Locast Shuts Down For Now Amid Legal Battle

In a terse email to users this morning, Locast announced it was suspending operations entirely. As a non-profit, Locast was designed from the very beginning to operate in accordance with the strict letter of the law, but in response to the court’s recent rulings, with which we respectfully disagree, we are hereby suspending operations, effective immediately. Thank you. The Streamable has collected other ways you can stream local channels in Locast’s absence. The Streamable contacted Locast’s legal team. “The case will continue, likely including an appeal, to resolve the remaining…

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Free TV service Locast suspends operations after legal loss

Locast, a service that streamed local TV for free in about three dozen U.S. cities, is suspending operations after losses in court against the broadcast industry By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer September 2, 2021, 10:42 PM • 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Locast, a service that streamed local TV for free in about three dozen U.S. cities, suspended its operations Thursday after losses in court against the broadcast industry. The owners of the country’s major broadcast TV networks — ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox…

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