FCC proposes changes to cable boxes that could save you money and bring new features

FCC Chariman Tom Wheeler just followed through on a congressional order to outline new rules for set-top boxes. Currently, Americans spend approximately $20 billion a year on fees for these box rentals. The majority of that cash is pure profit for the cable companies and an annual loss of $231 for each household forced to rent a box. If you’re keeping score, the TiVo Bolt is a much more feature-rich option and it’s nearly the same price as a set-top box rental. Roku and AppleTV are both about half the cost. Options are good for consumers, but cable monopolies all but ensure that the typical…

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