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.
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.
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.
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Verizon Fios TV vs. DIRECTV STREAM
by Rachel Oaks | Feb 9, 2024 | Reviews, Versus Reviews
Neither Verizon Fios TV nor DIRECTV STREAM is the perfect TV service. But if you have to choose one, we say go with Verizon Fios TV. It will probably cost you just the same as DIRECTV STREAM, but it looks better and has more flexibility in choosing the channels you want.
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The Complete Guide to TV Ports: How to Hook Up Your TV
by Rachel Oaks | Jun 12, 2023 | Equipment Guides
Not sure how to connect your TV? We made a comprehensive cheat sheet on how to connect everything to everything else. DVI? HDMI? USB? Bookmark this page and never be confused again.
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What Do the Lights on Your Modem/Router Mean?
by Rachel Oaks | Dec 6, 2022 | Equipment Guides, TV FAQs
We’ll help you identify each light on your modem and router—plus troubleshoot common problems so your devices can have a strong internet connection.
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2019’s Best TV Providers in Customer Satisfaction
by Rachel Oaks | Jan 29, 2021 | Best Of, Brand Reviews, Featured, Reviews
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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