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.
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
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 | Equipment Guides
Should you upgrade your router? We’ll explain the latest Wi-Fi technology behind the newest Wi-Fi routers.
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Best Unlimited Hotspot Plans
by Eric Chiu | Sep 20, 2024 | Reviews
We spent more than a week analyzing the top options for unlimited hotspot service.
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Oregon, Washington Football Games Blocked During Xfinity–Big Ten Network Dispute
by Eric Chiu | Aug 29, 2024 | Industry News
Here’s why Oregon, Washington, USC, and UCLA fans will be running into problems if they want to watch their favorite sports on the Big Ten Network this fall.
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How To Watch Volleyball at the 2024 Summer Olympics
by Eric Chiu | Aug 12, 2024 | Entertainment
Who will claim gold in Paris this year? Read our volleyball watch guide to learn more about watching volleyball at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
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Xfinity Offers StreamSaver, Peacock Deals Ahead of 2024 Summer Olympics
by Eric Chiu | Aug 12, 2024 | Industry News
Ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Xfinity has gone all-in on Peacock and its new StreamSaver bundles. Will it pay off for Peacock?
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Is Gigabit Internet Worth It?
by Eric Chiu | Aug 1, 2024 | Equipment Guides
Major internet providers are launching fast gigabit internet plans, but are they worth the hefty price tag?
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