[opendtv] Re: Broadcasters Ask Supreme Court to Intervene Over Aereo
- From: Mike Tsinberg <Mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "<opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>" <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2013 16:00:31 +0000
But even if they are able to limit subscriber to watch only local stations -
how does it makes it legal for them to resell the content to subscribers
without broadcaster license?
Best Regards,
Mike Tsinberg
http://keydigital.com
On Oct 14, 2013, at 11:55 AM, "Kon Wilms"
<konfoo@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:konfoo@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
On Mon, Oct 14, 2013 at 8:34 AM, Mike Tsinberg
<Mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:Mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
First cable systems acted exactly in the same way. They would install antenna
on a high ground then split and retransmit the signal to paying subscribers.
I agree the sling box model does not apply because its an extender of
individual service not retransmission for a fee.
I may have mentioned this point before, but allow me to throw a spanner in the
works.
When Aereo launched I noticed they were using geo-ip-restrictions, limiting
subscribers to designated geographic areas.
So for shits and giggles I set up a VM in one of their areas, port bounced my
local home network, and circumvented their system. Apparently their geo-ip
lookup is fairly amateur and doesn't take into account IP blocks assigned to
AWS, Joyent, RS, etc.
So what are the legal implications for them if I am able to sign up for their
service in Virginia when I reside in.. California?
Amusing to say the least.
Cheers
Kon
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