Well the only people receiving service would be those using FIOS, thus the cable box issue isn't in play.
I can't believe I'm saying it, but I think Verizon may have a point...they are being WAY too demanding. -- AMD X2 4800+ @2700Mhz/ MSI K8N Neo 4 Platinum SLI/ 4x 1024Mb Corsair XMS PC4000/ WD 74Gb Raptor/ PNY 7800GTs SLI/ Antec 550 True Control/Custom water cooler