Eric Chiu
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.
Fact Or Myth: Internet Prices Are Going Up Every Year
by Eric Chiu | May 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Is home internet getting more expensive than ever? Here’s what we found out. At CableTV.com, we’ve been covering home internet, cable TV, and streaming services since 2007. For this piece, we charted the prices of 71 internet plans across 24 major internet service providers (ISPs) since 2020. One fact was clear, no matter how you [...]
Read moreMyth: 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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Xfinity Internet Just Became Inflation-Proof with a 5-Year Price Guarantee
by Eric Chiu | May 7, 2025 | Industry News, Internet, Reviews
Xfinity’s latest deal is a game-changer for the cable ISP and could potentially shake up the cable internet industry for the better.
Read moreShopping for home internet? We talked to 8,000 real customers around the US, and these are their favorite providers.
by Eric Chiu | Mar 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Best of the Best Led all major providers in overall/customer support satisfaction Offers stellar fiber internet speeds Includes no-contract service and flat-rate pricing Check Availability Read More Led all major providers in overall/customer support satisfaction Offers stellar fiber internet speeds Includes no-contract service and flat-rate pricing Best Bang for Your Buck Uses T-Mobile 5G to [...]
Read moreAT&T Rolls Out Top Internet Deals: Six Free Months, Up to $200 Free Gift Card, No Annual Contracts, And More
by Eric Chiu | Mar 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
AT&T fiber internet plans come with top-notch perks: no annual contracts, included equipment costs, and unlimited data. Keep reading to see AT&T’s best internet deals this month. Bundle phone and internet, get free AT&T Fiber New customers who purchase new AT&T Fiber service and a smartphone with a qualifying Unlimited or Value plan are eligible [...]
Read moreT-Mobile’s making deals that fit your life. Get great savings on the services you need!
by Eric Chiu | Mar 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
T-Mobile offers excellent deals for its phone and internet customers. Keep reading to see T-Mobile’s best internet deals this month. Get $300 for free Sign up for T-Mobile’s Amplified or All-In 5G Home Internet plans online and you’ll get $300 back via a virtual prepaid Mastercard®. Customer rating (3.9/5) Price:$35.00–$70.00/mo.Download Speeds:170-498 Mbps View plan Free [...]
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Pissed at Your Cable Company? Maybe 5G Home Internet Is Right for You.
by Eric Chiu | Mar 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Everyone needs home internet, but internet plans are pricier than ever these days. Enter 5G home internet, an increasingly popular alternative to old-school cable or DSL plans. 5G home internet providers use their 5G cell phone data networks to wirelessly connect your home to the internet without cable. Plans are usually cheaper, and contracts are [...]
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Upcoming Video Game Adaptations
by Eric Chiu | Mar 9, 2025 | Entertainment, Streaming, TV, What to Watch
Check out our guide to these upcoming movie and TV adaptations of your favorite video games.
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Does T-Mobile Home Internet Throttle Data?
by Eric Chiu | Mar 6, 2025 | Equipment, Industry News, Internet, Reviews
Does T-Mobile’s unlimited data policy really mean unlimited data? Check out our article for the full story.
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CableTV.com’s Best of the Best Awards 2025: Home Internet
by Eric Chiu | Feb 26, 2025 | Best of the Best
Looking for home internet service? Every year, CableTV.com breaks down the best internet service providers as part of our Best of the Best Awards series.
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