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CDT joins groups supporting competition in live sports video streaming

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CDT has aligned with several organizations to support a legal effort in the Second Circuit Court. The coalition, which includes the Sports Fans Coalition, the American Antitrust Institute, and others, has filed an amicus brief. This brief backs a preliminary injunction against a joint venture involving Disney, Fox, and Warner Brothers Discovery in the case of FuboTV v. The Walt Disney Company et al.

The district court's account reveals that Fubo and other independent streaming services have been trying for years to obtain licenses for a "skinny bundle" of live sports programming. However, the defendants have only offered licenses as part of larger packages that include additional programming not sought by many consumers. This practice increases costs for independent streaming services and hinders their ability to offer competitive live sports streaming options. It also challenges the internet's potential to provide diverse and innovative consumer choices.

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