One week from Monday, consumers in Detroit will be able to see what the fuss is all about when Aereo starts letting area viewers access its broadcast streaming technology service.
According to Aereo, “Consumers in nine counties in The Great Lakes State will now be able to access free over-the-air television channels with a cloud-based DVR via supported devices — including Android, which was just announced last week.”
Aereo is facing lawsuits from broadcasters in several cities who say the service violates their right to be paid for their content.
“We’re thrilled to be launching in the Detroit metro area, the birthplace of Motown and the Motor City,” said Aereo CEO and founder Chet Kanojia in a statement. “Across the country, the message from consumers is clear: they want more choice and flexibility when it comes to how they watch television and they don’t want to be fenced into outdated and cumbersome technology.”
Aereo subscribers are able to pause, rewind and fast-forward any program they are watching live. They can even save programs and watch them later.