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The sale of set-top boxes that offer pirated streamed movies and television shows will be banned in Singapore as early as November 2021.

In view of the change in regulations, StarHub is offering S$120 worth of deals to customers who are willing to turn in their set-top boxes that may not be in compliance with the proposed amendments to Singapore's Copyright Act.

In exchange for the set-top boxes, customers will get a free two-year rental of StarHub TV+ Box that is worth S$120, as well as a plug-and-play Android TV-based media player, which offers "one-screen-for-all cinematic viewing experience with Ultra HD 4K support and fast WiFi connectivity", StarHub said in a media release.

Customers can send their old boxes for free and safe disposal at the following eight StarHub shops: Plaza Singapura, Tampines Mall, NEX, Jurong Point, Causeway Point, Parkway Parade, Waterway Point and Westgate.

The set-up boxes will be destroyed by a reputable e-waste recycler that StarHub said it's partnering with.

StarHub hopes to encourage customers to move towards legitimate content sources ahead of time.

This initiative runs until Aug. 31.

Top image via StarHub