Locast

Locast surpasses 2.3 million users seeking to stream their local TV channels for free

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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Our mission is clear: to increase accessibility and availability of free over-the-air broadcasts via the internet, said consumer advocate David Goodfriend, chairman and founder of the nonprofit Locast.

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  • Our mission is clear: to increase accessibility and availability of free over-the-air broadcasts via the internet, said consumer advocate David Goodfriend, chairman and founder of the nonprofit Locast.
  • Goodfriend added, Local TV was supposed to be free and widely available.
  • Locast is helping to fulfill the promise of ubiquitous, free local TV by providing free local TV channels to phones, tablets, laptops or streaming media devices.
  • The law allows for nonprofits to retransmit local TV channels and to ask for donations to help cover costs.

Locast expands streaming local TV channel service into Madison, Wisconsin, ahead of Packers’ playoff game

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Friday, January 15, 2021
Television technology, Television, Mass media, High-definition television, Locast, Streaming television, TiVo, Local, DirecTV, Dish Network, Android TV, LocalBTV

Locast provides a public service by giving access to important local news, storm coverage, emergency information, election coverage, sports, and entertainment programming to internet-connected devices.

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  • Locast provides a public service by giving access to important local news, storm coverage, emergency information, election coverage, sports, and entertainment programming to internet-connected devices.
  • Im proud to bring Locast to my hometown and provide greater access to local TV channels and our Packers as they battle their way through the playoffs, said Goodfriend.
  • In 2020, Locast added more than 1 million users, making it one of the fastest-growing live TV streaming services.
  • Locast is available for streaming at www.locast.org , app stores, TiVo, streaming service providers Google Play, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon, and ROKU, and on DISH Hopper/Wally receivers or select DIRECTV receivers.

Locast expands streaming local TV channel service into Wilkes Barre and Scranton, Pennsylvania

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
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WILKES BARRE, Pennsylvania and SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Locast , the nonprofit local broadcast TV streaming service, is now delivering 16 local TV channels via the internet for free to those living in the Wilkes Barre, Scranton and Hazleton TV market in Pennsylvania.

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  • WILKES BARRE, Pennsylvania and SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Locast , the nonprofit local broadcast TV streaming service, is now delivering 16 local TV channels via the internet for free to those living in the Wilkes Barre, Scranton and Hazleton TV market in Pennsylvania.
  • When considering health, safety, or participation in our democracy through voting, Locast performs a critical public service by increasing access to local broadcast channels.
  • Goodfriend added, Were the only service that retransmits all your local TV channels via the internet.
  • Locast is available for streaming at www.locast.org , app stores, TiVo, streaming service providers Google Play, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon, and ROKU, and on DISH Hopper/Wally receivers or select DIRECTV receivers.

Locast expands free local TV streaming service into Indianapolis

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
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NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Locast , the nonprofit local broadcast TV streaming service, is now delivering more than 40 local TV channels via the internet for free to those living in the Indianapolis TV market.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Locast , the nonprofit local broadcast TV streaming service, is now delivering more than 40 local TV channels via the internet for free to those living in the Indianapolis TV market.
  • When dealing with health, safety, or participation in our democracy through voting, Locast performs a critical public service by increasing access to local broadcast TV channels.
  • With Locast, viewers using internet-connected devices can watch, for free, their locally produced broadcast TV in high definition via the Locast app or at www.locast.org .
  • Locast is available for streaming at www.locast.org , app stores, TiVo, streaming service providers Google Play, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon, and ROKU, and on DISH Hopper/Wally receivers or select DIRECTV receivers.

Final Trump-Biden Presidential Debate Available on Locast

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
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NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Locast , the nonprofit local broadcast TV streaming service, will stream for free the final 2020 presidential debate in 23 US markets on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 9 p.m.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Locast , the nonprofit local broadcast TV streaming service, will stream for free the final 2020 presidential debate in 23 US markets on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 9 p.m.
  • With Locast, viewers can watch the debate on their mobile or streaming TV devices or from a computer.
  • More than 144 million Americans or more than 44% of the US population can watch their local TV channels via Locast.
  • As a nonprofit, Locast is supported by user donations and is available at www.locast.org .

Vice Presidential Debate Will Stream on Locast in 23 Markets

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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NEW YORK, Oct. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Locast , the nonprofit local broadcast TV streaming service, will stream for free the vice presidential debate in 23 US markets tonight at 9 p.m.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Locast , the nonprofit local broadcast TV streaming service, will stream for free the vice presidential debate in 23 US markets tonight at 9 p.m.
  • With Locast, viewers can watch the debate on their mobile or streaming TV devices or from a computer.
  • The VP debate will be held at the University of Utah and moderated by Susan Page, USA Todays Washington bureau chief.
  • More than 144 million Americans or more than 44% of the US population can watch their local TV channels via Locast.

Watch Tonight's First Presidential Debate on Locast

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
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NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Locast , the nonprofit local broadcast TV streaming service, alerted its viewers in 23 markets about how to view tonights 2020 presidential debate through the Locast local TV streaming service.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Locast , the nonprofit local broadcast TV streaming service, alerted its viewers in 23 markets about how to view tonights 2020 presidential debate through the Locast local TV streaming service.
  • Whether citizens are traveling by train, in an airport or away from their TV, they can still stream and watch the debate via their internet-connected device such as a phone or tablet.
  • Tonight is the first time President Trump and Vice President Biden will go face-to-face in an historical debate.
  • The event will be carried on the local TV channels from ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX and PBS which are available via Locast in 23 markets.

Locast now streaming local TV channels in Detroit

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
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DETROIT, Sept. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Locast , the nonprofit local broadcast TV streaming service, is now delivering more than 65 local TV channels via the internet for free to those living in the Detroit and Ann Arbor TV market in Michigan.

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  • DETROIT, Sept. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Locast , the nonprofit local broadcast TV streaming service, is now delivering more than 65 local TV channels via the internet for free to those living in the Detroit and Ann Arbor TV market in Michigan.
  • This makes Locast an important lifeline for Michiganders, especially for those who cant get local TV channels from an off-air antenna or cannot afford a pay-TV subscription.
  • Locast delivers 66 local TV channels in the Detroit designated market area (DMA), including ABC 7, NBC 4, CBS 62, FOX 2, PBS, PBS Kids, MOVIES!, Antenna TV, The CW, TV Azteca, CourtTV, GRIT, Univision/Daystar, and more.
  • Locast now delivers local TV channels via the internet into 23 U.S. TV markets and serves more than 145 million viewers or 43% of the U.S. population.

Locast now streaming local TV channels in Minneapolis-St. Paul

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
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MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Locast , the nonprofit local broadcast TV streaming service, is now delivering more than 45 local TV channels via the internet for free to those living in the Minneapolis and St. Paul market in Minnesota.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Locast , the nonprofit local broadcast TV streaming service, is now delivering more than 45 local TV channels via the internet for free to those living in the Minneapolis and St. Paul market in Minnesota.
  • This makes Locast an important lifeline for Minnesotans, especially for those who cant get local TV channels from an off-air antenna or cannot afford a pay-TV subscription.
  • Locast now delivers local TV channels via the internet into 22 U.S. TV markets and serves more than 139 million viewers or 42% of the U.S. population.
  • Locast is available for streaming at www.locast.org , app stores, on DISH Hopper/Wally receivers, select DIRECTV receivers, TiVo, and at streaming service providers Google Play, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon, and ROKU.

Locast now streaming local TV channels in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020
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MIAMI, July 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Locast , the nonprofit local broadcast TV streaming service, is now delivering dozens of local TV channels via the internet, for free, to those living in the Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach TV markets in Florida.

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  • MIAMI, July 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Locast , the nonprofit local broadcast TV streaming service, is now delivering dozens of local TV channels via the internet, for free, to those living in the Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach TV markets in Florida.
  • Local TV will also be popular for watching election coverage in Florida, an historical battleground state, as well as the start of professional football this fall.
  • For the first time, Floridians located within the Miami and West Palm Beach DMAs will be able to watch their local TV stations on their phones, tablets, laptops or streaming media devices, said Locast Founder and Chairman David Goodfriend.
  • Locast now delivers local TV channels via the internet into 21 U.S. TV markets containing more than 134 million viewers or 41% of the U.S. population.