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People under 25, how many of you are aware that you can get 1080p HD TV programming (and many live sports) for free over the air with no app sign-in or susbscription fee? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by ch00f@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Just curious because I don’t see people talk about it a lot.

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[–] jerkface@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

It has taken the place in people's behaviour but it has not taken the place functionally. No doubt, you use technology to filter ads out of YouTube viewing, and one could do the same with OTA broadcasts.

[–] ch00f@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Also attempts to make the ads more invasive (louder in this case) are literally legally limited by the federal government.