Aereo Continues U.S. Expansion

LONG ISLAND CITY: The online TV service Aereo is due to launch in Utah on August 19, delivering its cloud-based DVR technology to a further 2.8 million consumers.

This follows on Aereo’s announcement launches for the Boston and Atlanta metropolitan areas. The company also plans to bring its controversial technology, which allows users to record and watch live TV online, to Chicago on September 13. In Utah, consumers will be able to use Aereo’s unique antenna/DVR technology to record and watch major networks such as KSTU-HD (FOX), KSL-DT (NBC), KUTV-HD (CBS), KTVX-HD (ABC) and KUED-HD (PBS), as well as other over-the-air special interest and foreign language channels, including BYU-TV, AntennaTV, ION, Qubo, Estrella TV and more. Consumers will also have the ability to add Bloomberg Television.

“We’re excited to be launching our technology in Utah, or what is fast becoming known as the Silicon Slopes,” said Chet Kanojia, Aereo’s CEO and founder. “Utahns are connected, tech-savvy and interested in innovations that can add value to their lives.  When it comes to how you watch television, Aereo’s technology will bring more choice and flexibility to Utahns across the state, whether you live in Salt Lake City, St. George or Ogden. We believe consumers want and deserve a better television experience and our work is focused on delivering the best customer experience with the highest quality technology.”