[TorrentFreak] “Six Strikes” Anti-Piracy Scheme Starts Monday

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The much-discussed U.S. six strikes anti-piracy scheme is expected to go live on Monday. The start date hasn’t been announced officially by the CCI but a source close to the scheme confirmed the plans. During the coming months millions of BitTorrent users will be actively monitored by copyright holders. After repeated warnings, Internet subscribers risk a heavy reduction in download speeds and temporary browsing restrictions. […]

We previously learned that AT&T will block users’ access to some of the most frequently visited websites on the Internet, until they complete a copyright course. Verizon will slow down the connection speeds of repeated pirates, and Time Warner Cable will temporarily interrupt people’s ability to browse the Internet. […]

Also, those who download through Usenet, cyberlockers or other non-P2P services can not be monitored by the copyright alert system at all. […]

“Six Strikes” Anti-Piracy Scheme Starts Monday