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.
Exclusive Offer With Optimum: $250 Internet Deal
by Eric Chiu | Feb 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
CableTV.com and Optimum have teamed up on a great deal for new internet customers. New Optimum internet customers can get $50 off their first bill thanks to the experts at CableTV.com, and Optimum will throw in a gift card worth up to $200. Read on for more details.
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How to Get the Best Deal Out of Spectrum
by Eric Chiu | Jan 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
You’re not going crazy: Spectrum has increased its prices over the past few years. But that doesn’t mean you have to settle for high bills each month. Here are a few ways you can lower your monthly internet bill with Spectrum: 1. Negotiate: To lower your internet bill, compare your current plan with cheaper options [...]
Read more Pissed at Your Cable Company? Maybe 5G Home Internet Is Right for You.
by Eric Chiu | Jan 21, 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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AT&T Launches New Internet Backup Service: 3 Things Customers Need to Know
by Eric Chiu | Dec 12, 2024 | Industry News
AT&T’s new Internet Backup service won’t leave AT&T Fiber customers in the dark if they get hit with an outage. Here’s why it’s important for ISPs.
Read more Pissed at Your Cable Company? Maybe 5G Home Internet Is Right for You.
by Eric Chiu | Dec 11, 2024 | 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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2025 Internet Customer Satisfaction Awards: Cable ISPs Improve, But Fiber, 5G Still Lead
by Eric Chiu | Dec 3, 2024 | Featured, Industry News, Internet, Reviews
For the CableTV.com 2025 Internet Customer Satisfaction Survey, we talked to more than 8,800 internet users to find the best ISPs across the nation.
Read moreBlack Friday TV & Internet Deals 2024
by Eric Chiu | Nov 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Need a new internet plan or streaming subscription? Check out our guide to 2024’s best Black Friday internet deals.
Read moreBlack Friday TV & Internet Deals 2024
by Eric Chiu | Nov 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Need a new internet plan or streaming subscription? Check out our guide to 2024’s best Black Friday internet deals.
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What Is Wi-Fi 7?
by Eric Chiu | Sep 23, 2024 | Entertainment, Equipment, Internet
Should you upgrade your router? We’ll explain the latest Wi-Fi technology behind the newest Wi-Fi routers.
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