Aereo is a new company that streams broadcast television over the internet to cities around the world. FOX, ABC, MTV, you name it, coming from your computer at an extremely low charge – like, $8 a month kinda low. How it works? Aereo uses tiny remote antennas to capture broadcast TV signals and store them in the cloud, where we as consumers can watch them on any device we choose. No cable box, no TV, no cable bill, no problem.. So they thought.
Broadcasters, unfortunately are not behind it; they argue that Aereo is infringing on their copyrights. Aereo disagrees, and argues that there is no difference between its service and having your own antenna to watch free TV.
This Tuesday, April 22, the NYC based startup faces just about every major network broadcaster (including ABC, CBS, Fox, PBS, Telemundo) in a hearing in front of the United States Supreme Court.
Now you might say, ‘Who cares about this?’ But this case is arguable the most important case to hit the television industry since the 80’s when Sony legalized home video-recordings. This case will shape how broadcast television will be offered online in the future whether Aereo wins or not.
Who will win? If Aereo loses, their company is over for good. But if they win, which they do have a chance – the broadcasted TV that we’ve known for years could change drastically (and I sure as hell will be getting rid of my Comcast bill).
You can check out more and show your support at ProtectMyAntenna.org
Originally posted on InTheConnectedWorld.com
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