Internet streaming TV service Aereo may face ongoing legal battles, but on Thursday it pushed ahead apparently undaunted and announced the upcoming launch of its service in Chicago. The news comes just a month after the company kicked off its Atlanta launch, adding to its existing base of New York City and Boston. With Chicago added to its lineup, the service will be live to more than 12 million Americans. Aereo’s legal woes stem from broadcast networks, which allege that Aereo bypasses retransmission fees in the process.
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Windy City Next Up for Aereo's Streaming TV
Posted by: Peter Suciu June 27, 2013 04:05 PMInternet streaming TV service Aereo may face ongoing legal battles, but on Thursday it pushed ahead apparently undaunted and announced the upcoming launch of its service in Chicago. The news comes just a month after the company kicked off its Atlanta launch, adding to its existing base of New York City and Boston. With Chicago added to its lineup, the service will be live to more than 12 million Americans. Aereo’s legal woes stem from broadcast networks, which allege that Aereo bypasses retransmission fees in the process.