What is the ruling on subscribing to a central satellite dish service that broadcasts encrypted channels to the public for a fee without the knowledge of the channel owners?

It is impermissible to subscribe to or receive encrypted channels that broadcast indecency and forbidden content. As for educational channels and the like, scholars have differed regarding the permissibility of broadcasting and receiving them without the owners' permission. The preponderant view is that it is absolutely prohibited, because the issue pertains to intellectual property rights.