Re: [PLUG] Cord Cutting Options

[gary@duzan.org]

=> One thing that bothers me about FiOS is being forced to rent their
=> hardware.  We have one DVR and two set-top boxes, and pay $30 a month in
=> rent.  Has anyone bought hardware for FiOS?
=>
=> --
=> Greg Helledy

   You should be able to use a CableCard device with FiOS, though I
haven't done it myself.

http://www.verizon.com/Support/Residential/tv/fiostv/other+hardware/cablecards/cablecards.htm

   In fact, I believe the rental boxes still have CableCard hardware built
into them. There are still lots of features that won't work with a
non-VZ box, though, and the the above link should explain them.

                                     Gary Duzan


=>
=> On 2/28/2014 11:09 AM, Tim Allen wrote:
=>
=>> With these two changes, my bill came down to $110 from $160. I'm
=>> eliminated another $8 / month by purchasing my own cable modem, which I
=>> confirmed, you can now use due to a class action lawsuit last year. You
=>> just have to call in the serial number of the cable modem.
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