>> then the FCC gave the cable companies a special exemption to allow them to start Encrypting the signal that is when they started to screw people over on the

>> then the FCC gave the cable companies a special exemption to allow them to start Encrypting the signal that is when they started to screw people over on the Box fees Admittedly, I don't mind this because it has drastically improved service availability and quality in my area by stopping people from stealing cable.