Do I need a FiOS box?

[Pmpalmiero]

I can watch cable channels through Apple TV so why do I need to pay for a FiOS tuner box that I never use? Can I return it to Verizon and not have to pay the $12/month?

[CRobGauth]

FIOS requires you to have some sort of device to subscribe to TV.

Either a STB or cable card.

Although cable cards are cheaper, I'm not sure if they will eventually detect that you have not activated it.

[Pmpalmiero]

But now that my account has been activated, can’t I return the box?

[CRobGauth · Accepted solution]

They won't let you.

Any time you try and return the box, when they check your account and see that is your only TV device, they will not process a return.

You can give it a try to see if maybe things have changed, but doubtful.