News Corp. Tries Fox.com, Hulu As Pawn
Found on PaidContent on Saturday, 16 October 2010
Cablevision (NYSE: CVC) internet customers lost access to Fox.com and Fox programming on Hulu for a time Saturday afternoon'the result of a misguided effort on News Corp.'s part to cut off online viewing as an alternative in its standoff with the cable operator over retrans fees.
Fox backed off the blockade but may have started a dangerous game of dominoes when it comes to the debate over online content access and net neutrality.
A source familiar with the situation said Fox agreed to restore the programming when it realized people who were not Cablevision video subscribers were affected and thart there was no way online to discern between the two.
No access to Fox? I would call that a feature.