Bill Frost
Bill Frost has been a journalist and TV reviewer since the 4:3-aspect-ratio ’90s. His pulse-pounding prose has been featured in The Salt Lake Tribune, Inlander, Coachella Valley Independent, Las Vegas Weekly, and many other dead-tree publications (see BillFrost.tv). In addition to being a Senior Staff Writer at CableTV.com, Bill is a syndicated streaming TV columnist forSalt Lake City Weekly and other alternative weeklies, and host/producer of TV Tan Podcast. By night, Bill cranks a Flying V with his band at the bar.
Keeping It Local: How To Stream Local Channels
by Bill Frost and Randy Harward | Apr 9, 2025 | TV FAQs
One of the shortcomings of live TV streaming is the lack of local channels—not every service carries all of your local broadcast stations. This means you could miss out on your favorite shows from ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, PBS, Telemundo, and others, not to mention local news and sports programming.
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What Channel Is ABC On?
by Bill Frost | Apr 9, 2025 | Entertainment, TV FAQs
ABC is the third-oldest broadcast TV network in the U.S. It’s owned by the Walt Disney Company, which makes ABC a TV cousin to ESPN, Hulu, FOX, FX, Disney Channel, Disney+, and Freeform. ABC is the network that brings you The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, Grey’s Anatomy, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Abbott Elementary, and broadcast ESPN sports.
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What Channel Is CBS On?
by Bill Frost | Apr 9, 2025 | Entertainment, TV FAQs
The channel number of CBS varies by city and by whether you have a cable or satellite provider (or use an antenna). There are over 200 local CBS TV stations across the country, with at least one in every state, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and Puerto Rico. The Eye is everywhere.
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Sling TV vs. Fubo
by Bill Frost | Apr 7, 2025 | Versus Reviews
Sling TV and Fubo rate closely in CableTV.com’s live TV streaming editorial rankings, but for different reasons. Thanks to its endless package customization option and relatively lower pricing, we’re giving the edge in this matchup to Sling TV.
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Best Streaming TV Deals and Discounts for April 2025
by Bill Frost and Logan Jones | Apr 1, 2025 | Best Of
One of the bigger selling points of streaming TV is that it’s usually less expensive than cable or satellite . . . OK, it’s the biggest selling point. We’re not cheap; we’re “dollar-conscious.” But there’s always a new way to save a few bucks, even in the streamverse.
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Best Rural Internet Providers for 2025
by Bill Frost | Mar 28, 2025 | Best Of, Reviews
Your internet options for rural areas are limited because few internet providers build networks in small towns. However, Xfinity, CenturyLink, and Viasat all offer internet service in rural America.
Out of these three internet providers, we recommend Xfinity.
What Channel Is The CW On?
by Bill Frost | Mar 13, 2025 | TV FAQs
The CW is a small national broadcast network, but it’s available across the U.S. If you want to see dramas like All American and Wild Cards, or variety shows like Penn & Teller: Fool Us, there are plenty of ways to watch The CW.
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Find the Best Internet for Smooth Streaming
by Logan Jones and Bill Frost | Mar 6, 2025 | Best Of, Versus Reviews
TV binges interrupted by buffering? We’ve got the best internet providers for streaming in your area to give you the smoothest streaming possible.
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Best Free and Cheap Streaming Services of 2025
by Bill Frost | Feb 28, 2025 | Best Of, Entertainment
We’re all about the bang for your buck here at CableTV.com, but how about bang for no bucks? Expensive premium streaming services are cool and all, but discovering free and cheap entertainment is a small victory that’s (mostly) priceless. We’ve rounded up some of those small victories for your streaming enjoyment.
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What Channel Is FOX On?
by Bill Frost | Feb 28, 2025 | Entertainment
If you’re curious about how to watch the local FOX channel in your area, we’ve rounded up all the ways to get that goodness into your eyeballs: cable, satellite, streaming, and a simple over-the-air antenna.
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