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Aaron Gates

Editor

Aaron Gates has 10 years of editing experience, with 7 of those years dedicated to product review editing and consumer-focused content. He’s supplemented his writing studies degree from Utah Valley University with an ACES certification in accurate, audience-focused editing, and he works with writers at CableTV.com to help produce engaging content and trustworthy copy through conscious editing. Most evenings you’ll find Aaron thriving in Seattle, geeking out with his husband over the latest horror films, and impatiently waiting for the next season of X-Men ’97 to drop.

2019 Streaming Provider Customer Satisfaction Survey

Best Streaming TV in Customer Satisfaction Survey 2019

by | Jan 28, 2019 | Best of the Best, Featured, Reviews, Streaming

Livestreaming TV brings you all your favorite cable channels without demanding commitment. There aren’t quite as many streaming TV providers as there are cable companies, but even seven big names is a lot to choose from. Our first annual live TV streaming survey showing best in overall Satisfaction, channel offering, local channels, streaming quality and reliability, DVR satisfaction, and more…

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By Horror Movies by State

America’s Favorite Horror Movies by State

by | Oct 16, 2018 | Entertainment, Horror, Outreach

The United States of A-scare-ica Clearly modern Americans love a good horror movie, but the movies that stoke their fears the most depend on which state they live in. Some movies are home runs across the country, like the 2017 remake of It—now the highest-grossing R-rated horror movie of all time—while others maintain their popularity [...]

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HDMI Cables

Cheap HDMI Cables That Work for Every TV

by | May 31, 2018 | Equipment, TV

Which HDMI cable do you really need? What’s the difference between an HDMI cable that costs $8 vs one that costs $80? Find out here!

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Best TV Providers

Best TV Providers in Customer Satisfaction 2018

by | Jan 17, 2018 | Best of the Best, Reviews, TV

It’s hard to sign a contract with a TV provider when you have only package pricing and channel counts to guess at what your experience will be like. That’s why every year we at CableTV.com survey paid-TV customers across the nation to get detailed information on how they feel about their providers. See the results!

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Universal Remotes Ranking 2017

Best Universal Remotes in 2017

by | Nov 20, 2017 | Equipment, Reviews, TV

What brand of remote is best? Which features are important? Is a touchscreen worth it? There are lots of options out there, ranging from cheap, generic units to expensive smart home control hubs. To help you answer those questions and find the best universal remote for you, we’ve done the hard work of sorting through all the options. After conducting our careful analysis, these are the best universal remotes money can buy.

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RCN vs Fios TV by Verizon

RCN Digital TV vs. Fios TV by Verizon

by | Oct 18, 2017 | Internet, Reviews

Jump to: The Verdict | Customer Satisfaction | Installation & Setup | Channels | Reliability | Monthly Bill | Tech Support & Customer Service | Equipment | Apps | Internet Service At a Glance Swipe Left to See All → Type of ServiceCableType of ServiceFiberChannel Count285+ channelsChannel Count440+ channelsPrice$59.99–$64.99 per monthPrice$64.99–$89.99 per monthEquipment FeesUp to [...]

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Best TV Providers in 2017

Best TV Providers in Customer Satisfaction 2017

by | Jun 8, 2017 | Best of the Best, Reviews, TV

The top three providers for overall customer satisfaction are Verizon, DIRECTV, and DISH. The rest of the providers’ rankings are completely jumbled. In previous years, fiber providers stayed near the top, but with many cable companies using fiber-optic backbones, cable speeds and reliability are far more competitive than before.

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Verizon Fios

The Definitive Review of the Verizon Fios Multi-Room DVR

by | Mar 29, 2017 | Equipment, Reviews, TV

Is Verizon’s whole-home DVR system a quantum leap forward? Or will you be left wanting more? The Facts | The Offerings | Main Features | The Hardware | Interface and Experience | The Verdict

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Spectrum vs Fios Review

Charter Spectrum vs. Verizon Fios TV

by | Oct 11, 2016 | Reviews, TV

Should you choose Charter Spectrum or Verizon Fios as your cable provider? See side-by-side and at-a-glance info and reviews so you can choose a package and a provider that’ll fit your priorities.

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2016 Custom Satisfaction Survey

Best TV Providers in Customer Satisfaction 2016

by | Apr 21, 2016 | Best of the Best, Reviews, TV

We asked thousands of customers across in the United States how they feel about their cable or satellite TV provider. In an industry noted for poor customer satisfaction, we wanted to ensure you get a fully informed, factually driven look at the performance of the best cable TV and satellite providers. From ease of installation […]

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