Why Cox Cable TV service

Michael Morris, The Village

For those who still subscribe to Cox Cable TV service, have you ever wondered what the "Franchise fee" is? Those of us who stream (and only purchase internet) avoid this tax, and the related FCC tax. It turns out that the cable industry & state & local politicians got voters to approve a package of items, including a prohibition against local cities allowing-in competition to monopoly players (why isnt Google-fibre in Laguna offering an alternative to Cox at 10x's the internet speed for much less?). In this cozy arrangement, local cities...Read more