Sky blocks customer access to Newzbin2

 

Sky has become the second internet service provider (ISP) in the UK to block access to the Newzbin2 file sharing site.

Like BT back in November, Sky was forced to take this action after the Motion Picture Association was able to get a court order telling it to stop its customers' having access to Newzbin2.

Although the MPA wants other ISPs to follow suit, Virgin and Talktalk said the entertainment body would have to get court orders if they were to block the site.

Virgin Media said: "As a responsible ISP, we will comply with any court order addressed to us but strongly believe such deterrents need to be accompanied by compelling legal alternatives."