Rachel Oaks
Rachel has spent the past two years at CableTV.com writing articles that demystify hidden fees, DVRs, sound systems, and more. She makes door-to-door DISH and DIRECTV salespeople uncomfortable with her in-depth questions—but if that’s what it takes to get you the best TV experience, she’s happy to do it. In addition to writing for CableTV.com, Rachel’s work has been featured on Roku.com, TechGuySmartBuy.com, HowtoWatch.com, and SatelliteInternet.com.

Best Internet Providers 2021: Fastest, Cheapest, and More
by Rachel Oaks | Feb 25, 2021 | Best Of | 0
In a perfect world, every internet service provider (ISP) would offer fast speeds at a great price. Unfortunately, a lot of providers have slow internet plans that cost a lot—or they’ll limit how much you can use your internet service. To help you skip the heartache of troublesome internet providers, we have five recommendations for the best internet providers.
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TV Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right TV
by Rachel Oaks | Feb 18, 2021 | Equipment Guides, TV FAQs | 0
With a big purchase like a TV, you want to be sure you’re making the right decision. We’re here to help you learn what to look for in a TV so that once you’ve got it set up, all you need to worry about is which show to watch first.
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Free and Low-Income Internet Plans for Families, Seniors, and Students
by Rachel Oaks | | Best Of, Featured | 1
Your income bracket doesn’t have to limit your ability to access the internet. If your home needs a boost to cross the digital divide, take advantage of low-income internet options in your area.
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AT&T U-verse vs. DIRECTV
by Rachel Oaks | | Versus Reviews | 1
AT&T vs DIRECTV. The Verdict: Get AT&T U-Verse for the largest channel lineup on the market… Get DIRECTV for its superior DVR, sports programming…
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Hidden Costs of Cox Cable
by Rachel Oaks | Feb 5, 2021 | TV FAQs | 3
Thinking of getting Cox internet and cable tv? Find out about every cost you may encounter when Cox Communications is your provider.
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DISH vs. DIRECTV: Who Is the Best Satellite TV Provider?
by Rachel Oaks | Feb 3, 2021 | Featured, Versus Reviews | 1
DISH and DIRECTV square off in this match up of titans. Get the pros and cons of TV service from DISH vs DIRECTV in an unbiased comparison from CableTV.com.
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2019’s Best TV Providers in Customer Satisfaction
by Rachel Oaks | Jan 29, 2021 | Best Of, Brand Reviews, Featured, Reviews | 3
The best TV provider needs more than impressive channel counts and low prices—it has to impress its customers too. That’s why CableTV.com conducts an annual survey to search for the best TV provider in customer satisfaction.
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Definitive DIRECTV Genie Review
by Rachel Oaks | | Equipment Guides | 0
Get an inside look at how the DIRECTV Genie stacks up against the competition. Easy-to-understand pros and cons, specs, and more at CableTV.com.
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Best Cheap Internet Packages for 2021
by Rachel Oaks | Jan 26, 2021 | Best Of, Featured, Reviews | 0
If you’re more interested in the numbers after the dollar sign than the digits before the Mbps, you’re in the market for a cheap internet service provider. But where do you look when the price of everything internet-related keeps going up? Believe it or not, you still have options.
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The Hidden Costs of AT&T TV and Internet
by Rachel Oaks | Jan 25, 2021 | TV FAQs | 0
Thinking of getting AT&T internet and cable TV? Find out about every cost you may encounter when AT&T is your provider.
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