due to the high profile of the event and the high price of the ppv, there were significant concerns surrounding piracy of the fight's telecast by either bars (which were required to purchase a higher-priced commercial license to televise the event, and were not legally allowed to purchase it through their television provider) or by online streaming services, with "torrentfreak" going on to report that mayweather vs. pacquiao was "destined to become the most pirated live sports event in history". organizers were especially concerned about the mobile broadcasting apps meerkat and periscope due to their relative ease of use and accessibility, as viewers could simply film their television screen with their phones to make a stream available.