The answer to cable piracy included the use of addressable decoders known as

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Addressable decoders, also known as set-top boxes (STBs), were used to combat cable piracy by allowing cable providers to control who had access to specific channels or services. CTAM (Cable and Telecommunications Association for Marketing) is a trade association for the cable industry, TVRO (TV Receive Only) is a type of satellite equipment, PPV (Pay-Per-View) is a type of programming, and DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) is a type of satellite delivery system - all of which are not addressable decoders.

The Answer to Cable Piracy Included the Use of Addressable