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2022 FIFA World Cup™ – ELTA TV Legal Broadcast Platform and Public Broadcast Authorization Channels Explained

November 14, 2022

Recently, our company has received multiple reports from the public indicating that certain unscrupulous individuals are illegally selling pirated video apps online. These infringing apps falsely claim to provide access to the television channels and audiovisual content owned by ELTA TV (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”). In addition, we have also received information alleging that some individuals are fraudulently claiming to possess public broadcasting rights for ELTA TV channels in order to extort “public screening authorization fees” from cinemas, hotels, restaurants, and other businesses.

Given that the Company will soon broadcast the 2022 FIFA World Cup™, the 2023 Asian Games, and other major domestic and international sporting events, the following clarifications are provided regarding the legitimate broadcasting channels and authorized public screening methods for ELTA TV channels:

【1. Legitimate Broadcasting Channels】

All official ELTA TV-operated channels (five TV/online channels and four online-only channels) are legally accessible **only** through the following authorized platforms. Any other sources or providers not listed below are considered illegal and unauthorized:

1. ELTA Sports 1, 2, and 3 Channels: Available **only** through the IPTV platform (Chunghwa Telecom MOD) and the OTT platforms—Chunghwa Telecom Hami Video and ELTA.tv.

2. ELTA Sports MAX 1, 2, 3, and 4 Channels: Available **only** through the OTT platforms—Chunghwa Telecom Hami Video and ELTA.tv.

【2. Legitimate Public Screening Authorization】

Public broadcasting rights for ELTA TV channels are offered exclusively via Chunghwa Telecom MOD. Users subscribed to the MOD Public Viewing Package may play the channels in public venues on a monthly subscription basis. This package includes five channels: ELTA Sports 1–3, ELTA Drama, and ELTA General Channel. As for OTT platforms, ELTA reserves all public broadcasting rights solely for itself. The Company has **not authorized any third party** to offer or sell public viewing rights for its channels.

Accordingly, any entity wishing to publicly play ELTA channel content—such as installing loudspeakers, projectors, or organizing large-scale public screenings—must obtain prior authorization directly from the Company (no agents are authorized). ELTA hereby reiterates that, aside from the MOD Public Viewing Package, it has never granted any third party the right to sell or distribute public screening licenses for its channels. We urge all businesses and organizations to stay vigilant and verify authenticity with the Company before making any payments or agreements.

Intellectual property rights require the collective effort and support of everyone. Should you encounter individuals attempting to sell unauthorized ELTA channel rights or discover pirated content containing ELTA programming, please report it directly to the Company so we can maintain a fair and lawful copyright environment together.

We also welcome everyone to join us in the fight against piracy.
2022 FIFA World Cup™ ELTA TV Anti-Piracy Contact Email: fifareport@elta.com.tw