Tag: Aereo

From the Archives revisits Locast’s attempt to stream local broadcast TV for free using a nonprofit copyright exemption, a model that collapsed once user payments began funding expansion. Locast also showed how free local feeds could give distributors leverage in…

From the Archives revisits Cablevision’s RS-DVR victory, which established the legal framework for cloud recording through user-initiated recordings, individualized copies, and private transmissions. The ruling helped operators replace expensive DVR hardware with scalable network storage, but it also created a…

From the Archives revisits FilmOn X’s attempt to use remote antennas and cloud delivery to stream broadcast television without traditional carriage agreements. FilmOn X’s legal strategy briefly opened a path to cable’s compulsory licensing system, which could’ve lowered the cost…

Our latest From the Archives column examines Aereo, the 2012 startup that aimed to deliver broadcast television to internet-connected devices through tiny individual antennas, bypassing cable services. Despite its innovative approach, Aereo faced fierce legal battles with major broadcasters, culminating…