Eric Chiu

Internet Editor

Eric Chiu is a CableTV.com internet editor who covers internet tech, entertainment, and sports news. He’s written about consumer technology for nearly a decade for outlets including CNN Underscored, Wirecutter, Newsweek Media Group and TopTenReviews/Future. In his free time, he enjoys playing any instrument he can find, rooting for the Michigan Wolverines, and hunting for the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants.

Ziply vs. Spectrum: Comparing Speeds, Pricing, Deals, And More

by Eric Chiu | Jul 17, 2025 | Internet, Reviews

Spectrum offers great bundle options, but it can’t keep up with Ziply’s fiber internet plans.

Summer Entertainment Hardware Gift Guide

by Eric Chiu | Jul 10, 2025 | Entertainment, Equipment, Reviews

Getting your grill on for the summer? CableTV.com has you covered with our summer BBQ hardware guide.

Plex server setup for movies and tv shows

What I Learned From Building My Own Plex Server

by Eric Chiu | Jul 5, 2025 | Equipment, Internet, Streaming, TV

Want to learn how to build your own Plex server setup? We’ll walk you through how we made our Plex Media Server.

What Is Xfinity and How Is It Different from Comcast?

by Eric Chiu | Jul 1, 2025 | Internet, Reviews, TV

We clear up the difference between Xfinity vs. Comcast—plus give you some history on how this confusion started.

Internet Price-Lock and Price-for-Life Deals Guide

by Eric Chiu | Jun 4, 2025 | Deals, Internet

More ISPs than ever are offering plans with lengthy guarantees and price-lock offers these days. Let’s break down what you’ll get with these deals.

Best VPNs for Streaming

by Eric Chiu | Jun 3, 2025 | Equipment, Internet, Reviews, Streaming

After our extensive testing, here are the best streaming VPN providers.

Why Does My TV Keep Buffering?

by Eric Chiu | Jun 3, 2025 | Equipment, TV

Annoyed that your TV keeps on buffering? Use our tech support guide to diagnose the most likely culprits.

A woman shielding her laptop screen, illustrating the online security and privacy provided by a VPN.

A Beginner’s Guide to VPNs: What They Are and Why You Need One

by Eric Chiu | Jun 2, 2025 | Equipment, Internet

Learn about VPNs and how they can secure your internet connection.

Why Millennials and Gen Z bundle cell phone and internet

Why More Gen Z, Millennials Are Bundling Cell Phone and Internet Service

by Eric Chiu | Jun 1, 2025 | Deals, Industry News, Internet

Gen-Z and millennial shoppers are nearly two times more likely to bundle cell phone and internet service compared to older shoppers. We talked to shoppers to understand why they’re bundling up.

Myth: Internet Prices Are Going Up Every Year

by Eric Chiu | May 14, 2025 | Uncategorized

If you’ve been following the news recently, you’ve probably seen all the headlines about inflation. From groceries to gas, it feels like everything’s getting more expensive these days. But is this true when it comes to home internet prices? CableTV.com dug into our internet plan database and crunched the numbers to discover the full story. [...]

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