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Judge issues injunction against shutter streaming service Locast
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Judge issues injunction against shutter streaming service Locast

Posted on September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 by Matthew Keys

The injunction allows Locast to appeal a judge’s earlier ruling that found the service acted outside copyright exemptions.

Sling TV removes Locast, directs customers to Air TV device
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Sling TV removes Locast, directs customers to Air TV device

Posted on September 3, 2021September 3, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Dish Network has removed an integration with Locast on its streaming television service Sling TV.

Locast suspends operations after court ruling
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Locast suspends operations after court ruling

Posted on September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Streaming broadcast television service Locast announced on Thursday it would immediately suspend its operation in the three dozen regional markets where it offers service. The…

Locast will stop interrupting streams with donation request
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Locast will stop interrupting streams with donation request

Posted on September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 by Matthew Keys

After an unfavorable court ruling this week, Locast says it will no longer interrupt live video streams with a request that a viewer donates.

Broadcasters score small victory in legal battle against Locast
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Broadcasters score small victory in legal battle against Locast

Posted on August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 by Matthew Keys

A federal judge in New York denied Locast’s affirmative defense in a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by network broadcasters.

Locast launches on Vizio smart TVs
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Locast launches on Vizio smart TVs

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Local broadcast streamer Locast is now natively integrated into Vizio’s line of smart television sets, the company announced on Wednesday.

Locast adds channels from Pittsburgh market to free streamer
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Locast adds channels from Pittsburgh market to free streamer

Posted on July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Locast has expanded to a 35th market, making local broadcast channels available to viewers served by the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.

Locast begins offering service to Raleigh-Durham TV market
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Locast begins offering service to Raleigh-Durham TV market

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Locast is now offering its free streaming television service in the Raleigh-Durham broadcast market.

Locast expands to another television market
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Locast expands to another television market

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Locast announced on Monday its expansion to another local market, one that serves television viewers across three states.

Broadcasters, Locast trade barbs in letter to judge
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Broadcasters, Locast trade barbs in letter to judge

Posted on April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Broadcasters accuse Locast of operating under a “freemium” model, not as a not-for-profit as claimed.

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