[Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] Locast Suspends Service
Mitchell I. Wolfe
mwolfe at vinebrook.com
Fri Sep 3 07:32:54 PDT 2021
Locast is a non-profit streaming service that allows users to view over
the air (OTA) local stations. They had provided coverage in 30+ US TV
markets.
Bob Premack was prescient regarding the long term viability of Locast
at the January 2020 meeting about TV alternatives. A judge ruled against
Locast earlier this week, and consequently Locast suspended service. The
broadcast networks had sued Locast for copyright infringement and for
violating their status as a non-profit.
Locast has cited an exception in United States copyright law that allows
retransmission of television signals by non-commercial entities at no
charge.
See numerous news articles like this TechCrunch article [1].
I have been using using an amplified indoor TV antenna (Winegard) to
receive 40+ local stations. Older TVs may not have a decent online
channel guide so I had been using the Locast Roku app as a substitute.
-- Mitch Wolfe
Links:
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[1]
https://techcrunch.com/2021/09/02/locast-suspends-local-tv-streaming-service-in-wake-of-court-ruling/
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