VIDEO LINK Numerous sources report the FCC has voted for proposed rules that would require cable companies to provide information like channel and on-demand listings to other companies. If approved, your cable subscription would no longer be tied to a set top box provided by the cable company. Instead, it could be accessed through devices like Apple TV , Android TV ,  Roku , game consoles, and internet giants like Google , even Amazon .   ▶ SOURCE ▶ FCC Ruling Could Shake Up Cable Companies - IGN News Those who live in common interest developments (aka HOAs) like this blogger and my 1,317 neighbors (not to mention some 70 million more HOA members around the USA) may take special delight in this prospect because our current cable rates are sky high due mainly to the relative lack of consumer choice. What's more, our TGI HOA community in Southern California , the Inland Empire area south of Corona has a peculiar captive arrangement with the cable company that has...

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Flip②▶ STORIFY   ▶ Many consumers know from experience that some of the worst customer-relations stories come from the world of cable and satellite television companies.  Many (like us) have an account to share when service from these companies was sub-par, even belligerent or hostile.  That's why our most recent experience with TimeWarner Cable (TWC) was so remarkable.  Amazingly, our request for a rate reduction for our bundled service (cable TV, phone, internet) was honored.  Yes, the appeal took 45 or more minutes to accomplish with customer service before the new rate quote was provided. Still, mission accomplished, but for how long?  The rumored sale of TWC to Comcast may change things. Flip②▶ STORIFY  ♥  FLIPBOARD  ★ BLOGGER  ▲ INsync  ® ★  CANSWERIST  ☆ ©  ALTACITIES  2015 ▶ [ View the story "Cable spliced?" on Storify ] Flip②▶ STORIFY  ♥  FLIPBOARD  ★ BLOGGER  ▲...