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2 March 2012 By Reynolds Holding Follow @holdingren

Broadcasters claim online TV startup Aereo is violating copyright by streaming programs with tiny antennas. The company says it merely mimics what viewers did for decades with set-top and roof-top versions. The legal contortions show how old rules often fail new technology.

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A group of broadcasters sued online TV startup Aereo on March 1, claiming the company will violate copyright law by using the Internet to stream shows received through antennas dedicated to each subscriber. In two lawsuits filed in New York federal court, the media companies say Aereo must get permission before retransmitting the broadcasts.

The company plans to charge customers $12 a month for the service, which is scheduled to start on March 14. Aereo’s investors include Barry Diller’s IAC/InterActiveCorp.

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