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, Salt Lake City Weekly, and many other dead-tree publications (see BillFrost.tv). In addition to being a Senior Staff Writer at CableTV.com, Bill is a Senior Writer and streaming TV columnist at SLUGMag.com and host/producer of TV Tan Podcast. By night, Bill cranks a Flying V with his band at the bar.
Best Rural Internet Providers for 2023
by Bill Frost | Dec 2, 2022 | 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.
Best Streaming TV Deals for December 2022
by Bill Frost | Dec 1, 2022 | Best Of, Industry News
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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What to Watch This Week | November 28–December 4
by Bill Frost | Nov 28, 2022 | Entertainment
This week’s What to Watch picks include country biopic George & Tammy, Big 12 Championship football action, the returns of Firefly Lane and Gossip Girl, the premiere of Disney+ revival Willow, and the first-ever Reno 911! Christmas movie. Stream the holidays!
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Best Cable Internet Providers for 2023
by Bill Frost | | Best Of
Coaxial cable-delivered internet may be two decades old, but it’s still one of the fastest and most readily available ways to get connected to the web. If you’ve outgrown DSL (which is likely) and fiber hasn’t yet reached your neighborhood (even more likely), cable is your best ‘net bet.
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Best Internet for Streaming 2022
by Bill Frost | | Best Of, Versus Reviews
By now, you know that streaming TV services like Netflix and Sling TV require an internet connection. If not, you’ve probably had a really frustrating time trying to watch Ozark.
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TV Premieres 2022
by Bill Frost | Nov 22, 2022 | Entertainment
Think there’s nothing new on TV in December? Sure, broadcast networks take a collective holiday break until January, but there’s still plenty of fresh content coming from cable and streaming TV services. To wit: new seasons of Doom Patrol, Letterkenny, Baking It, and so much more!
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What Channel Is CBS on?
by Bill Frost | | 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 US Virgin Islands, Guam, and Puerto Rico. The Eye is everywhere.
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What Channel Is NBC On?
by Bill Frost | | Entertainment, Featured, TV FAQs
NBC, the broadcast home of The Voice, This is Us, and a trifecta of Chicago dramas, is about to get sporty in February: Not only is NBC airing the 2022 Winter Olympics, but it’s also this year’s home to the Super Bowl. We’re winded just thinking about all the action we’ll be watching from the couch!
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What Channel Is FOX On?
by Bill Frost | | 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.
Read more What to Watch This Week | November 21–27
by Bill Frost | Nov 21, 2022 | Entertainment
This Thanksgiving week’s Watch to Watch recs include the return of Criminal Minds, WWE Survivor Series wrestling action, the premieres of Wednesday and Welcome to Chippendales, true-crime doc Dangerous Breed, and the holly-jolly Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. Stuff your face (with TV)!
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