West Virginia sues Comcast over cable box tying

For many cable TV customers, their service is indistinguishable from the cable box that provides it. Although it is possible to purchase this hardware from third parties, most service providers push their customers into renting the box from them, which ensures an additional revenue stream that easily surpasses the volume pricing they pay for it. Not surprisingly, a number of consumers have objected to this practice , filing lawsuits against the cable companies.

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West Virginia sues Comcast over cable box tying

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