Aereo, networks set up for a fight: Aereo, a Web start-up that uses antennas to pick up broadcast signals for the iPad, is facing a fight from television networks who say the service’s business model is tantamount to content theft.
Networks have been unable to stop Aereo in court, and Fox television’s parent company said Monday that it might consider taking its shows off of broadcast television and air them solely on cable as a result.
“We won’t just sit idle and allow our content to be actively stolen,” said Chase Carey, president of News Corp., which owns Fox Television, The Washington Post reported.
For its part, Aereo says that its technology allows consumers to access shows on the public airwaves; the service also gives customers the option to pause and record broadcasts or save TV shows shown live for later viewing.
Aereo, The Post reported, is planning to expand its service to Washington and 21 other markets this summer.
(Aereo is backed by media mogul Barry Diller, chairman of IAC/Interactive Corp. Diller is a member of The Washington Post Co. board of directors.)

I don't know enough about how this works to pick a side, on one hand if Aereo charges, it's stealing, unless networks get paid like satelite providers have to; on the other hand, if it's free, I don't see any difference whether you watch on a traditional TV or an Ipad. I'm sure there must be a fee involved or else why start the company.