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sglmom
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WHY Can't we purchase our own Set top SMART Boxes with DVR functions instead of the OFFENSIVE and OVERPRICED RENTAL of DUMB Boxes with NO DVR Function per TV from cox?

WHY Can't we purchase a set box (INSTEAD of that offensive RENTAL that COX keeps charging month by month -- and now once again RAISING the prices on) that combines both the Tuner and DVD Recording fu...
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LisaH
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Hi Sglmom. You can purchase Tivo, which is a set-top box and some of them have DVR functionality. We provide the cable cards for rent that will be installed in these boxes for your cable service. Thanks, Lisa - Cox Support Forums Moderator.
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sglmom
New Contributor II

I am NOT interested in RENTING anything from cox (including the cards .. it's the same MA Bell approach as those dumb boxes). .. that's what I WANT To avoid here!  I am sick and tired of your fees increasing at a rate that is 5-6-more times the CPI .. and that is annually ...