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Sharing Netflix Or HBO Go Passwords Is Now Technically A Federal Crime

July 10, 2016

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The trend of people freeloading off the Netflix or HBO passwords of paying subs has long been a question facing the industry, and during the Primetime Emmy Awards last year host Andy Samberg even made a joke about it. A study last year by research firm Parks Associates suggested SVOD services would stand to lose upwards of $500 million in revenue in 2015 from the practice.

From the article "Sharing Netflix Or HBO Go Passwords Is Now Technically A Federal Crime" by www.chicagotribune.com

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Sharing Netflix Or HBO Go Passwords Is Now Technically A Federal Crime

Previously In The News

Finding OTT's Tipping Point: Three Factors Could Push It Past Pay-TV Subscriber Totals

On Hunt for Content, AT&T Closes Deal for Chernin’s Otter Media

The U.S. has nearly 300 OTT services to choose from

Comcast is totally okay with you not having an Xfinity set-top box

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