TV streaming service Locast suspends service after court ruling

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Locast has announced that it is suspending its TV streaming service starting today, following a court ruling earlier this week in a lawsuit from ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC, which jointly sued the nonprofit service shortly after it launched. “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,” an email to Locast users sent out this morning reads.…

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Locast’s free TV service shuts down after losing copyright ruling [Updated]

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Update, 9/2/2021: Locast said it is shutting down its TV service, at least for now, in response to its loss in court. “We are suspending operations, effective immediately,” Locast said in a message on its homepage. “As a nonprofit, 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.” Original Story, 9/1/2021: The major broadcast networks have won a big copyright ruling…

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Court Ruling Against Locast Gets the Law Wrong; Lets Giant Broadcast Networks Control Where and How People Watch Free TV

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In a blow to millions of people who rely on local television broadcasts, a federal court ruled yesterday that the nonprofit TV-streaming service Locast is not protected by an exception to copyright created by Congress to ensure that every American has access to their local stations. Locast is evaluating the ruling and considering its next steps. The ruling, by a judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, does the opposite of what Congress intended: it threatens people’s access to local news and vital information…

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How to cut cable and watch sports

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Thanks to streaming vide services like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video cable has been losing ground with cord cutters for years now, cutting cable guy has been a gaining steam. With movies, TV shows and streaming service originals it has been tough for traditional pay TV to make case for live TV.But the one area where live TV dominates is … Sports. And that has left many would be “cord cutters” to hold off to “cut cable guy” , asking how to cut cable and watch sports. In some…

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How to cut Cable Bill ?

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$5 here, $10 there, and sometimes $20 , what is it ? Answer Cable bill.It never seem to get less expensive, there seems to be small increases but may take control of your budget.Here are some way you can take action and lower your bill right now. Pay attention to the fees on your Bills There are some fees that are unavailable but there are some that you can avoid by tweaking your plan. Make sure to call your Cable provider and ask about about those fees. Premium channels ,…

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Can I Cut Cable with Roku ?

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How to cut the cord It’s intimidating to call the cable or satellite provider to cancel your service, don’t call when you are not ready emotionally or with information. To make it easier here are some tips that worked for me as a Roku user. Be prepared Gather your latest Bill or bills, visit their website and check the internet-only rates for new subscribers. Ask for this rate when call to reduce your service. Pick a time and place where you won’t feel rushed, depending on your provider you may…

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Ultimate Cord Cutting Guide 2020

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Local Channels (CBS, ABC, NBC & Fox) This part is really easy, and exactly why NoCable.org exists. Just plug your address into our homepage and it will tell you the EXACT antenna that will work for your area. We provide you a channel list and the recommended DTV antenna for anyone within 80 miles of a broadcast tower. It couldn’t be any easier!! Movies & Cable Channels With the help of a Roku, you will be able to watch any movies or network shows (without the need of a DVR!) you want. The three…

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14 Best Cable TV Alternatives For 2021 To Cut The

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This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more information. Tired of paying high cable prices month after month? I hear you…cable can be very expensive, and it’s not going to get any cheaper… In fact, the average U.S. household pays more than $100 per month for their monthly cable subscription. But the good news is that there are plenty of cable TV alternatives out there thanks to on-demand streaming services that could save you $1200 or more every year. So if you are wondering how to…

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Watch local news

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More and more Americans are awakening to the advantages of over the air TV and are catching their local broadcasts without having to pay top dollar. And new types of streaming services are also getting in on the game, offering custom streams to people all over the country. In this chapter, we’ll focus on how to watch local news broadcasts, primarily those broadcast by local affiliates of the four major networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX). Free TV is still the best solution to watch local news If you can…

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Cutting the Cord: TV makes local TV pretty simple

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The Simple.TV second generation settop box.(Photo: Simple.TV) Simple.TV is an aptly named system for cord cutters looking to harness free over-the-air local TV signals. By connecting the Simple.TV settop box to your home network and antenna, you can watch local network broadcasts on the Web via Macintosh or Windows computers or on your smartphone, tablet or TV. Interest in free digital TV has grown in the wake of the June Supreme Court decision about Aereo. Upstart Aereo had been streaming on the Net over-the-air channels in 11 cities, renting subscribers…

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