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Cutting the cable TV cord just got a little easier for some consumers.
In a blow to major TV broadcasters, a federal appeals court ruled Monday that startup Aereo can continue to stream live local TV through its website and app.
The decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York City, affirms an earlier ruling that Aereo doesn't violate broadcasters' copyrights in airing programs over the Internet from its farm of mini-antennas in Brooklyn.
Consumer groups applauded the decision because it ushers in greater flexibility in choosing TV shows without paying a hefty cable bill. However it also signals that more legal fights will likely be waged by broadcasters eager to hold on to advertising revenues and retransmission fees that cable companies pay to carry their channels.
Good news for cable cord-cutters in Aereo win
That is an interesting development, and I'm somewhat surprised by the ruling. Note they have plans to expand in the DC area. Also note the annual fees
In a blow to major TV broadcasters, a federal appeals court ruled Monday that startup Aereo can continue to stream live local TV through its website and app.
The decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York City, affirms an earlier ruling that Aereo doesn't violate broadcasters' copyrights in airing programs over the Internet from its farm of mini-antennas in Brooklyn.
Consumer groups applauded the decision because it ushers in greater flexibility in choosing TV shows without paying a hefty cable bill. However it also signals that more legal fights will likely be waged by broadcasters eager to hold on to advertising revenues and retransmission fees that cable companies pay to carry their channels.
Good news for cable cord-cutters in Aereo win
That is an interesting development, and I'm somewhat surprised by the ruling. Note they have plans to expand in the DC area. Also note the annual fees