Aereo Announces Austin Launch Date

By Merrill Knox 

aereoLess than a week after a federal judge granted broadcasters a preliminary injunction against Aereo, the streaming television service has announced plans to expand to the Austin DMA.

Austin is the fourth city in Texas — after Dallas, Houston and San Antonio — where Aereo will be available. The Austin launch, scheduled for March 3, adds 12 new counties to Aereo’s coverage.

“Aereo makes using an antenna easy again – the way it should be.  We’re looking forward to kicking off in Austin,” CEO and founder Chet Kanojiasaid in a statement.

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