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Feb. 26, 2016

Merits of FCC cable box proposal debated

The FCC is gearing up for a discussion on the merits of a plan to break away from TV cable boxes.

By Steven Crighton
Daily Journal Staff Writer

Cable companies, content creators and consumer advocates are tuning in and cranking the volume as they prepare to debate the merits of a proposal before the Federal Communications Commission that would allow consumers alternatives to renting expensive cable-set boxes directly from their providers.

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler said last week, following a 3-2 vote to review ...

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