Rachel Oaks
Rachel Oaks has written hundreds of helpful articles in their five years at CableTV.com. You want all the deets on internet providers, download speeds, and affordable internet? They’re your new favorite writer. Rachel earned their Bachelor of Arts in English at Southern Utah University. You can find more of Rachel’s delightful insights on Yahoo! Finance, Roku.com, and BestCompany.
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Your Guide to Rural Internet Options
by Rachel Oaks | Jul 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
There’s more to rural internet than slow, expensive satellite plans. We’ll help you find all your options—and create new opportunities.
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Xfinity vs. AT&T Internet: Comparing Speeds, Pricing, Deals, And More
by Rachel Oaks | Jul 10, 2024 | Reviews, Versus Reviews
When the competition is AT&T Fiber vs. Xfinity Internet, we say AT&T is better than Xfinity. While our recent customer satisfaction survey put AT&T Fiber and Xfinity Internet on equal footing for reliability, you’ll get faster speeds if you go with AT&T Fiber.
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EarthLink Review 2024: Plans, Pricing, And More
by Rachel Oaks | Jul 2, 2024 | Brand Reviews, Reviews
EarthLink may have unlimited data, but that doesn’t balance out its shortcomings. That said, if you’re over you current ISP, you may want to learn more about EarthLink’s pricing, plans, and availability.
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Best No-Contract Internet Providers of 2024
by Rachel Oaks | Jun 14, 2024 | Best Of, Reviews
Looking for an internet service provider with no contract obligations? Here are a few options that may just fit the bill
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Cheap and Free Internet for Students
by Rachel Oaks and Logan Jones | Jun 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Students can get free internet with help from community internet access points or internet service providers that offer the first 30–60 days of service free. Low-income families with students in K–12 can also get discounts on internet service.
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Spectrum vs. AT&T Internet
by Rachel Oaks | May 23, 2024 | Reviews
Spectrum is a well-priced, contract-free option, but AT&T has a better customer service reputation.
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Viasat vs. Hughesnet
by Rachel Oaks | Apr 11, 2024 | Reviews, Versus Reviews
If you live in a rural area, satellite may be the only available internet type. Between Viasat and Hughesnet, we’d have to pick Viasat because of its faster internet speeds and better data allowance. But Hughesnet isn’t a bad option if you prioritize your pocketbook over your internet time.
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Can I Get a Student Discount on Cable?
by Rachel Oaks | Mar 28, 2024 | TV FAQs
Check out tips for how to save money on your cable bill, plus a variety of cable packages good for a student’s budget—so you can afford to chow down on pizza instead of ramen while you’re watching the game on ESPN.
Read moreIs Satellite Internet Good for Streaming?
by Rachel Oaks | Mar 18, 2024 | TV FAQs
Streaming TV uses a lot of data, and since your satellite internet providers probably has small data caps, a few hours of streaming can throttle your internet speeds for the rest of the month. Read on to get expert recommendations on how to watch TV without eating into your internet data cap.
Read moreGet Wi-Fi for Your Home
by Rachel Oaks | Mar 4, 2024 | TV FAQs
Need Wi-Fi for your home? Our handy guide will help you learn more about home Wi-Fi service and choose which internet provider is right for you and your home.
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