Law to force box competition could ease cable fees
FCC set to require separate security and navigation in new set-top boxes by July 1, ending cable rents for most customers. Critics say cost to replace cards and tech issues linger, while FCC hopes standardization boosts competition and lowers prices. Key figures include FCC Chairman Kevin Martin, Comcast's David Cohen, and consumers like Ken Hornstein seeking reliable cable cards. The move follows a 1996 Telecommunications Act plan to open the market.
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