FilmOn, the web based tv on pc service has sprung up on the iPad. allowing users to stream a selection of TV channels. The tv website which streams on the Safari browser (meaning you can watch on iPad or iphone), is controversial because because the tv networks are trying to shut it down.

The channel selection is pretty small (around a dozen channels) and consists of news, entertainment, adult etc. from networks like ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox along with more international flavors such as Dubai Spports!. Quality is pretty decent, and they also offer a pay option for watching movies. However, the selection was pretty laughable – Abbot and Costello in Jack and the Beanstalk anyone??

The website is the brainchild of finance billionaire Alki David. The question is though, is it a legal enterprise? The networks are banning anyone from streaming their content, so dont be surprised if the website suddenly goes down. The owner does have the money to defend himself.

If you are not a lucky iPad owner, you still can watch FilmOn with a more limited stream selections of the four main broadcast networks. There is a software download for watching in a custom player if viewers wish as well.

Dont expect the streams to last for long though, the tv networks are suing both FilmOn and similar outfit ivi TV, an IPTV service that offers viewers access to top US TV content via a downloadable app.

The networks including CBS , Disney/ABC, NBC and Fox issued a joint statement saying:- “It’s against the law to steal a broadcast signal and stream it to wireless devices and over the Internet, without the copyright owner’s permission. FilmOn.com is the latest in a short line of companies that has robbed our broadcast signals and distributed them illegally for their own commercial gain.”

And you would not bet against the networks winning, although it will be an interesting fight.

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