Locast
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 3:59 pm
Has anyone tried out the new service Locast?
Locast is a public service to Americans, providing local broadcast signals over the Internet in select cities. All you have to do is sign up online, provide your name and email address, and certify that you live in, and are logging on from, one of the select US cities (“Designated Market Area”). Then, you can select among local broadcasters and stream your favorite local station.
Evidently it's a FREE "local channel" OTA streaming service for those with weak signals or no antenna in 16 major cities (so far). I recall a company named Aero that tried to do the same some years ago and was sued out of existence. It appears that Locast has overcome these obstacles in court and will be expanding services across the country. They just opened up the Seattle market...
If you've tried it, or are currently using it, what has been your experience?
Locast is a public service to Americans, providing local broadcast signals over the Internet in select cities. All you have to do is sign up online, provide your name and email address, and certify that you live in, and are logging on from, one of the select US cities (“Designated Market Area”). Then, you can select among local broadcasters and stream your favorite local station.
Evidently it's a FREE "local channel" OTA streaming service for those with weak signals or no antenna in 16 major cities (so far). I recall a company named Aero that tried to do the same some years ago and was sued out of existence. It appears that Locast has overcome these obstacles in court and will be expanding services across the country. They just opened up the Seattle market...
If you've tried it, or are currently using it, what has been your experience?