ABC to Limit Online, Mobile Access to Next-Day Episodes

[dfergie]

The network announced on its website that effective Monday, only subscribers to select cable providers will be able to stream episodes the day after they air. They will need a username and password from their provider.

thewrap.com

 

[teachsac]

Sounds like some other broadcasting companies. They're all getting onboard the wait to watch for free bandwagon.

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[jayn_j]

annoys me that these networks that fed at the public trough are trying so hard to force consumers to pay twice. We watch your darned commercials as payment. Stop trying to get an extra $5/mo from us as well.

 

[teachsac]

I kind of understand, but I'm not taking a side. Big providers Comcast, etc. do have contracts with the providers. They're not looking so much at us, but those chord cutters who have no services.

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[mike123abc]

Of course if you can receive it OTA, and have a TiVo, you do not have to worry about the delays. Which means that most people could work around the restrictions.

 

[MikeD-C05]

The hopper records all networks each night during prime time and I don't have to wait for ABC at all ,unless I choose to.

 

[Derwin0]

The network announced on its website that effective Monday, only subscribers to select cable providers will be able to stream episodes the day after they air. They will need a username and password from their provider.

the ESPN side of the mouse house is already doing this.