In the U.S., a movement is afoot to free TV subscribers from the charge by offering an alternative way to get programming: via a no-cost online app. TV subscribers can just buy their TV box, but many prefer to rent. But in the U.S., new technology may soon mean that TV subscribers will no longer have to rent TV boxes. If the FCC proposal is adopted, U.S. TV subscribers will be able to bypass a TV rental box and get their programming via a free app. (CBC )The FCC estimates Americans pay an average of $231 US annually for TV box rentals.

Source: CBC News September 14, 2016 09:00 UTC