An Oklahoma federal jury has decided that Cox violated antitrust laws when it tied premium cable service to set-top rentals, awarding $6.31 million in damages to the subs that sued, according to attorneys for the winners.
When you get an unlimited internet package, you would think that meant unlimited internet, right? Well, in the case of at least one Cox cable customer.
On Thursday, United States ISP Cox Communications was found liable after it failed to disconnect subscribers it knew had committed several copyright infringements. Although an appeal could be on the way, who will benefit from the ruling and how is it likely to affect the piracy landscape?
Internet provider Cox Communications is facing more than $200 million in potential damages, if a jury holds it responsible for the copyright infringements of its subscribers. According to music publisher BMG there is no doubt that Cox is responsible. After a week of trial hearings the company has asked the court to confirm this, arguing that the ISP failed to rebut its allegations.
