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, Pacific Northwest Inlander, Coachella Valley Independent, Salt Lake City Weekly, and many other dead-tree publications. In addition to his CableTV.com work, Bill is a senior writer and streaming TV columnist at SLUGMag.com. By night, Bill cranks a Flying V with his band at the bar.
Philo Review 2020: Cost, Channels, and More
by Bill Frost | Sep 25, 2020 | Brand Reviews, Reviews | 0
While other streamers fight to add more channels and games (and hike prices accordingly), Philo keeps it light n’ breezy. It offers zero sports or local channels, focusing instead on entertainment (like Comedy Central, Paramount Network, and AMC) and lifestyle (such as A&E, HGTV, and Cooking Channel) networks.
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Sling TV vs. Hulu + Live TV
by Bill Frost | Sep 22, 2020 | Reviews, Versus Reviews | 0
Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV are two of the biggest players in the livestreaming TV game. One is an excellent service that offers a surprising amount of popular entertainment, sports, and local channels at an attractive price point; the other is Sling TV—but we’re getting ahead of ourselves.
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Netflix Review 2020: Plans, Pricing, and More
by Bill Frost | Sep 18, 2020 | Brand Reviews, Reviews | 0
Oxygen, water, and Netflix—the basic staples of life. Even anti-TV advocates usually concede, “Well, OK, I do have Netflix.” If there’s one entertainment platform that unites us all, it’s the mighty red N. At a base price of $8.99 a month, Netflix delivers a thunderous bang for your subscription buck.
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Complete Guide to Streaming TV Providers 2020
by Bill Frost | | TV FAQs | 0
Ready to cut the cord and jump into the stream? Let the editorial team at CableTV.com help you navigate the waters of streaming TV.
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HughesNet Review 2020
by Bill Frost | | Brand Reviews, Reviews | 0
Satellite internet service is sometimes the only option for rural customers living on the edge of the grid, and the choices are slim: Viasat and HughesNet. If you’re used to the speed and performance (not to mention the pricing) of fiber, cable, or DSL internet, they’re both not so much “good” as a “good enough” option.
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Hulu Deals 2020: Disney Plus, Spotify for Students, and More
by Bill Frost | Sep 17, 2020 | Tools | 2
Looking for deals on Hulu and Hulu + Live TV? We’ve got the best offers and promotions, including the new Hulu Disney Plus Spotify Premium for Students deals.
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AT&T TV vs. DIRECTV
by Bill Frost | Sep 11, 2020 | Brand Reviews, Reviews, Versus Reviews | 0
Aside from their delivery methods, AT&T TV and DIRECTV are quite similar—right down to the package names, two-year contracts, and ownership (that would be AT&T). AT&T TV is streamed over the internet, and DIRECTV is beamed via satellite in the sky.
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ESPN+ Review 2020: Price, Sports, and More
by Bill Frost | | Brand Reviews, Reviews | 0
Is ESPN+ the streaming service of your hoop dreams? Sorry, cord-cutting ball fans, but the emphasis of ESPN+ is on the “+” part. It’s more of a robust addition to, but not a replacement for, ESPN.
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CBS All Access Review
by Bill Frost | Sep 4, 2020 | Brand Reviews, Reviews | 0
It does a lot for under $10 a month, but CBS All Access doesn’t quite deliver on the “All” promise of its “Access.” CBS’s streaming TV service is the first from a major television network and, as a result, didn’t necessarily get everything right out of the gate.
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fuboTV Review: Plans, Pricing, and More
by Bill Frost | | Brand Reviews, Reviews | 0
fuboTV offers up to 187 channels, a 500-hour cloud DVR, and a slick interface that neatly mirrors what you’re used to with cable or satellite service. It’s also just fun to say “fubo.” fuboTV launched in 2015 as “Netflix for soccer,” but has since set its sights on becoming a full-service TV streaming destination.
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