing that you can buy for 30 bucks on ebay and access KODI . that is a one time fee and your done….
Typical scam.
Come to think of it, I’m pretty sure SeTV is on life support after EVERYBODY (Amazon, Columbia Pictures, Disney, NetFlix, Paramount, Sony, 20th Century Fox, Warner, Universal, …etc) sued them for piracy back in April.
NOLINKS://www.mediaplaynews.com/studios-streamers-sue-online-tv-service-for-pirating-content/
There are rumors that SeTV already closed up shop back at early June. If TVizion is still running, it can’t be using SETV.
Advice; Don’t invite friends, family or anyone into anything that requires you to recruit family, friends or anyone in order to earn money off of them.
Jim Ferras has a past.
ripoffreport.com/reports/jim-ferras-and-al-krauza/irvine-california-92656/jim-ferras-and-al-krauza-its-all-fun-and-games-until-some-one-loses-an-eye-irvine-califo-440461
I’m curious as to any arrest records as to the two of them, has the Department of Justice filed criminal action currently or in the past.
Have they ever been arrested for these Ponzi schemes. If in fact this is a new Ponzi scheme, has the FCC and the FTC been informed. If not why have they not been arrested.
If in fact this is a Ponzi scheme and one after the other, why have they been on the authorities radar.
I was a victim of a Ponzi and there was swift action against the perpetrator within 5 months of the start of the Ponzi by the SEC etc..
Tvizion isn’t a Ponzi scheme. Neither is 247 SmartLife from memory.
Regulation is reactionary and unfortunately not swift. Always has been, largely due to resource management and the time it takes to investigate and gather evidence for a potential lawsuit.
In the Ponzi I experienced, one person complained to the authorities and they shut this guy down and sanctioned him.
Is PT Numedia the same company out of Inonesia?
If they are taking money in and not giving residuals and payouts according to the payout plan, I have been told by hi ranking associated that, Tvizion before the suit, wasn’t paying out only to certain associates.
It appears that Numedia a new LLC in May of this year about a month after the filing of Dish law suit. Until then, Numedia Global LLC , apparently produces no product or services and is set up offshore in the Bahamas or something, the company has no headquarters, address or phone number.
Did a company with no product or service set up offshore, to buy Tvizion for the undisclosed amount or did they set up this new entity after the law suit was filed and continuing a scam with a Numedia being setup off shore and simply changing the name and adding new features and channels etc.
Does anyone have the address of Numedia Global LLC, the phone number etc…? I did find a NUMEDIA DISTRIBUTION LLC 22311 WARMSIDE AVE.
TORRANCE CA 90505 United States is this the same company? Also, I found a it associate with Triangle Productions out of Michigan with a P.O box and phone of 517-879-2280.
Also, found a PT Numedia Global that provides mobile and media services for mobile/Internet sector. It engages directly in the operation ranging from identifying market opportunities and defining entry strategies; and provides local operation team, including marketing and technical.
The company is based in Jakarta, Indonesia. As of December 13, 2012, PT Numedia Global operates as a subsidiary of PT Ultima Communication Indonesia.