A persistent connection, such as a connection based on websockets protocol, may be established between user device and the blackout information server. The status of the connection may be used to restrict access to content. If a connection to a blackout information server (e.g., associated with the content) becomes disconnected, fails authentication, and/or the like, then the user device may block access to the content and/or output alternative content to the user.
The following description of the illustrative embodiments may be better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. It is understood that potential embodiments of the disclosed systems and methods are not limited to those depicted.