Which act enables customers to own equipment to receive cable service?

• A. The Telecommunication Act
• B. The Cable Act
• C. The Cable Ownership Act
• D. The Consumer Equipment Act

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is that customers have the right to own equipment to receive cable service under the Cable Act. This act lets people use devices they own—such as set-top boxes or other compatible equipment—without being forced to rent from the cable company, which supports consumer choice and can reduce ongoing costs. Providers must accept customer-owned equipment that meets safety and technical standards and give access to service through those devices, balancing flexibility with service reliability. Other listed acts don’t specifically address ownership of customer equipment for cable service, so they don’t fit the scenario as well.