Thanks cazuela,
I wasn't thinking of using the payserver directly but rather use the "keys" given to my mate every 6 months. But I guess that probably wouldn't work as I found out on anaother thread (clines and Flines).
As I don't have a lot of cash to spare (I'm a poor student :) ) , any idea how much the cheapest subscription card would be and will other card sharers be prepared to share with you given you only have an MTV card for example?
as for the box, I will check as per your suggestion.
BTW, All I'm actually only interested in watching footy (Champions league, premiere league, and Spanish league).
Again thanks for your help.
BR,
casawi.