Tag: Locast
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Sling Users Can Now Access Local Channels with Locast on Fire TV
Sling TV is once again making it easier for subscribers who use Locast for locals to see what’s on TV. Sling has expanded its Locast integration and is showing Locast channels in its channel guide on Amazon Fire TV. The Sling TV and Locast integration started in February when a Sling update allowed subscribers using an Air…
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Locast Brings Free, Live Local Channels to Pittsburgh
Locast launches in Pittsburgh, PA today, reaching another one million residents. This is the free, live local channel streaming service’s 35th market. Locast will bring dozens of channels to Pittsburgh residents, including WPXI NBC 11, WTAE ABC 4, KDKA CBS 2, WPGH FOX 53, PBS, PBS Kids, as well as DABL, Stadium, Antenna, CourtTV, Movies,…
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Sling TV’s Adam Kucera on Local Channel Access, Price Hikes, and More
Over the years, Sling TV has made a name for itself by offering live TV streaming through plans that start well below the seemingly industry average of around $55 to $65 per month. And if you’ve ever wondered how the company has gotten away with that price difference for so long, the answer comes down…
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Locast Brings Free Local Channels to Columbus, OH
Locast has launched in its 34th market, expanding to Columbus, Ohio today. The free live, local channel streaming service is bringing 45 local TV channels to 2.5 million residents in the Columbus area which includes Bucyrus, Chillicothe, Marion, Mt. Vernon, and Washington Court House. Locast offers local broadcast TV via the internet for free, though…
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Locast Update Allows Users to Create Profiles, Set Favorites & Use Closed Captioning
Locast has updated its app and added a few highly requested features. Locast users can now create profiles, set and rearrange their favorite channels, and use closed captioning. Here’s a look at how to use each of the new features. To create a new user profile: Open Locast and click the circle icon in the…
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Locast Launches in Raleigh-Durham, NC
Locast has expanded to a 33rd market, launching in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina today. The free streaming service is bringing 40 local TV channels to nearly 3 million residents in the area which includes Fayetteville, Chapel Hill and Rocky Mount. Locast offers local broadcast TV via the internet for free, though the service will frequently ask…
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Locast Launches in Tri-Cities Bordering Tennessee, Kentucky & Virginia
Locast has launched in its 32nd market. The free streaming service is delivering over two dozen local channels to residents of the northeastern Tennessee cities of Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport, as well as the surrounding rural area bordering Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia. Locast offers local broadcast TV via the internet for free, though the…
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Broadcasters Are Moving Forward in Their Case Against Locast
The case against Locast is moving forward as ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC have filed a letter to the US District Court of New York, outlining their claims against Locast and asking the court to reject Locast’s defense. The suit was initiated in July 2019, over a year after Locast launched as a service to…
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Sling TV Expands Locast Integration to Android TV and Android Mobile
Sling TV is making it easier for subscribers who use Locast for locals to see what’s on TV. Sling has expanded its Locast integration and is showing Locast channels in its channel guide on Android TV and Android mobile devices. The Sling TV and Locast integration started in February when a Sling update allowed subscribers…
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Video: 5 Things You Should Know About Locast: How It Works, Supported Cities, and More
In this week’s topical deep dive, Jess and Philip team up to explore the world of Locast, the streaming service that aims to serve up access to your local, over-the-air channels via streaming. Find out what it’s like to use, which cities and markets are currently supported, what’s the deal with those donations, and more.…