July 13, 2012 – Aereo, the start-up that takes live TV programming and sends it to mobile devices in New York, can continue with its service, despite objections from major broadcasters who argue that expansion can threaten the free broadcasting of events such as the Super Bowl, a judge ruled Wednesday.
US District Judge Alison Nathan said she understood how the service provided by the company, Aereo, may be unfair to broadcasters, but said the law left her no choice but to reject a request by News Corp.’s Fox and other broadcasters to stop its broadcasts.
Aereo alllows customers capture over-the-air broadcasts for viewing on iPhones, iPads and computers for $12 a month. A copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC and others, accused Aereo of copying and retransmitting their programming over the Internet unlawfully.
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