Quote Originally Posted by BLJR View Post
I don't remember where, but I read where there was a recent case that ruled in favor of the consumer, in regards to having to lease the cable boxes. Cox is appealing. If the appeal gets turned down (which I hope and pray it does), there will be a major class action suit I am sure, and then perhaps we will have a better option.
If I recall correctly, a judge already overturned that decision saying that there was no proof that this was a burden to consumers. I guess buying her was cheaper for Cox than paying the customers they ripped off.

http://legalnewsline.com/stories/510...communications

"In her decision, Cauthron found that even though Cox required its customers to rent a set-top box to receive premium cable, the plaintiffs failed to provide sufficient evidence that the arrangement led to substantial foreclosure and injury. "