u/Rust_Hurricane

I've been using a cable card since 2012 so I don't have to pay cable box rental. But my bill has gone from $70 to $200. They said I can quit for three months and I can reapply for discount rates.
However, they want me to turn in my cable card. And they won't give those out anymore.
What happens if I don't turn it in?
Is there a replacement for them so that consumers don't have to rent cable boxes?