Dish Network shocked us just a couple of weeks ago by upgrading its new Hopper DVRs with "Auto Hop" ad skipping that targeted prime time programming on broadcast TV captured via its PrimeTime Anytime feature, and predictably, the networks aren't happy. After several executives took shots at the service during upfronts for the new fall programming in the past few weeks, Fox has filed suit in US District Court, while Dish Network responded with its own request for a court order specifying that it does not infringe on the TV network's copyrights.
Engadget, Broadcast TV networks, Dish Network file lawsuits over new Auto Hop ad skipping feature
Personally, I think Dish is giving its customers what they want by making it easier to skip commercials the day after they’re recorded by using Primetime Anytime and Auto Hop. I work for Dish and can say that Auto Hop is really no different than the skip forward button, other than you have to press it fewer times. The Auto Hop feature is a new addition to the Hopper whole-home DVR that was made available to the public in early March of this year and the best news of all is that if you have a Hopper, the Auto Hop feature is free and has no additional charges! How could anyone go wrong with that?
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