Sunday, March 31, 2013

Aereo reportedly looks to TV distributors and ISPs to expand service

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The Wall Street Journal reports that web TV startup Aereo has discussed partnerships with television providers and ISPs in order to expand its service to more markets — but so far talks haven't proven successful given the company's ongoing legal difficulties. One potential partnership scenario reportedly includes AT&T, which may consider bundling data offerings with Aereo's video service. Aereo is also reportedly discussing partnerships with pay-TV providers like Dish Network, but faces challenges with these distributors; WSJ reports that satellite TV provider DirecTV considered a partnership with Aereo but dismissed a partnership after deciding the company's legal challenges were too risky. None of the distributors or ISPs involved in...


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via The Verge - All Posts http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/31/4168416/aereo-talks-pay-tv-distributors-isps

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