: Major providers like Xfinity state that their proprietary boxes are not intended for retail sale. Buying one from an unverified reseller may result in receiving "unreturned" equipment that the cable company will refuse to activate.
; you are responsible for troubleshooting and repairs. can i buy a cable box instead of renting
: Many providers now offer a "box-less" experience through apps on devices you own, such as Roku , Fire Stick , or Apple TV . : Major providers like Xfinity state that their