Make your voice heard!-

The deadline for the public to submit comments to the Federal Communications Commission on the set-top box proposal is TODAY at midnight! If you’ve been following the #UnlockTheBox movement, you know that it’s time for the FCC to break up the chokehold the cable industry has on consumers and on video device competition. The Commissioners are preparing to decide on a proposal that will allow consumers to access the programming they already pay for on the device or app of their choosing. Cable operators can continue to offer their own services, but they need to support third party devices as well, such as Apple TV and Roku. This could save consumers billions of dollars in set-top box rental fees from cable monopolies. Consumers are currently paying an average of $231 per year on these unnecessary fees. This hurts competition, limits consumer choice, and boosts cable profits. Consumers should have the power to choose their own device. More competition means lower prices and increased access to new streaming content and diverse voices. Make your voice heard. Click here to learn more and sign the petition today to tell the FCC and Congress that it’s time to #UnlockTheBox. Tweet this: Today is the deadline! Tell the @FCC and Congress that it’s time to #UnlockTheBox: http://unlockthebox.com/