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.

How To Watch the 2025 Mountain West Football Championship Game

by Eric Chiu and Alex Vejar | Dec 1, 2025 | How to Watch, Sports

Who will win the third battle between the Boise State Broncos and UNLV Rebels in the 2025 Mountain West Football Championship Game? Let’s break down everything you need to know for this year’s game.

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Iron Bowl 2025: How To Watch Alabama vs. Auburn, Time, and TV Channel

by Eric Chiu | Nov 24, 2025 | How to Watch, Sports

Alabama takes on Auburn in the 2025 Iron Bowl. Our guide covers how to watch the SEC’s biggest rivalry game live on TV, with detailed channel and game info.

DIRECTV VS. Optimum

by Eric Chiu | Oct 13, 2025 | Reviews, TV

From contracts to channel counts, we break down everything you need to know about Optimum and DIRECTV plans.

5 Shows Like Gilmore Girls: Sherman-Palladino Gems, Popular Hits, and More

by Eric Chiu and Mike Strayer | Sep 26, 2025 | Entertainment, Listicles, Streaming, TV

From 2000 to 2007, Gilmore Girls followed the ups and downs of life for Lorelai and Rory Gilmore in the fictional town of Stars Hollow. But if you’ve finished all seven seasons (along with Netflix’s Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life) and you’re looking for something to fill that coffee cup–shaped hole in your life, here are some of our picks for shows that are stylistic sisters to Gilmore Girls.

Best 5G Home Internet Providers

by Eric Chiu | Aug 25, 2025 | Best of the Best, Deals, Internet

We spoke to hundreds of customers to determine which 5G home internet provider lands on top.

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Best Hotspot Data Plans

by Eric Chiu | Aug 22, 2025 | Best of the Best, Deals, Internet

Get internet on your phone or on the go with our guide to the best hotspot data plans. We compare top providers, data limits, speeds, pricing, and coverage so you can stay connected wherever you are. Whether you need backup home internet or reliable travel data, we’ll help you find a flexible plan that fits your needs and budget.