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September 9, 2016

New rules may let you bypass the cable box

  • The FCC wants to make cable companies provide apps that could be used on devices made by companies like Roku or Apple, saving consumers billions they now spend renting boxes.
    • By TALI ARBEL
    AP Technology Writer

    NEW YORK — You may soon have more options for a cable box than renting one from your cable company.

    The Federal Communications Commission has a plan to make cable companies provide apps that could be used on devices made by tech companies like maybe Roku or Apple. It says Americans spend billions each year renting boxes and believes there is a better way.


     
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