The only channels the put in the clear were/are FREE Over The Air Channels. They really aren't giving you anything. They are now going to takeaway that and require a box. Cable has gotten so out of control that I'm cutting the cord this spring and putting up an antenna. I'll use Media Center 7 as my DVR for OTA and stream other content as well as get disc based material. I'll put the $125 a month I save to better use.