Uplink of satellite signals

[DWS44]

As far as the international channels are concerned, Is there a way to find out HOW Dishnetwork gets these signals? Is there a way one can access the international signals bypassing the Dishnetwork? The reason I ask this question is that, back home(India) these channels are distributed via cable in different cities across the entire country. There is a middleman who grabs hold of the signals and re-distribute the signals to paid customers. If they are able to do the same why can't I do the same(possess the signals?). What equipment do you think I need to do that If I can infact DO it.
thanks
MM

If you were in India, you might have a chance at that...same as I could probably get Los Angeles local channels for free (OTA) if I lived in Los Angeles. However, since I live in South Carolina, I get the local channels for my area. There's an old saying, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do"...which means if you want it you have to pay for it!

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