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==Background==
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In September 2025, Kayo Sports began requiring precise location to be provided in the iOS and Android apps in order to stream content.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Location services required for some mobile devices |url=https://kayosports.com.au/en-AU/help/articles/30864153787805-location-services-required-for-some-mobile-devices |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260416103721/https://kayosports.com.au/en-AU/help/articles/30864153787805-location-services-required-for-some-mobile-devices |website=Kayo Help Centre}}</ref>


==[Incident]==
==[Incident]==

Revision as of 13:00, 2 July 2026

Kayo Sports requires verification of location for streaming on all platforms (mobile apps, TV, browser).

Background

In September 2025, Kayo Sports began requiring precise location to be provided in the iOS and Android apps in order to stream content.[1]

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  1. ↑ "Location services required for some mobile devices". Kayo Help Centre. {{cite web}}: |archive-url= requires |archive-date= (help)


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